May 19, 2010
Mr. President, I offer a second-degree amendment which I send to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Oregon [Mr. Merkley], for himself and Mr. Levin…
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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May 18, 2010
I thank the Senator. I think it would be useful if the citizens of our Nation were to know who was objecting and that the names be read into the Record. I think the citizens have a right to know where their Senators stand on this issue. It…
May 18, 2010
Mr. President, earlier this evening, my colleague noted that philosophically he shared some interest in this amendment. Others were objecting to it. I wonder whether he would share, in the interest of the debate--and Senator Wyden was just…
May 18, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the pending amendment be set aside and that my amendment No. 4101 be brought up, considered as read, and that a vote be held at 9 p.m. this evening. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?
May 18, 2010
Mr. President, I know I put my colleague in a terrible spot by asking that question. But I do think the citizens of our Nation deserve an explanation as to why we are here tonight and not currently debating any of a whole list of…
May 12, 2010
Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk called the roll. Mr. DURBIN. I announce…
May 12, 2010
Mr. President, today, we have two amendments that address integrity in retail mortgage origination. I am certainly encouraging you to place your vote squarely for the Merkley-Klobuchar amendment. This amendment is critical to end…
May 12, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that there be 2 minutes of debate prior to the first vote, equally divided between the two sides. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator…
May 11, 2010
Mr. President, I compliment my colleague from Minnesota for the incredibly solid and important work she has done on this topic. It goes right to the heart of building a family's financial foundations. There is a lot of movement that needs…
May 11, 2010
Mr. President, before I speak on this amendment, I want to applaud my colleague from Connecticut who spoke so passionately and knowledgeably about the challenge that had been faced by subprime underwriting gone astray. If only the letters…
May 11, 2010
Mr. President, I thank the bipartisan cosponsors of this amendment, including Senator Snowe, Senator Scott Brown, and Members on both sides--my colleague, Senator Klobuchar, will be speaking in a moment--Senator Begich, Senator Boxer, as I…
May 11, 2010
I ask unanimous consent to dispense with the reading of the amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The text of the amendment is printed in today's Record under ``Text of Amendments.'')
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