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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 ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs' Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security be authorized to meet during the…
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 12, 2011, at 2:45 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee…
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 12, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Banking, Housing…
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 12, 2011, at 10 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Armed Services
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works and the Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 12, 2011, at 10 a.m. in Dirksen 406 to conduct a joint…
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 12, 2011, at 10 a.m., in room SD-226 of the…
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 12, 2011, at 2:15 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. subcommittee on the…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 142. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 142) congratulating the Lady…
we are working on a way to move forward on the small business jobs bill. Staff has been working on this today. We have quite a number of amendments on which we are trying to get an agreement. We have not been successful yet. I hope we can…
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed…
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 12, 2011, at 10 a.m., in 215 Dirksen Senate Office building, to conduct a hearing entitled ``Best Practices In Tax…
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works and the Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 12, 2011, at 12:45 p.m. in Dirksen 406 to…
I have spoken to my counterpart, Senator McConnell, this morning. We hope to get an agreement on a way to move forward on the small business bill. There are a few issues outstanding and we would like to get that done. We are going to do…
I ask unanimous consent that at 2:15 today the Senate proceed to morning business, for debate only, until 5 p.m. today, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. At 2:15, the Senator from Wisconsin, Mr. Johnson…
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 12, 2011, at 10 a.m., in room 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING OFFICER…
I am always moved to hear the Pledge of Allegiance that marks the beginning of a new legislative day in the Senate. On the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War, the words ``one nation, indivisible'' mean more today than most…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 143. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 143) supporting the goals…
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs' Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia be authorized to meet during the session of…
I want to call to your attention that this Friday there will be a national referendum on this legislation.
Anyone who is running for President now who would seek to participate in the Presidential financing system probably is not qualified to be President.
There are many examples where they wanted to cut recklessly, and we insisted on cutting responsibly.
LPPC believes it will foster and facilitate the growth of responsible hydropower development in the United States.
We are pleased that this bi-partisan legislation, introduced by Senators Jeff Bingaman and Lisa Murkowski, passed out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
I will read a statement that was issued by Speaker Boehner and myself a few minutes ago. This is the statement: We have agreed to an historic amount of cuts for the remainder of this fiscal year, as well as a short-term bridge that will…
following any leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 4 o'clock this afternoon for debate only, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each during this time, with the time equally divided and…
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