Apr 28, 2010
Mr. President, I wish to say a few words about one of the Senate's most senior Members but one of the newest on this side of the aisle. I have known Senator Arlen Specter for many years. I have worked with him, learned from him, and…
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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Apr 28, 2010
Mr. President, I rise today to acknowledge the extraordinary work of Arthur M. Cummings II, who has served with distinction for more than 20 years with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Mr. Cummings was appointed on January 9, 2008 as…
Apr 28, 2010
Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary work of Thomas Morris Griffin, Jr., during his 12 years with the U.S. Secret Service. In his prior positions, Special Agent Griffin was assigned to train agents, handle daily…
Apr 28, 2010
I will be happy to yield to my friend from Alabama and my friend from Connecticut, but I want to say a few words first. I too have great respect for my friend Senator Shelby. He and I were neighbors in the Longworth Building many years ago…
Apr 28, 2010
Mr. President, I now ask unanimous consent the motion to proceed to S. 3217 be agreed to; and that once the bill is reported tonight, the Senate then proceed to a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up…
Apr 28, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Begich). Without objection, it is so ordered.
Apr 28, 2010
Madam President, I enter a motion to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The motion is entered. The Senator from New Jersey.
Apr 27, 2010
Mr. President, part of our required reading, as I was going through college, was to read George Orwell's book, ``1984,'' which was looking into the future. Of course, looking at 1984 now, it is looking in the rearview mirror. But when I…
Apr 27, 2010
Mr. President, 60 miles outside Las Vegas is a rural community called Pahrump. It originally had a series of artesian wells, had lots of water, and for many years they farmed cotton. But it has now become a retirement and business…
Apr 27, 2010
Mr. President, today following leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business for 1 hour. During that period of time Senators will be permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The first 30 minutes will be controlled…
Apr 27, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that following a period of morning business tomorrow, Wednesday, April 28, the Senate resume the motion to proceed to S. 3217, with the time until 12:20 p.m. equally divided and controlled between the…
Apr 27, 2010
Mr. President, I thank the Senator from Rhode Island. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Rhode Island is recognized.
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