Mar 22, 2013
I ask unanimous consent for 20 more seconds. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection?
Jeff Merkley
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Jeff Alan Merkley is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Oregon since January 6, 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, Merkley has focused on issues such as healthcare, climate change, and economic inequality throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for progressive policies and has worked to address the challenges facing working families in Oregon and across the nation. Merkley is known for his commitment to transparency and accountability in government, often speaking out against perceived injustices and advocating for reforms.
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Mar 22, 2013
Mr. President, under the American system of justice where Lady Justice is blindfolded, there should never be a prosecution- free zone. But that is what the Department of Justice announced there is on Tuesday, December 11 of last year. They…
Mar 22, 2013
Mr. President, this amendment increases the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy of the Department of Energy by $50 million. This is essentially what we know as ARPA-E. This is the most basic research to create breakthroughs in areas…
Mar 22, 2013
Mr. President, I call up amendment No. 398. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Oregon [Mr. Merkley] proposes an amendment numbered 398. The…
Mar 22, 2013
Mr. President, in Oregon we don't like the sales tax, and that is why we don't have one. It is regressive and more expensive to collect. What we hate even more is some State telling us what we have to do. I have heard people on this floor…
Mar 21, 2013
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolution be agreed to; the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…
Mar 21, 2013
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to consideration of H. Con. Res. 18 which was received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The…
Mar 21, 2013
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER…
Mar 21, 2013
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to consideration of S. Res. 89, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant bill clerk read as…
Mar 21, 2013
I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be laid on the table, with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 88) was…
Mar 21, 2013
Madam President, I move to reconsider the vote and to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 156 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there will be 2 minutes of debate equally…
Mar 21, 2013
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Commerce Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. 540 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The…
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