May 20, 2014
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that all time for debate be yielded back. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time is yielded back.
Jack Reed
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Jack Francis Reed is a United States Senator from Rhode Island, serving since January 7, 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, Reed has been an influential figure in the Senate, particularly known for his work on the Armed Services Committee. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on issues such as national security, veterans' affairs, and economic development. Reed has also been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at improving education and healthcare access for Rhode Islanders.
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May 20, 2014
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that if the Senate receives the papers with respect to the conference report to accompany H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act, by Thursday, May 22, at a time to be determined…
May 20, 2014
I rise to discuss again the urgent need to restore emergency unemployment insurance. Like many Americans, I am hopeful about our future but concerned about how the great recession has impacted our fellow Americans, particularly those who…
May 20, 2014
Madam President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Gregory Jeffrey Costa, of…
May 8, 2014
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Energy Savings
May 8, 2014
Mr. President, I rise today to express my support for the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act. While there is much more to be done on energy issues, we have an opportunity with this bill to make strides in increasing energy…
May 8, 2014
Mr. President, today I introduce the National Guard Technician Equity Act to address inconsistencies in the dual-status technician program. Over 48,000 National Guard dual-status technicians serve our nation. They are a distinct group of…
May 7, 2014
I thank my colleagues Senator Franken and Senator Brown for their leadership and very wise comments on this issue, which is one of the most difficult ones that young Americans face, and that is paying for college and student loans. As my…
May 1, 2014
The Republican-led filibuster of the minimum wage bill-- which would raise the Federal minimum wage from $7.75 per hour to $10.10 per hour--means that an estimated 27.8 million Americans, including 91,000 Rhode Islanders, will not get a…
Apr 10, 2014
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Emergency Unemployment Insurance
Apr 10, 2014
Madam President, it has been 103 days since emergency unemployment insurance expired and 3 days since the Senate sent a bipartisan agreement to the House which would restore these benefits for up to 2.7 million Americans. These benefits…
Apr 9, 2014
Mr. President, this month we solemnly recognize the 99th anniversary of the Armenian genocide. Ninety-nine years ago the Young Turk leaders of the Ottoman Empire summoned and executed over 200 Armenian leaders and intellectuals, beginning…
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