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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 15, 2009

Senator McCain may be the foremost opponent of wasteful earmark spending.

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Dec 14, 2009

But what I told my former colleagues today is that we simply cannot allow differences over individual elements of this plan to prevent us from meeting our responsibility to solve a long-standing and urgent problem for the American people.

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Dec 7, 2009

This is a consensus that will help ensure that the American people win in a couple of different ways. One, insurance companies will certainly have more competition. And, two, the American people will certainly have more choices.

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Dec 7, 2009

This is a consensus that will help ensure the American people win in a couple of different ways. One, insurance companies will certainly have more competition. And two, the American people will certainly have more choices.

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Dec 6, 2009

Senate majority leader Harry Reid said today the Republicans are going to be on the wrong side of history when it comes to health care reform.

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Dec 6, 2009

You think you've heard these same excuses before, you're right. When this country belatedly recognized the wrongs of slavery, there were those who dug in their heels and said slow down, it's too early. Let's wait. Things aren't bad enough…

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Nov 23, 2009

This is an idea that's been out for a while. It's a way to get additional revenue for the health care bill.

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Nov 17, 2009

Senator Reid does have a bill that he can at least get to the floor for discussion.

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Nov 8, 2009

He’s pledged to add a public option to it despite the opposition he’ll certainly face.

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Oct 28, 2009

This record is simply, Mr. Chairman, unacceptable and not defensible.

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Oct 28, 2009

I am very happy that the United States Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has reviewed, and will continue to review, troublesome violations and other concerns in Nevada's workplaces.

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Oct 28, 2009

I will continue to work with my colleagues in the Senate and those here in the House to ensure federal OSHA gets the funding it needs to ensure Americans work in safe places.

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Oct 28, 2009

We must also pay attention to safety and security on the job.

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Oct 28, 2009

Few, if any, states have felt the full force of this recession as intensely as Nevada.

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Oct 13, 2009

They really are desirous of continuing their monopoly they have in America today.

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Oct 13, 2009

The one cause that he talked about incessantly was to get rid of the McCarran-Ferguson anticompetitive provision

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Oct 13, 2009

There is not anything we could do to satisfy them in this health care bill.

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Oct 13, 2009

The smart money here is that the longer Ensign stays in the Senate, the longer this is the story, the better off it is for Harry Reid, who is a Democrat, because it just makes Republicans look bad.

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Oct 13, 2009

Well, Harry Reid is up for re-election next year. He's in trouble. His approval rating has dipped below 50 percent.

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Oct 7, 2009

This bill would direct the Bureau of Land Management to convey approximately 2,400 acres of land that they currently manage to the Nevada System of Higher Education.

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Oct 7, 2009

One of our great responsibilities as a Congress and as a people is to provide our citizens with the opportunity to take part in the American dream.

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Sep 30, 2009

Bob, I will do everything I can to help you get this done in the State of Utah.

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Aug 3, 2009

The threat of liability is the safety net that helps repair problems when the FDA or manufacturers fail to warn consumers properly.

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Aug 3, 2009

Access to the court system is critical to exposing dangers and bringing about remedies.

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