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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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May 25, 2010

Madam President, following any leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 4899, the emergency supplemental appropriations bill. The Senate will recess from 12:30 until 2:15 to allow for the weekly caucus luncheons…

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May 25, 2010

Madam President, as we look around the world, we have lots of issues that are extremely difficult ones. We have the Korean Peninsula situation that has drawn so much attention and rightfully so. We now have our Secretary of State in China…

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May 25, 2010

I appreciate my friend yielding. I am here. Why don't you proceed, and when I get the necessary--

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May 25, 2010

Mr. President, I have two cloture motions at the desk. I ask that they be reported. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motions having been presented under rule XXII, the clerk will report the motions to invoke cloture. The legislative…

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May 24, 2010

Mr. President, it has been nearly 5 weeks since oil started spewing into the Gulf of Mexico and onto our shores. Millions of gallons, miles of polluted coastline, and more than a month later, the consequences of our oil addiction are as…

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May 24, 2010

Mr President, I have an amendment at the desk. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid] proposes an amendment numbered 4174.

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May 24, 2010

Mr President, I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. =========================== NOTE =========================== On page S4121, May 24, the Record reads: . . . year ending September 30, 2010, and for…

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May 24, 2010

Mr. President, today there will be a period of morning business until 3 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak therein for 10 minutes each. At 3 p.m. today, the Senate will proceed to the consideration of H.R. 4899, the emergency…

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May 20, 2010

Mr. President, reserving the right to object, my friend knows we have an extenders package which we have to complete before we leave for the Memorial Day recess. There are a number of matters in that bill that are extremely important to…

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May 20, 2010

Mr. President, on behalf of the Republican leader, and I and the managers of the bill and a number of others who worked long and hard on this consent agreement, I now ask unanimous consent that all postcloture time be yielded back; except…

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May 20, 2010

No objection. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: National Association of Realtors<SUP>'</SUP>, May 13, 2010. Hon. David Vitter, U.S. Senate, Washington, DC. Dear Senator Vitter: the…

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May 20, 2010

Reserving the right to object, did my friend propound a unanimous consent request?

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