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Ron Wyden is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Oregon, a position he has held since 1996. A member of the Democratic Party, Wyden has been a prominent advocate for civil liberties, healthcare reform, and technology policy. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on issues such as privacy rights, government surveillance, and access to healthcare, often emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability in government actions.
the Senate will soon vote on the nomination of Chief Chris Magnus to lead the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office, and I was very pleased that the Senate Finance Committee could advance this important nomination. I want to give the…
I have 7 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…
We do not have anybody getting up in these agencies saying they want to be rotten to small businesses.
so many of the rules as it relates to rural America and particularly recreation have not kept up with the times.
I want to talk about the other big initiative I have in this area, and that is with Blake Moore of Utah.
before my colleague leaves, let me just tell him what a wonderful speech he gave. That was the kind of talk we dreamed of back in the days when I was the director of the Oregon Gray Panthers. What Senator King has basically laid out--much…
Some of those rules almost went back to Prohibition--not quite that far--but they were from the Dark Ages.
I see my friend, Senator Hickenlooper here, who comes from small business and understands this.
I think some of the work you are doing is just as important as it gets in the rural West because this is not your grandfather's economy in the rural West, and recreation--huge economic engine--and it is just wonderful to have you and I…
the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act--hugely important for breweries, for example, and restaurants in rural America.
I'm very concerned about foreign adversaries exploiting financial entanglements to undermine our democracy.
Oregon is mourning a Portland treasure, Dave Frishberg, who passed away on November 17. While perhaps best known for writing the song ``I'm Just a Bill'' for the iconic Schoolhouse Rock television series, Dave was also a virtuoso pianist…
in a few moments, I intend to put forward a request for the Senate to take up and approve the nomination of a very special Oregonian; that is, my friend Chuck Sams, President Biden's choice to lead the extraordinarily important National…
I just want to tell the Senate where we are now and what is ahead. I have asked unanimous consent to confirm an Oregonian whom I have watched in action, Chuck Sams, to head the National Park Service, which has gone leaderless for 5 full…
in a few moments, I will put forward a request to the Senate to take up and approve the nomination of an Oregonian, my friend Chuck Sams, President Biden's choice to lead the National Park Service. I am just going to take a few minutes to…
I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all without intervening action or debate; that no further motions be made in order to the nomination; that any statements related to the…
I`m confident in the Treasury Department`s estimate which is backed up by experts and IRS commissioners appointed by Republican and Democrat presidents, if anything, the Treasury Department`s estimate is too conservative, and not too…
I ask unanimous consent to print the following letter in the Congressional Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: To the Secretary of the Senate: PN 1026, the nomination of…
Reserving the right to object. Mr. President and colleagues, sadly, this is the third time I have had to come to the Senate floor to object to Republican proposals dealing with far-fetched claims about vaccines. And today I am struck by…
Social Security provides vital benefits millions of Americans who work and pay into the system with each paycheck. Because Social Security is fundamental to workers' retirement security, the law protected benefits from creditors. The only…
Parliamentary inquiry, Madam President. I am trying to juggle two things at once. We are talking about the Social Security UC; is that correct? The PRESIDING OFFICER. That is correct.
I reserve my right to object. As chairman of the Senate Finance Committee and as a former director of the Oregon Gray Panthers, I take a backseat to no one when it comes to protecting Americans' earned Social Security benefits. Now, we…
reserving the right to object, again, this deals with an area that is in the province of the Senate Finance Committee. There, I made a special priority of ensuring that Americans who count on Federal healthcare programs can actually get…
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