Feb 15, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of H. Con. Res. 99, which was received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Bennet). The clerk will report the concurrent…
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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Feb 15, 2012
Mr. President, I too wish to address transportation infrastructure. I enjoyed the presentation of my colleague from Alaska. Her State certainly has some unique challenges in terms of creating a way for goods and people to move around the…
Feb 15, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on February 15, 2012, at 2:30 p.m., in room SD 226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a…
Feb 15, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on February 15, 2012, at 10 a.m., in room SD 226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing…
Feb 15, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on February 15, 2012, at 10:30 a.m., in room 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing…
Feb 15, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on February 15, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. in room SD G50 of the Dirksen Senate Office…
Feb 15, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on February 15, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. in room SD G50 of the Dirksen Senate Office…
Feb 15, 2012
Madam President, I rise to draw my colleagues' attention to an issue of great importance to our rural communities. If Congress does not act, many of our rural counties will face an increasingly dire state of affairs in the months to come…
Feb 15, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 378, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk…
Feb 15, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate adjourn until 10 a.m., on Thursday, February 16, 2012; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed expired, and the…
Feb 15, 2012
Mr. President, I understand S. 2111, introduced earlier today by Senator Leahy, is at the desk, and I ask for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the title of the bill for the first time. The assistant legislative…
Feb 15, 2012
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:11 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, February 16, 2012, at 10…
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