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Frank Lautenberg was a prominent American businessman and politician who served as a United States Senator from New Jersey. A member of the Democratic Party, Lautenberg held office from 1982 to 2001 and again from 2003 until his death in 2013. He was known for his advocacy on issues related to transportation, public health, and environmental protection. Lautenberg played a key role in the passage of legislation aimed at improving safety standards in transportation and addressing public health concerns, including efforts to reduce smoking and improve air quality.
today, along with Senators Daschle, Baucus, Reid, Boxer, Wyden, Breaux, Bryan, Levin, Murray, Schumer, Torricelli, Mikulski, Durbin, Leahy, Rockefeller, Sarbanes, Kennedy, and Lieberman, I am introducing the Brownfields and Environmental…
I support this resolution, which is essentially a technical change that will facilitate enforcement of the Budget Act in the Senate. This resolution would update the following figures for purposes of enforcing points of order in the Senate…
I rise today to convey to the full Senate my overwhelming support for the confirmation of Harold Lucas to be the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) new Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing. Mr. Lucas has…
I, too thank Senator Snowe, Senator McCain, Majority Leader Lott, and Senators Hollings and Breaux for their assistance on this important economic development initiative. The program will involve the development of an environmentally sound…
we live in a world where it is increasingly difficult to protect our children. The advent of sophisticated computer technology has made it too easy for depraved criminals to gather information about children and prey upon them. And nothing…
I want to clarify a section in the statement of the managers accompanying the VA-HUD conference report. The language urges EPA not to spend any funds or require any parties to dredge contaminated sediments until completion of a National…
I rise in support of H.R. 678, the ``Thomas Edison Commemorative Coin Act'', a bill that directs the Secretary of the Treasury to mint and issue coins commemorating Thomas Edison and the 125th anniversary of the invention of the lightbulb…
I rise to strongly support Amy Rosen's nomination to the Amtrak Reform Board of Directors. Ms. Rosen has the right blend of business and financial knowledge, talent and creativity needed to lead Amtrak into the next century. Mr. President…
I would like to commend the authors of this legislation, Senators Durbin and Grassley, for their efforts on this legislation and their acceptance of my amendment which will help prevent drunk drivers from escaping the debts they owe to…
I rise to introduce that resolution along with my colleague, Senator Torricelli, expressing our pride and our admiration for that very special group of youngsters from New Jersey. New Jersey has a national philosopher who dwells in its…
Today, Senator Kennedy and I join together, as we have in the past, in a ceaseless effort to provide some degree of justice for the families of the victims of the terrorist attack on Pan Am 103. This flight was brought down over Lockerbie…
Very quickly, I am pleased to hear the assurances. First, I commend the Senator from Iowa for bringing this to our attention because we were both of the same mind. Even as I read the letter sent to Senator Stevens and Senator Thurmond, to…
the Senate's Transportation Appropriations bill for fiscal year 1999 which the Senate will approve today is of vital importance to the state of New Jersey. As the most densely populated state in the nation, efficient and effective…
the Senator from Ohio presents, I think, very effectively the case for continuing the efforts that we have had in the past--some quite successful--to intercept the drug trafficking, and to make sure that we do not let down our guard, and…
The video cameras that will be funded under this provision will help the police document evidence which will assist prosecutors and also protect the innocent. With these cameras in place, people who are pulled over will think twice before…
I had proposed an amendment that would provide $1 million to equip New Jersey State Police vehicles with video cameras. It is my understanding, and I want to confirm this with Mr. Gregg, the distinguished Floor Manager of this legislation…
If I might, I knew we constructed a good bill. I didn't realize it was this good. But the fact of the matter is I guess we covered everybody's requests fully. But we should wait to see if any of our colleagues want to come down to the…
That account has been severly tested. We will look closely to see if we can put together the package that the Senator from Ohio is recommending. I do send up a note of caution as we look at it. We have been warned that we could face a RIF…
I note with interest that all Members on the floor now are members of the Budget Committee, which I think is particularly significant, because we are here talking about not only Social Security and our obligation to make the system…
Let us fulfill the commitment that was made not implicitly but specifically to protect the retirement benefits of today's younger Americans. Let us do the right thing. SOS: Save Social Security first. Thank you.
It has been inquired all around the country, by many people, as to whether or not the tobacco industry won its fight here in the Capitol. Did they bowl us over? Did they get the Congress to knuckle under? Are they so powerful that, over…
In 20 seconds, Mr. President, what we have seen tonight is a charade. What they did was spread DDT here. First delay, then destroy, then terminate any action on tobacco. That is the mission. This Budget Act is not--is not--violated…
Mr. President, the ISTEA conference report includes language that reauthorizes a very important mass transit project in my state. The New Jersey Urban Core project provides critical links in a rail system that is the backbone of the…
The Senator before said that $1,600 a year that the person would pay in additional taxes would prevent them from having the ability to spend it on food and clothing, et cetera. But, eventually, over a period of time that would be a cost…
We have to get on with the task of passing the $1.50-per-pack fee. I point out to you, Mr. President, and those who can see it, that the price of cigarettes in major industrial nations is quite a bit different than we have here in the…
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