Nov 19, 2013
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on November 19, 2013, at 10:30 a.m., to hold an East Asia and Pacific Affairs subcommittee hearing…
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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Nov 19, 2013
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Federal Programs and the Federal Workforce of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the…
Nov 19, 2013
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on November 19, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…
Nov 13, 2013
Mr. President, I rise to express my deepest sympathy to the senior Senator from Oklahoma Senator James Inhofe and his wife Kay on the sudden and untimely loss of their son, Dr. Perry Inhofe, this weekend in a plane crash. I extend my…
Nov 13, 2013
Madam President, it is clear we have honest disagreements about how we should address our budget. I believe the path forward should be fair and balanced. That is not what we have seen to date. We have enacted $2.4 trillion in deficit…
Nov 5, 2013
Mr. President, today I am introducing, along with Senator Grassley, the Government Settlement Transparency and Reform Act. This bill closes a loophole that allows corporations to reap tax benefits from payments made to the government…
Oct 30, 2013
Mr. President, I rise today to support my colleague and my friend, Congressman Mel Watt of North Carolina, who has been nominated by the President to be the next Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency--the FHFA. I have total…
Oct 28, 2013
Mr. President, today I introduce the Servicemember Housing Protection Act along with my colleagues Senators Begich, Whitehouse, Durbin, and Tester. Our country has a strong tradition of ensuring that our service members are protected while…
Oct 9, 2013
Mr. President, I rise today to discuss the twin manufactured crises that are facing the country: A hobbled government and the threat of default. I have seen some describe this as a game, and I have heard others say it is just partisanship…
Oct 5, 2013
Mr. President, we are 5 days into the government shutdown, but unfortunately there has been no progress in resolving this issue. I disagree with some policies championed by my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, and indeed I…
Oct 5, 2013
I ask unanimous consent to speak up to 20 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Oct 4, 2013
Madam President, I want to recognize the work of the Marshall Legacy Institute, MLI, and extend my congratulations on its 16th anniversary. While serving as Secretary of State, GEN George C. Marshall devised a plan to rebuild Europe after…
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