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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.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to proceed to Calendar No. 456. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 5552) to amend the Internal Revenue Code…
Mr. President, following leader remarks, if any, the Senate will resume consideration of the motion to concur with respect to the House message on H.R. 1586, with an amendment dealing with FMAP and teacher funding. There will be an hour of…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record two letters dated August 4, 2010, from Joseph Conaly. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: United States Department…
Mr. President, would the Chair announce the business for the day. ____________________
Mr. President, I object to any further proceedings with respect to these two bills. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection having been heard, the bills will be placed on the calendar under rule XIV.
Mr. President, can we have order in the Senate? Senator Gregg wishes to be heard. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New Hampshire is recognized.
Mr. President, I understand there are two items at the desk due for a second reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader is correct. The clerk will state the titles of the bills for a second time. The assistant legislative clerk…
I further ask unanimous consent that if the vote on the motion to waive is successful, then the Senate proceed to Executive Session to resume consideration of the Kagan nomination and that the time until 12 noon be equally divided and…
Mr. President, my good friend, the senior Senator from the State of New Hampshire, whom I admire so much, had to be smiling when he said that. I think he was part of the time. This is paid for. He objects to how it is paid for. That is a…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that there now be 2 minutes of debate prior to a vote on the Murray motion to waive the applicable budget points of order, with the time equally divided and controlled between Senator Gregg and…
Mr. President, I have spoken with both Senators Jim Webb and Mark Warner about the need for further clarification on what is used to define eligibility under the maintenance-of-effort requirements in the Education Jobs Fund legislation. I…
Mr. President, while we continue working this week to create jobs and finish the unfinished business of this work period, we will also turn to the nomination of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. Giving the President the Senate's advice…
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