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Harry Reid is a former United States Senator from Nevada, serving from 1987 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Reid held the position of Senate Majority Leader from 2007 to 2015, making him one of the most powerful figures in the Senate during his tenure. He was known for his leadership on various issues, including healthcare reform and economic recovery efforts following the 2008 financial crisis. Reid played a significant role in passing the Affordable Care Act and was a strong advocate for renewable energy and land conservation in Nevada.
I say to my good friend from Arizona, we came to the House of Representatives together, came to the Senate together. When we came here, we both had the same service except the State of Arizona had more people than the State of Nevada, so…
as the country learned today, certainly we learned in Nevada, there was a terrifying close call at the Reno airport last night. It is a miracle that everyone is OK today, and we are grateful they are. This is what happened. Only one air…
I ask unanimous consent that on Thursday, April 14, following any leader remarks, the Senate proceed to a period of morning business for debate only with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each until the Senate receives the…
I suggest the absence of a quorum. I withhold that. My friend from Rhode Island is here. I apologize. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Rhode Island. ____________________
following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business until 3 p.m. today. During that period of time, Senators will be allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The Republicans will control the time from 11:30 a.m. until…
I ask unanimous consent that the period of morning business for debate only be extended until 7 p.m. tonight, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each, and that at 7 p.m. I be recognized. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there…
we are continuing to work on an agreement to move ahead on small business. We have three main amendments--I should not say ``main,'' but I think they are the ones on which we are focused. One is an amendment by Senator Cornyn, one by…
I ask unanimous consent the period of morning business for debate only be extended until 6 p.m. this evening, with Senators during that period of time being allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each, and at 6 p.m. I be recognized. The…
I object to any further proceedings with respect to this joint resolution at this time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The joint resolution will be placed on the calendar.
H.J. Res. 37 is due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A joint resolution (H.J. Res. 37) disapproving the rule submitted by the…
Before my friend leaves the floor, I had the good fortune to serve in the House, as my friend did, with Tony Hall, a very dedicated, thoughtful man. I wasn't aware of his doing this fast. That is a real fast. It shows how strongly he feels…
I appreciate my friend's statement. He and I are both going to vote for this piece of legislation for different reasons, but as I have said publicly and privately, there have been very few people in the history of our country who have…
I object to any further proceedings with respect to this bill. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bill will be placed on the calendar.
As I indicated, Mr. President, we are working to complete action on the small business jobs bill that Chairman Landrieu has been so patient in helping us move forward. In addition, the text of the long-term CR has been filed in the House…
FRA supports the proposed 1.6 percent pay increase that equals the 2010 Employment Cost Index (ECI).
FRA is concerned about calls for reducing end strength in the out years to save money on the Defense budget while we're still engaged in war in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The United States however, is in the 10th year of war and there is no more compelling issue for our current warriors than adequate pay.
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on April 12, 2011, at 2:30 p.m., in room SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office…
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 Senator Harkin, which will not exceed 15 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…
following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11 a.m. today. The majority will control the first half of that, the Republicans the second half. At 11 a.m., the Senate will proceed to executive…
it is my understanding that in this time for morning business, Senators are permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each; is that right? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Correct. ____________________
it is my understanding S. 783 is at the desk and due for its second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 783) to provide an extension of time for filing…
I ask unanimous consent that the period of morning business for debate only be extended until 6 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each, and that at 6 p.m. I be recognized. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without…
I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, there be no intervening action or debate, and that any statements relating to this measure be printed in…
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