May 16, 2012
I appreciate that very much. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Senator Alexander be recognized for 5 minutes on the budget, Senator Reed of Rhode Island for 5 minutes on the budget, then Senator Toomey for 15 minutes on the…
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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May 16, 2012
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the use of calculators be permitted on the Senate floor during consideration of the motions to proceed to budget resolutions. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so…
May 16, 2012
That was part of a unanimous consent agreement so that we could manage the time on the floor better. We have, I say to the Senator, 60 minutes left on our side. I think they have 100 minutes left on their side. We have seven Senators left.
May 16, 2012
Mr. President, I thank the Senator, and I thank him for his leadership on these issues. Nobody has been more serious about getting deficits and debt under control than the Senator from Delaware, Mr. Carper. Mr. President, how much time…
May 15, 2012
Objection has been heard on our side. The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is objection to the modification. Is there objection to the original request? Without objection, it is so ordered.
May 15, 2012
Mr. President, just on the note that the Senator raised, I want to make clear that I have heard over and over: No budget resolution has passed in 1,000 days. What is not being said is that instead of a budget resolution last year, the…
May 15, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that following leader remarks on Wednesday, May 16, the Senate proceed to the consideration of motions to proceed to the following budget resolutions listed, en bloc: Calendar No. 357, S. Con. Res…
May 10, 2012
Mr. President, today I am submitting--for the third year in a row--resolution to designate June 27 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day. That date was inspired by the birthday of North Dakota National Guard Staff…
May 7, 2012
Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays on the first nomination. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of…
Apr 25, 2012
Mr. President, today I am pleased to be joined by Senator Crapo in introducing the 21st Century Language Act of 2012. This bipartisan legislation updates federal law by eliminating references that contribute to the stigmatization of mental…
Apr 19, 2012
Mr. President, I rise today to discuss what I did in the Budget Committee yesterday, why I did it, and where we are headed. I have heard people say repeatedly that the Senate has now gone for some 1,000 days since passing a budget…
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