Jul 23, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed…
Kent Conrad
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Kent Conrad is a former United States Senator from North Dakota, serving from 1993 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he was known for his work on fiscal policy and budget issues, particularly as the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee. Throughout his tenure, Conrad advocated for responsible budgeting and was involved in discussions surrounding Social Security and healthcare reform. He played a significant role in shaping policies that impacted both North Dakota and the nation as a whole.
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Jul 23, 2012
Madam President, I understand there are two bills at the desk due for a second reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bills by title for the second time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 3414) to enhance…
Jul 23, 2012
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:20 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at 10 a.m…
Jul 23, 2012
On behalf of the majority leader, I object to any further proceedings with respect to these bills en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bills will be placed on the calendar. ____________________
Jul 23, 2012
Madam President, I understand there is a bill at the desk and I ask for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the first time. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 3420)…
Jul 23, 2012
I now ask for a second reading, and in order to place the bill on the calendar under the provisions of rule XIV, I object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bill will be read for a second time on the…
Jul 18, 2012
This is the Statement of Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for H.R. 1627, as amended. Total Budgetary Effects of H.R 1627 for the 5-year Statutory PAYGO Scorecard--net reduction in the deficit of $401 million. Total Budgetary Effects…
Jul 10, 2012
Mr. President, I rise today to recognize a truly exceptional member of my staff who recently departed after 22 years of service in the Senate. Tom Mahr is one of the longest-serving members of my staff, and he has made invaluable…
Jun 29, 2012
Mr. President, I previously filed committee allocations and budgetary aggregates pursuant to section 106 of the Budget Control Act of 2011. Today, I am adjusting some of those levels, specifically the allocation to the Committee on…
Jun 27, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 27, 2012, at 2 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee on…
Jun 27, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 27, 2012, at 10 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…
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