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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 that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 210, H.R. 3962; that the Baucus substitute amendment, which is at the desk, be considered agreed to, and the motion to reconsider…
Mr. President, sometimes the Senate can be terribly disconcerting and aggravating, but that is the way the Senate is. Those are the rules we work under. I love the Senate. Every day that goes by, I understand there are times I am…
Mr. President, this year has been an extremely difficult year. No one has been more involved in everything we have done here than my friend from Montana. In true times of crisis--and we have had plenty of crises in the last 18 months, and…
Mr. President, at approximately 6 p.m. on Monday, the Senate will proceed to a series of up to three rollcall votes. Those votes will be on the confirmation of several district court nominations. ____________________
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the Baucus motion to concur in the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 4213 with amendment No. 4369 occur at 7:30 p.m. this evening. The…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate go into a period of morning business, with Senators allowed to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to Calendar No. 210, H.R. 3962, and that the Baucus substitute amendment, which is at the desk, be considered and agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be read the third time…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a bill to provide for an extension of unemployment insurance provisions that are in this bill we just had a vote on, for an extension of unemployment insurance provisions…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of a bill--the provision in this bill we just dealt with--to extend the temporary increase of the Medicaid FMAP through June 30, 2011; that the…
Mr. President, here is one I hope we don't have objection to. If there were ever a bipartisan piece of legislation, this is it. This is legislation originally devised by the Senator from Georgia, Johnny Isakson. It has been good for the…
Mr. President, reserving the right to object, how is it paid for, I ask my friend? Mr. McCONNELL. With stimulus money.
That is what I thought. First of all, that money is not there; it is obligated. I also say this. The economic recovery money-- the stimulus money--has created millions of jobs in America today--at least 3 million. But the best bang for the…
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