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James Mountain Inhofe is a former United States Senator from Oklahoma, serving from 1994 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Inhofe is known for his strong conservative views, particularly on issues related to national defense and environmental policy. He gained notoriety for his skepticism regarding climate change, famously calling it a hoax. Throughout his tenure, he held significant positions, including Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
first of all, let me thank the Senator from Connecticut, because it is complicated. This is something that--it is also very difficult to actually explain a bill to 69 people and get that many cosponsors. But it is something we have been…
I further ask unanimous consent that the Feinstein amendment be agreed to; that the committee-reported substitute, as amended, be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 319, S. 571. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 571) to amend the…
On December 14th the Government Accountability Office, the GAO, found the EPA violated the Anti-Deficiency Act.
I ask unanimous consent that Alicia Kielmovitch, an education legislative fellow in Senator Hatch's office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of this calendar year. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…
I just found out that supposedly the big party that is taking place in Paris--it is interesting. For those people who are not familiar with this issue, the United Nations puts on a big party every year. This is the 21st year that they have…
I am here today to speak a bit about Burundi--something the Presiding Officer is familiar with. I had occasion to be in Burundi at their request some 16 years ago. At that time, the President's name was Buyoya. He is not there anymore…
I ask unanimous consent that I be recognized for such time as I might consume. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
we will go forward with the previous agreement and hear from the Senator from Utah, Mr. Lee, followed by Senator Enzi from Wyoming. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Utah.
I wish to address very briefly the comments made by one of the Senators earlier about how bad this bill is. I think it is important for us to understand that it shows us how difficult a bill like this is because we are facing accusations…
let me first of all thank the Senator from Wyoming. It is interesting that every time we are involved in something--it could be reconciliation, the budget or the highway bill-- he is always in the center and he has always been the anchor…
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