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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.

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Jan 7, 2009

It is designed to jump-start the economy, create jobs, lay a foundation for long-term economic growth.

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Jan 7, 2009

it would be an utterly empty exercise around here not to get the votes to actually pass things.

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Jan 7, 2009

I think what we have done is destroyed the ability of the Congress to come together.

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Jan 7, 2009

we are not even close. I do not think on the last analysis we are in the top 20 in health care outcomes.

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Jan 7, 2009

I believe strongly in an economic recovery package. I have got issues with this one.

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Jan 7, 2009

If we are not the best educated people in the world, we cannot long expect to be the most powerful country in the world.

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Jan 7, 2009

I commend you for having a budget that is a net tax cut for the middle class of this country.

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Jan 7, 2009

CBO's new estimates show the deficit in 2009 will be $1.2 trillion.

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Jan 7, 2009

The reimbursement system has to change.

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Jan 4, 2009

We thank the House and Senate Interior Subcommittees and our congressional delegation--Representative Pomeroy, Senator Dorgan and Senator Conrad for their support.

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Jan 4, 2009

We are very pleased that the Obama administration intends to ask for BIE funding for UTTC.

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Jun 21, 2006

I do not believe that it is a wise policy to set a specific date for withdrawal from Iraq. I do believe it makes sense to begin to redeploy our forces sometime this year.

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