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Harry Reid

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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.

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Feb 14, 2011

Mr. President, the first vote of the day will occur at approximately noon tomorrow. That vote will be in relation to the Nelson of Nebraska amendment, as amended, regarding the distribution of airport screening x rays. Senators should…

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Feb 14, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period for the transaction of morning, with Senators allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

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Feb 14, 2011

I further ask unanimous consent that at 2:15 p.m. there be 10 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled in the usual form prior to a vote on or in relation to Wicker amendment No. 14, as modified; that all amendments covered in this…

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Feb 14, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate resume consideration of S. 223 on Tuesday, February 15, at 11 a.m.; further that at 11:40 a.m., the Senate proceed to the consideration of the Nelson of Nebraska amendment No. 58; that…

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Feb 14, 2011

For the information of all Senators, there will be no more votes tonight. I have had a number of conversations with the Republican leader today. We are going to have one or two votes before our caucus lunches tomorrow. We will have a…

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Feb 14, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until tomorrow, Tuesday, February 15, at 10 a.m.; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to…

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Feb 14, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding the resolution of the Senate of January 24, 1901, the traditional reading of Washington's Farewell Address take place on Monday, February 28, at a time to be determined by the…

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Feb 14, 2011

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and that any statements relating to the resolution…

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Feb 14, 2011

I ask for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title for the first time. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 359) to reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating…

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Feb 14, 2011

I ask for a second reading and object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bill will receive its second reading on the next legislative day. ____________________

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Feb 14, 2011

Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 8:04 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday…

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Feb 10, 2011

Madam President, following any leader remarks there will be a period of morning business with Senators allowed to speak for up to 10 minutes each. There will be no rollcall votes during today's session of the Senate. However, I hope we…

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