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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.

May 31, 2010

Senator Kent Conrad insisted on a new bridge, no ifs, not buts, no ands.

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May 31, 2010

I really believe the infrastructure investment is the best one.

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May 31, 2010

I disagree with you completely and believe that the testimony just does not reflect the recognition of what's happened, even over the last 17 years.

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May 27, 2010

Mr. President, today I am submitting a Senate resolution to designate June 27, 2010, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day. That date was inspired by the birthday of North Dakota National Guard Staff Sergeant Joe Biel…

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May 25, 2010

this might lend itself to selective and abusive application by the executive branch, not with the intention to reduce spending and control waste, but to punish and reward legislators for their support of or opposition to various things.

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May 18, 2010

U.S. Senator Kent Conrad has been dubious of rosy estimates.

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May 7, 2010

This is the Statement of Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for H.R. 3619, as amended by S.A. 3912. This statement has been prepared pursuant to Section 4 of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-139), and is being…

Congressional Record · 2010-05-07
Apr 15, 2010

Mr. President, I rise to submit to the Senate the fifth budget scorekeeping report for the 2010 budget resolution. The report, which covers fiscal year 2010, was prepared by the Congressional Budget Office pursuant to Section 308(b) and in…

Congressional Record · 2010-04-15
Apr 15, 2010

Mr. President, the trafficking and use of illegal drugs is an ongoing challenge in our Nation. It is incumbent upon the Government to seek to prevent the flow of drugs into the country, and limit the availability of drugs on our streets…

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Mar 25, 2010

May I just say I really owe it to several people on my staff, especially my staff director, Mary Naylor. I don't know that there has been a person more dedicated to public service than Mary Naylor. What an extraordinary effort she has…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-25
Mar 25, 2010

Mr. President, I want to add to my comments from earlier today regarding the passage of H.R. 4872, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. I want to again acknowledge and thank my staff for their extraordinary effort and…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-25

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