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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.
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to yield back all time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, all time is yielded back. If there is no further debate, the question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of…
Madam President, I wish to thank all of my colleagues for this very strong bipartisan vote to move a step closer to restoring unemployment insurance benefits for over 2 million Americans. I particularly wish to thank Senator Heller, whose…
Mr. President, I rise to urge my colleagues to support the bipartisan agreement I have reached with five of our colleagues from across the aisle Senators Heller, Collins, Portman, Murkowski, and Kirk to provide emergency unemployment…
Madam President, the Senate needs to do everything it can to help create jobs, improve our economy, and address the basic needs of the average American. Unfortunately, many efforts to make meaningful progress on these issues have been…
Mr. President, I am pleased to be joined by Senator Isakson and Representatives Dingell and Whitfield in the introduction of the Sunscreen Innovation Act. According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common form of…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Unemployment Insurance
I thank the gentleman from Texas for yielding me time to address the Chamber today. I rise today to talk about the NO MORE campaign. NO MORE is the first unifying symbol meant to express support for ending sexual assault and domestic…
I thank Chairman Brady for yielding the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk about the very important issue that this bill is here to address. We have at the end of the month a cliff where our providers under Medicare are going to be…
Madam President, I am pleased to support the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014, and would like to commend the bipartisan work of Senators Mikulski and Burr and Chairman Harkin and Ranking Member Alexander of the Health…
Mr. President, I rise this morning to join my colleagues in calling for action to address climate change. This is a global challenge that has far-reaching consequences for our economy, our public health, and our national security. I begin…
Madam President, there is no doubt that when a sexual assault occurs in a military unit, when a servicemember is a victim or a perpetrator of sexual assault, then we all fail. It is not just the military chain of command; it is all of us…
Madam President, today I want to recognize an extraordinary university, deeply rooted in the history of Rhode Island, Brown University. Brown is celebrating its 250th anniversary. Brown University's founding in 1764 makes it the seventh…
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