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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.
Mr. President, it is my understanding that I have 15 minutes to make my presentation. I thank Senator Inouye for enabling that. I oppose the Coburn motion to place a 3-year moratorium on earmarks. I thank Chairman Inouye for his leadership…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9 a.m. on Tuesday, November 30; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of Proceedings be approved to date, the morning…
I ask for its second reading and object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bill will be read the second time the next legislative day. ____________________
I understand that S. 3985 introduced earlier by Senator Sanders is at the desk, and I ask for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…
Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order following the remarks of the Senator from Oklahoma. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 676, and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…
Mr. President, I rise today to honor the life of SSG Ingles DosReis, who was tragically killed on August 28, 2009, while serving at Aviano Air Base in Italy. Staff Sergeant DosReis enlisted in the Air Force in February 2005, immediately…
Mr. President, I have been in the Senate a long time. This is my 25th year of service. This is one of the most exciting moments I have seen here. Today we have an opportunity to fulfill a great responsibility and an honor, to be able to…
Mr. President, another 8 months have passed, and more American troops have lost their lives overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan. I wish to honor their service and sacrifice by including their names in the Congressional Record. Since I last…
Mr. President, I yield the floor, and I suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
Mr. President, this is not my regular seat in the Senate, but I came here to stand near the place that Senator Robert C. Byrd occupied. His absence is noted by the flowers and the black cloth that covers his desk. There is so much to say…
Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant editor of the daily digest proceeded to call the roll.
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