Sherrod Brown
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Sherrod Campbell Brown is an American politician currently serving as the senior United States senator from Ohio, a position he has held since January 4, 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, Brown previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 1993, to January 3, 2007. Throughout his career, he has been a strong advocate for workers' rights and has focused on issues such as healthcare, job creation, and economic equality. Brown has been known for his commitment to representing the interests of Ohio workers in the Senate.
Dec 10, 2015
I am not here to debate this. I don't know exactly what that means: a connection between the enemy and Islam. I know that semantics matter, and I know the criticism of the President in this body is sort of front and center no matter what…
Dec 10, 2015
I appreciate the words of the Senator from Nebraska, Mr. Sasse, with whom I enjoy serving on the banking committee, and I appreciate his good work. I take a bit of issue with his comments. I know there are more than two options. But I hear…
Dec 10, 2015
2 weeks ago most of us went home to our families to celebrate and give thanks for the many blessings we have in this country. We all look forward to spending more time with family during this holiday season, but for far too many Americans…
Dec 10, 2015
in closing, I want to recognize a long-term staff member, a young woman who has served in my office, Meghan Dubyak. She has been my communications director for most of my years in the Senate. She comes from Shaker Heights, OH. She has been…
Dec 9, 2015
a nominee to be inspector general of the FDIC, Jay Lerner, has been awaiting confirmation since January of this year. We know the Republican majority doesn't much like Obama nominees, even though President Obama is one of, I believe, two…
Dec 9, 2015
the objections from my Senate colleague, my friend Senator Shelby, costs us American jobs. When you shut down the Export-Import Bank, it means that workers get laid off, it means that companies can't expand, it means companies can't do…
Dec 9, 2015
I will move on to another nomination. This nomination is for the Federal Transit Administration. This distinguished nominee, Therese McMillan, has been awaiting confirmation since January of this year. She joined FTA as the Administrator…
Dec 9, 2015
I am frustrated that my colleagues have chosen to continue to object without giving a reason why we are not going to vote on this nomination; not talking about Mr. Szubin's lack of qualifications--because that just wouldn't be true--and…
Dec 9, 2015
I am further frustrated because of a lack of information as to why we are not confirming this nominee. We have had hearings and they have been vetted. There is no opposition to qualifications. There is no dispute over how important these…
Dec 9, 2015
I rise again today to support Adam Szubin's nomination to serve as Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Crimes at the Treasury Department, as well as to support several other nominees whose nominations have been pending before the…
Dec 9, 2015
I guess that is the conclusion of my efforts today. Senator Shelby can return to the Republican luncheon if he would like or debate me a little bit on this, but I don't get this-- first of all, in terms of our national security, the…
Dec 3, 2015
I thank Senator Murkowski for the consent request. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 12 minutes as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Omnibus Appropriations Bill and…
Dec 3, 2015
America's infrastructure was once the envy of the world. But for decades, we haven't maintained these public works. The quality of U.S. infrastructure now ranks just 16th in the world, according to the World Economic Forum. The dismal…
Dec 3, 2015
I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be despensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The amendment is printed in the Record of December 2, 2015, under ``Text of Amendments.'') The…
Dec 3, 2015
pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, I move to waive all applicable sections of that act for purposes of the pending amendment, and I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient…
Dec 3, 2015
I have the floor for Senator Enzi and myself. Amendment No. 2883 to Amendment No. 2874 (Purpose: To maintain the 100 percent FMAP for the Medicaid expansion population) I call up amendment No. 2883. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will…
Dec 3, 2015
many in Washington and on Wall Street seem to have collective amnesia. They seem to have forgotten, amazingly enough, about the destructive, devastating impact of the financial crisis even though it took place well less than a decade ago…
Dec 3, 2015
the Brown-Casey-Wyden-Stabenow-Hirono amendment would permanently extend the Medicaid expansion matching rate at 100 percent. It would help strengthen Medicaid for 71 million Americans who rely on this program for quality, affordable…
Dec 2, 2015
I wish to add to the comments of Senator Murphy in opposition to that amendment. I wish to also to point out that one of the previous speakers bemoaned the number of hospitals that have closed in his State over the last 10 years. I bemoan…
Nov 19, 2015
the best way to fight this war on terrorism is to give the President of the United States the tools he has asked for and he needs. Part of that is fully funding support for veterans. The Presiding Officer sits on the Veterans' Affairs…
Nov 19, 2015
He has support across the political spectrum--or at least he did until he was nominated by this President. I serve on the banking committee with Chairman Shelby. I sit next to him as the ranking member. I like Senator Shelby. I work with…
Nov 19, 2015
Another way to fight this war on terrorism and to help our efforts on fighting ISIS is to actually put the people in place in the U.S. Government who help us do that. I came to the floor today to join Senator Casey--my friend from…
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