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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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Apr 9, 2014

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Minimum Wage Fairness Act

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Apr 9, 2014

Mr. President, I rise to speak about the Minimum Wage Fairness Act, which I strongly support. The minimum wage, first instituted in 1938, has served as a key way to protect workers in our economy, ensuring they are able to earn enough…

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Apr 8, 2014

I thank the Chair. Mr. President, I rise in strong support of the Paycheck Fairness Act. I would like to first commend the senior Senator from Maryland for her fearless and tireless leadership on this issue. She has been a protean force…

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Apr 3, 2014

I can't agree any more with my colleague from Indiana. ``No more.'' It is time. No more excuses. No more across America. Madam Speaker, I am honored to be joined by a great friend from our State of New York (Mr. Gibson), one of the leaders…

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Apr 3, 2014

I thank the gentleman from Illinois for those very good and eloquent remarks on this important issue of ``no more.'' Madam Speaker, I am pleased to be joined by a Member from the great State of Indiana (Mrs. Walorski), and I yield to her.

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Apr 3, 2014

I thank the gentlelady for her comments and joining us in this effort to say ``no more.'' The gentlelady's comments about the use of alcohol and other intoxicants being a part of, sometimes, these situations, I can't express enough how…

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Apr 3, 2014

I thank the gentleman from New York for joining us tonight, and I appreciate the friendship and the support for the NO MORE campaign tonight. Madam Speaker, one of my best friends here in this great Chamber, my fellow member of the Ways…

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Apr 3, 2014

I thank the gentlelady for coming tonight and joining us and raising awareness on this critical issue facing men and women across the country. I appreciate the gentlelady's words. From the gentlelady's words, I am reminded how pervasive…

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Apr 3, 2014

I thank my colleague from North Carolina for coming today. I am pleased to yield to a good friend from the other side of the aisle to talk about this important issue of Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the NO MORE campaign. I can't…

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Apr 3, 2014

I thank the gentleman for the words. I am so pleased that this is a bipartisan Special Order, where Members from the other side of the aisle are joining us tonight to talk about the issue of sexual assault, domestic violence, and us saying…

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Apr 3, 2014

I thank the gentleman from California for his kind words. What I will say is, it is awareness, education, and empowerment. With that, I yield to the gentleman from Texas, Judge Poe, a good friend and cochair of the Victims' Rights Caucus…

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Apr 3, 2014

I thank the gentlelady from West Virginia for her words and offer of support. At this time, Madam Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from California (Mr. Costa), a good friend from the other side of the aisle, the cochair of the Victims'…

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