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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.
Madam President, women who give birth to a child conceived through rape can often face intimidation from attackers who--believe it or not--pursue parental rights. I was first moved to introduce this bill following the case of Ariel Castro…
Madam 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 as follows: (Purpose: To direct the Attorney General to increase the…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment in order to call up Brown amendment No. 311. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The legislative…
Mr. President, I support the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Act. Each year, tax payers across the country utilize accountants, tax software, and lawyers as they prepare their returns. For millions of low-income families, high-cost…
Madam President, this body--the Senate--continues to rush through one of the most consequential changes to U.S. economic policy this decade with little media attention, little scrutiny by committees, and little discussion from leadership…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 15 minutes as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Trans-Pacific Partnership
Mr. President, this amendment, about which I asked to instruct the conferees, passed by a voice vote, and I appreciate the acceptance of it by Senator Enzi and Senator Sanders during the vote 2 weeks ago. We know too big to fail is still…
Mr. President, I thank the Senator from Vermont and also the senior Senator from Wyoming for their work. Motion to Instruct Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the pending motion be set aside and that my motion be sent to the desk…
Madam President, Senator Sessions wants to speak in a moment, and I will be brief. I would like to thank Senator Booker for his always stirring words and for his sense of justice and fair play and leadership in so many ways. I met Jim…
Madam President, my home of Cleveland, OH, is one of our Nation's historic great centers of industry. Our manufacturing base helped to build our country's infrastructure to win World War II and to spur our economy to new heights in the…
Madam President, let me start with a story. More than 15 years ago, a friend and I--I met with friends, and I flew to South Texas at my own expense. I wanted to see how the North American Free Trade Agreement was working. During my first…
Mr. President, I ask to call up amendment No. 994. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The amendment is pending.
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