Madam President, I was presiding, before the senior Senator from Missouri took my place, and was listening to two of the last three speakers talk about their budget religion, if you will. I think about this. I think we have to look at a…
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.
Mr. President, today I wish to honor John ``Jack'' Gilligan, a model of public service, of decency and intellect, who turned 90-years-old last month and now celebrates the 40th anniversary of his administration as the 62nd Governor of…
Mr. President, I came to the floor for the same reason Senator Coons did. I appreciate the comments of the Senator from Delaware in the beginning of his first term in office. He obviously understands the importance of worker rights and the…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 5; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour…
Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:22 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at 10…
Mr. President, Senators should expect two rollcall votes at approximately 12 noon in relation to 1099 repeal. We are working to reach an agreement on the small business bill. Senators will be notified when additional votes are scheduled…
Mr. President, today I pay tribute to the life and military service of Navy LT Miroslav ``Steve'' Zilberman, who died 1 year ago today, while serving his adopted country with distinction and representing his family with honor as a devoted…
Mr. President, I wish to speak for a moment on the continuing resolution and then speak on something else. It should not matter which political party we belong to. It is not right for any elected official to use the budget process to…
Madam President, we were considering, earlier this morning, when I was presiding--and through much of the morning--the Small Business Innovative Research bill. Senator Landrieu and Senator Snowe are leading very well on that issue. I would…
Mr. President, I join the Republican leader in congratulating Senator Portman on his first speech on the Senate floor. I remember those days some 4 years ago when I had the honor of doing that. I know how close Rob and Jane are and their…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following Senators be recognized at the times listed below, as in morning business, for the purpose of giving their maiden speech to the Senate: Senator Portman from my State, following the…
Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:19 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at 10…





