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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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Oct 30, 2023

If we do not send the resources, does that increase the probability that someday we will have to send young Americans into the European Theater?

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Oct 30, 2023

We have also a necessity to get many American citizens out of Gaza, and can you assure us that you are doing all you can to achieve that objective?

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Oct 26, 2023

I am reintroducing the Stop Subsidizing Multimillion Dollar Corporate Bonuses Act with Senators Blumenthal, Whitehouse, Merkley, Baldwin, Warren, Van Hollen, and Sanders. This legislation would finally fully close a loophole that allows…

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Oct 26, 2023

for the Committee on Armed Services I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the Records on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that…

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Oct 18, 2023

we have a longstanding adult literacy crisis that affects the quality of life for individuals and families and holds our economy back. It is time for a major expansion of adult education. Today, I am proud to introduce bipartisan…

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Oct 4, 2023

I must point out that our support is the leading edge of worldwide support. Our NATO allies have stepped forward, and countries around the globe understand that this battle between democracy and freedom and autocracy and inhumanity must be…

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Oct 4, 2023

first, I want to commend my colleague from Rhode Island. No one has been more accurate and more farseeing about climate change than Sheldon Whitehouse. When he first came to the Senate, it was a technical issue that scientists debated. Now…

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Oct 3, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

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Oct 3, 2023

after hearing oral arguments earlier today, the Supreme Court will rule on a case that will determine whether average Americans will continue to have an independent Federal watchdog to push back against the abuses of big financial…

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Oct 3, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the committee- reported substitute amendment to the resolution be agreed to; that the resolution, as amended, be agreed to; that the committee-reported amendment to the preamble be agreed to; that the preamble…

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Oct 3, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned under the provisions of S. Res. 394 until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 4; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be…

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Oct 3, 2023

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, as a further mark of respect to the late James L. Buckley, former Senator from New York, the…

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Oct 3, 2023

I have one request for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. It has the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following committee…

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Oct 3, 2023

the Military Officers Association of America and a dozen veterans organizations have validated the CFPB's strong track record. In their words: All told, the CFPB has become an indispensable agency for protecting the legal rights and…

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Oct 3, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 394, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as…

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Sep 29, 2023

I rise to pay tribute to our colleague Dianne Feinstein, who passed away, as we all know, this morning. As California's senior Senator and the longest serving woman Senator ever, Senator Feinstein was a trailblazer. Everyone has made that…

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Sep 28, 2023

I rise today to talk about the humanitarian crisis happening right now in the Nagorno-Karabakh region in South Caucasus. It is a tragedy unfolding before our eyes, with reports from the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees stating that over…

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Sep 28, 2023

I have five requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

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Sep 28, 2023

I rise today joined by my colleague Senator Whitehouse to honor the life and legacy of Brother Michael Reis, a man who made it his mission in life to never, ever give up on any kid. Brother Michael found his vocation joining the De La…

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Sep 28, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Remembering Brother Michael Reis

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Sep 27, 2023

many of us in this Chamber, on both sides of the aisle, work hard to govern responsibly, and we are deeply frustrated by those who are deliberately attempting to shut down the Federal Government. A fringe element of extremist House…

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Sep 27, 2023

for the Committee on Armed Services I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the RECORDS on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that…

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Sep 19, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 351, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S…

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Sep 19, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to; that the preamble be agreed to; and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

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Sep 19, 2023

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 352, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S…

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