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Arlen Specter

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Arlen Specter was a prominent American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania for 30 years, from 1981 to 2011. Originally a member of the Republican Party, he switched to the Democratic Party in 2009. During his tenure, Specter was known for his moderate positions and played a key role in various significant legislative efforts, including judicial nominations and health care reform. He was involved in high-profile hearings, including those related to the 9/11 attacks and the confirmation of Supreme Court justices.

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Mar 28, 2010

That's a pretty ominous big brother scenario.

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Mar 28, 2010

What is realistic to have some limitation, an enforceable limitation on cell phones?

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Mar 28, 2010

Are there sufficient laws now to deal with the issue of pornography and videotaping?

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Mar 28, 2010

In a representative democracy we have to make the judgments, to consider our constituents, but ultimately to make the judgments ourselves, we don't run by polling or public opinion polls.

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Mar 25, 2010

I have sought recognition to address transparency concerns with the Independent Payment Advisory Board established in H.R. 3590. As Medicare enrollment grows, the issue of cost-containment becomes more pressing. To address this issue the…

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Mar 24, 2010

I have sought recognition to introduce legislation to incorporate two historically significant properties into the boundary of Gettysburg National Military Park. This expansion effort is consistent with Gettysburg National Military Park's…

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Mar 24, 2010

The conflict foments anti-American sentiment, due to a perception of U.S. favoritism toward Israel.

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Mar 22, 2010

Thank you for taking on this important job.

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Mar 18, 2010

I have sought recognition today to introduce the Biosecurity and Vaccine Development Improvement Act, which will ensure our country has the resources necessary to protect the American people in the event of a disease outbreak or terrorist…

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Mar 16, 2010

I am now introducing the Fugitive Information Networked Database Act of 2010. On December 12 of last year, the Philadelphia Inquirer began a series of articles that served as a blistering indictment of the Philadelphia criminal justice…

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Mar 16, 2010

I have sought recognition to comment on the current controversy between the United States and Israel on the settlement issue. Before the current controversy between the United States and Israel escalates further, I suggest all parties cool…

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Mar 16, 2010

I have previously spoken about gridlock in Congress and the negative impact it is having on our stature internationally. We are unable to confirm judicial and executive nominations which is paralyzing the work of the Senate and putting the…

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Mar 11, 2010

The U.S. shipyards play an important role in supporting our Nation's maritime presence by building and repairing our domestic fleet. The industry has a significant impact on our national economy by adding billions of dollars to our annual…

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Mar 9, 2010

Perhaps this is something where there could be some assistance from the Veterans Administration.

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Mar 9, 2010

a lot of money to be saved by research; tremendous amounts of money to be raised by research.

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Mar 9, 2010

Many programs fail and many programs succeed.

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Mar 9, 2010

this year's funding is also disgraceful, in my opinion, at $1 billion.

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Mar 9, 2010

I would like you to go back to your office and review what could be accomplished with the $500 million, in as specific terms as you could.

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Mar 9, 2010

The successes have been monumental in what you have done for prolonging and saving lives.

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Mar 9, 2010

We could do more than that. That was the appropriation for fiscal year 2010.

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Mar 9, 2010

I note that it is in the budget for $219 million.

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Mar 9, 2010

It is precisely the kind of divisive and unnecessarily sweeping decision that Chief Justice Roberts pledged to avoid.

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Mar 9, 2010

last year's funding was disgraceful, at $772 million.

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Mar 9, 2010

the scientific is going to have to become a lot more politically active blowing your horn.

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