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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 am forever amazed at my friends on the other side of the aisle. They have clearly established themselves as the party of no. America knows that. But what they have done on this bill dealing with Wall Street reform is hard…
Mr. President, following leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of S. 3217, the Wall Street reform legislation. There will be no rollcall votes today. I am anxious to see how the debate goes forward on this bill. It is a most…
Mr. President, I rise today to pay a special tribute to Dr. Mike Reed, who has been a champion for the University of Nevada, Reno, and for the Nevada System of Higher Education throughout his prestigious career. After numerous years of…
Mr. President, I now ask the clerk to report the Boxer amendment No. 3737. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid], for Mrs. Boxer…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that I be authorized to sign any duly enrolled bills and joint resolutions for the period of today, April 29, and tomorrow, April 30. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so…
Mr. President, the managers of the bill wish to give opening statements on this important legislation. I ask unanimous consent that Senator Dodd be recognized to use whatever time he feels appropriate, that Senator Shelby then be…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The amendment is printed in today's Record under ``Text of Amendments.'') Amendment…
Mr. President, there is a substitute amendment at the desk. I call up that amendment on behalf of Senators Dodd and Lincoln. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The…
Madam President, for me, being a miner's son, having worked in the mines myself, these reports out of West Virginia and Kentucky are very troubling. Mining is a very dangerous occupation. I know that personally as a result of my dad having…
I suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call…
Mr. President, I can remember as a boy we moved from Searchlight, and my dad got a job in Henderson, where I was going to high school, and we rented a home there. We had a TV set, the first TV set. I can remember way back then my mother…
Mr. President, following leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business for 90 minutes, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The first 30 minutes will be under the control of the Republicans, the majority…
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