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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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Dec 13, 2010

Mr. President, following leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of the House message with respect to H.R. 4853, the vehicle for the tax agreement, with the time until 3 p.m. equally divided and controlled between the two…

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Dec 13, 2010

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the filing deadline for second-degree amendments with respect to the motion to concur with an amendment be at 2:30 p.m. today. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so…

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Dec 13, 2010

Mr. President, to be honest with you, I was hoping the Republican leader wouldn't be here at this time so I could avoid him because I didn't want to talk about the Saturday basketball game when Louisville beat UNLV. It was an upset. But I…

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Dec 13, 2010

No, I wasn't Saturday. Mr. McCONNELL. As my friend knows, as I mentioned to him, since the Senate was not in session Saturday, I was actually there. With 5 minutes into the second half, your Rebels were up by 9, and it looked pretty bleak…

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Dec 13, 2010

Mr. President, as I said, I was hoping I wouldn't have to be here today while the Senator was here, but that is the way it is. I have nothing further. Upcoming Weekend Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, since we are talking about weekends, I…

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Dec 10, 2010

Mr. President, following leader remarks, if any, the Senate will turn to a period of morning business, with Senator Sanders of Vermont to be recognized at 10:15 a.m. to speak for whatever time he feels appropriate. There will be no…

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Dec 9, 2010

Mr. President, I move to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4853 with the Reid-McConnell amendment No. 4753 and that the amendment be considered read. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

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Dec 9, 2010

Mr. President, what is the pending business before the Senate? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The pending business is the motion to concur-- --

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Dec 9, 2010

Mr. President, this resolution concerns a request for testimony and representation in a criminal action pending in Minnesota State Court. In this action, protesters have been charged with trespass for occupying Senator Al Franken's St…

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Dec 9, 2010

Mr. President, I am sorry I was tied up in other matters today and not able to hear speeches of some of our Senators who are departing. I will have more to say at a later time. I did want to say on two of the Senators, I watched some of…

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Dec 9, 2010

Mr. President, did the Chair rule on my request? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection to the request? Hearing no objection, it is so ordered. CLOTURE MOTION The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule…

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Dec 9, 2010

Mr. President, as I stated in my remarks earlier, this is not any kind of a legislative wrangle I am having with my friend from Maine. She has been the only person I could talk to about this legislation. I appreciate her time and efforts…

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