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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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Jan 4, 2009

(the) President-elect reiterated his promise to work with me to prevent the dump from ever being built. The first step is to make even deeper budget cuts this year than I have already been able to make in the past. Yucca Mountain was a…

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Dec 31, 2008

We have made unprecedented investments in clean, renewable energy and new, green jobs that can never be outsourced.

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Dec 15, 2008

We have a lot of stars from New York, Bobby Kennedy, Hillary Clinton, I mean Caroline Kennedy would be perfect.

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Dec 10, 2008

Consider using the TARP money to help the auto industry and the workers of this country.

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Dec 10, 2008

Everyone should understand this vote is over tonight. I don't think we're going to get 60 votes. It's over with. I dread, Mr. President, I dread looking at Wall Street tomorrow. It's not going to be a pleasant sight.

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Dec 10, 2008

Everyone should understand -- this vote is over tonight. I don't think we're going to get 60 votes, it's over with. I dread, Mr. President, I dread looking at Wall Street tomorrow.

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Dec 7, 2008

It will provide funds to see the auto companies through to the end of the first quarter of next year. But this is no blank check or blind hope.

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Dec 7, 2008

We'll provide funds to see the auto companies through to the end of the first quarter of next year. But this is no blank check or blind hope.

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Dec 2, 2008

a loan package for the Big Three car makers, using money from the $700 billion bailout fund, simply would not pass if the votes were held today.

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Nov 19, 2008

I know it wasn't planned but these guys flying in their big corporate jets doesn't send a good message to people in searchlight Nevada, or Las Vegas or Reno or any place in this country.

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Nov 19, 2008

Yes, we're kicking the can down the road because that will give us the opportunity to do something positive but that will only happen if they get their act together.

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