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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.

Sep 7, 2011

Mr. President, section 106 of the Budget Control Act of 2011 provides for budget enforcement in the Senate for the remainder of the current year, 2011, for the upcoming budget year, 2012, and, if necessary, for fiscal year 2013. Section…

Congressional Record · 2011-09-07
Aug 2, 2011

Mr. President, debate over the fiscal future of our Nation has been at the center of the 112th Congress. With the passage today of the Budget Control Act of 2011, we have avoided a default on our national debt, we have made a significant…

Congressional Record · 2011-08-02
Aug 2, 2011

Mr. President, I think it is absolutely correct that the flexibility exists for the Joint Committee to determine the benchmark it wishes to use and that such flexibility is entirely appropriate given the circumstances. The leader mentioned…

Congressional Record · 2011-08-02
Aug 1, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on August 1, 2011. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. select…

Congressional Record · 2011-08-01
Aug 1, 2011

Mr. President, I rise to discuss the agreement that has been reached between the leaders in the Senate, the House Republicans and Democrats, and the President of the United States with respect to an extension of the debt limit and certain…

Congressional Record · 2011-08-01
Aug 1, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on August 1, 2011, at 3:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

Congressional Record · 2011-08-01
Jul 29, 2011

Mr. President, we are now reaching a critical hour in the Congress of the United States on the question of extending the debt limit of the Nation and of fundamentally dealing with the debt of the Nation. I don't think there is any serious…

Congressional Record · 2011-07-29
Jul 25, 2011

Your public service has spanned three presidential administrations.

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Jul 25, 2011

We all know that the NCTC's mission is vital to combat terrorism at home and abroad.

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Jul 25, 2011

If you become aware of some action, some policy decision, some piece of intelligence that this Committee ought to know about but that it is politically sensitive...

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Jul 25, 2011

It's disturbing if those are true. These are reputable news organizations.

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