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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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Dec 13, 2022

Was FTX required to disclose transactions with related parties, like Mr. Bankman-Fried's hedge fund called Alameda Research?

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Dec 13, 2022

Again, I think the one theme that seems to be consistent is that the need to regulate not just this industry but private entities.

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Dec 13, 2022

Was FTX required to have a chief financial officer or disclose whether a financial expert was on the board of directors?

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Dec 13, 2022

The whole point is that we have all talked about the need for regulation, and I think that is obvious.

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Dec 13, 2022

As a private company, was FTX required by law to disclose basic information to the public about its business, like audited financial statements?

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Nov 15, 2022

Cheryl did not serve alone, however. Throughout her career, she was supported by her family, friends, and colleagues. We owe a special debt of gratitude to Cheryl's son, Damion, and his family, who supported her with strength and love. Her…

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Nov 15, 2022

A native of California, Cheryl joined the Army in 1977 and worked at every echelon since, to include the U.S. Army Military Personnel Center; Immediate Office of the Secretary of the Army; the Army Office Legislative Liaison. After…

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Nov 15, 2022

I request unanimous consent to enter into a colloquy with the Senator from Oklahoma. As the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, we rise to commemorate and celebrate the distinguished career of Ms. Cheryl M…

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Oct 11, 2022

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, the Senate, at 11:26 a.m., adjourned until Friday, October 14, 2022, at 11:30 a.m…

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Oct 11, 2022

I have an amendment to the substitute, and I ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. King). The clerk will report. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Rhode Island [Mr. Reed]…

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Aug 1, 2022

Our challenge is to come up with the funding sources to keep the Housing Trust Fund very, very active going forward.

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Aug 1, 2022

Well thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Professor Desmond, what we have noticed is that a lot of institutional investors, private equity firms, et cetera, have been getting into buying residential homes in significant numbers, and that…

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Jul 27, 2022

I believe I retain the time, but if the Senator would like me to make a short statement and then object--

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Jul 12, 2022

We are generating power now for the entire island of Block Island.

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Jul 12, 2022

Is it true that in the first year the Biden administration would produce more oil from Federal lands onshore and offshore than in any year in history?

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Jul 12, 2022

I am convinced they are going to need more resources.

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Jul 12, 2022

And is it true that oil companies aren't using roughly 75 percent of their offshore Federal leases?

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Jul 12, 2022

Is it true that oil companies have nearly 9,000 approved but unused drilling permits?

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Jul 12, 2022

Is it true that the oil companies aren't using roughly half of their onshore Federal leases?

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Jul 12, 2022

It is true that there are more than 20 million acres of unused Federal leases, 12 million onshore, and 8 million offshore?

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Jul 12, 2022

The BOEM released the Draft Fisheries Mitigation Guidance last month, but I think much more should be done.

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Jul 11, 2022

I think incentivizing electrification is essential to getting it on the roads faster and with all the benefits.

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Jul 11, 2022

Fuel costs are on everybody's mind.

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Jul 11, 2022

Workforce development is absolutely critical every place.

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Jun 6, 2022

But we have to do more, I think, than just simply bump up the Pell Grant every year.

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