Jun 15, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16; that following the prayer and the pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the…
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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Jun 15, 2010
Mr. President, Senators should expect the first vote of the day to begin around 10:40 a.m. That vote will be in relation to the Baucus amendment No. 4301 to the motion to concur with respect to the tax extenders bill. ____________________
Jun 14, 2010
Mr. President, a 30-day extension doesn't solve the problems we have. A 30-day extension of unemployment, 30-day FMAP, 30- day doc fix, is just kicking them all down the road. We have to have a legitimate program to extend these benefits…
Jun 14, 2010
Mr. President, we will learn a lot this week about who wants to fix problems and who wants to make excuses. This week will be the seventh week the emergency unemployment insurance bill has been on the Senate floor. It is another week the…
Jun 14, 2010
I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid on the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER…
Jun 14, 2010
Mr. President, I will talk briefly on this amendment. It is an important amendment. Last year, in November, we passed the Worker, Home Ownership and Business Assistance Act containing a number of important provisions to support our…
Jun 14, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of…
Jun 14, 2010
Mr. President, following leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 3 p.m. with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. Upon the conclusion of morning business, the Senate will resume consideration of…
Jun 14, 2010
Mr. President, I have an amendment at the desk, and I ask unanimous consent that the pending amendment be set aside. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative…
Jun 14, 2010
Mr. President, reserving the right to object, it is my understanding, through the Chair to my distinguished friend, the senior Senator from Kentucky, that this is paid for out of stimulus money? Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I believe most…
Jun 14, 2010
Under a previous order, at approximately 11:50 a.m. the Senate will proceed to a series of up to three rollcall votes. Those votes will be on the confirmation of the following district court nominations: Tanya Pratt of Indiana, Brian…
Jun 14, 2010
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:27 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at 10 a.m…
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