Jan 7, 2014
Mr. President, I rise with my colleagues to support this motion to bring this legislation to the floor to begin a debate. There were 1.3 million Americans who were pushed off an economic cliff on December 28 when their extended…
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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Jan 7, 2014
Mr. President, could the Presiding Officer instruct me when I reach the 4-minute mark? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Jan 7, 2014
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 273, S. Res. 318. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows…
Jan 6, 2014
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Dr. Jeff Fine and Lawrence Meehan, fellows in my office, be granted privileges of the floor for this session of the 113th Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…
Jan 6, 2014
Mr. President, I rise today to urge my colleagues to vote in favor of the Reed-Heller bill, which would extend unemployment insurance for 1.3 million Americans--very critical--for 3 months, because it is the right thing to do for these…
Jan 6, 2014
Mr. President, on December 28, 1.3 million Americans lost their extended unemployment benefits. They are the first wave of what will be more than 3 million other Americans. These people have worked, they have qualified for unemployment…
Dec 19, 2013
Mr. President, student loan debt continues to climb. According to an analysis by the Institute for College Access, average student loan debt has increased by 6 percent each year since 2008. In 2012, over 70 percent of college graduates had…
Dec 19, 2013
I do not modify my request. I would insist on my request since it is the only practical means of getting the measure passed. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection to the request?
Dec 19, 2013
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 265, S. 1845, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act; the bill be read a third time and passed, and the motion to…
Dec 19, 2013
Madam President, I believe I have a few minutes left--2 minutes. So before Senator McCain takes the floor, let me make a few more points that I think are critical. Last month, the economy did add jobs--203,000 jobs. But what we are seeing…
Dec 19, 2013
Mr. President, I rise today in support of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. I commend the work of my colleagues on the Armed Services Committee, especially the chairman, Senator Levin, on reaching an agreement…
Dec 19, 2013
Madam President, first let me thank Chairman Baucus for his very kind words, but also salute the President of the United States for his wisdom in announcing that he intends to appoint the Senator from Montana to be our next ambassador to…
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