May 23, 2012
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Toxic Chemicals
Frank Lautenberg
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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.
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May 16, 2012
Mr. President, one thing we know is that a budget isn't just a collection of numbers, it is an expression of principles and priorities and direction. While I have the floor, I will take a moment to say to our friend and colleague from…
May 16, 2012
Mr. President, I ask for recognition from the Presiding Officer to move ahead with my statement. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from North Dakota.
May 15, 2012
Mr. President, I rise to join with my colleagues on this side to urge our colleagues on the other side of the aisle to move quickly to confirm highly qualified judicial nominees. They passed review by the Judiciary Committee. They passed…
May 9, 2012
Mr. President, we arrive here at a moment when we once again have a chance to view the differences in thought and perspective which are exhibited at this moment in this institution. Today, we are talking about college education. We are…
Apr 26, 2012
Mr. President, on this floor we talk a lot about the critical importance of family. I frequently speak about my family, my 10 grandchildren and 4 children, who are the foundation and inspiration for everything I do. But for some Americans…
Mar 29, 2012
Madam President, I rise today in a moment when America is in crisis, and I don't think we are paying appropriate attention to the problems that befall our society. There are still too many people out of work, too many people who can't…
Mar 29, 2012
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Gillibrand). Without objection, it is so ordered. Big Oil Subsidies
Mar 21, 2012
Madam President, we have listened with interest and total accord as the life of Barbara Mikulski in the Senate has been reviewed by so many people. We have heard the friendship and good will we all share toward her. Her record is quite…
Mar 8, 2012
Madam President, I rise to speak against three Republican amendments that pose a grave threat to our health, our children, and our environment. The first seeks to delay and weaken new EPA standards that would reduce the pollution produced…
Mar 6, 2012
Mr. President, I rise to pay tribute to a long-time friend from New Jersey. It is a sad day for all of us from New Jersey who knew Congressman Donald Payne from north New Jersey, and I pay tribute to my colleague who died this morning…
Mar 1, 2012
Mr. President, we are engaged in the business of the Senate, and it is not always discernible that it is the business of the people. What we see taking place these days is a principle mantra of Republicans on the campaign trail seeking…
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