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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.
Mr. President, I am proud to be once again reintroducing the Housing Assistance for Veterans Act, HAVEN Act, with my colleague, Senator Johanns. Last year, we joined forces to successfully pass this legislation as an amendment during the…
Mr. President, I oppose the proposed amendment. It is short-term rate relief, but it is long-term rate pain for thousands of students and families across the country. We can do much better than that. In a few moments, we will have an…
Mr. President, as I indicated previously with respect to the amendment proposed by Senator Manchin, this proposal will provide short-term rate relief but lock in long-term rate pain for thousands of families and students across the…
Mr. President, a point of order. I believe we are prepared to voice vote this, and at the proper time I ask that such a motion be made. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from West Virginia.
I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called roll
The Reed-Warren amendment would provide students and families with certainty by ensuring that interest rates will go no higher than they would under the current fixed rates in present law-- 6.8 percent for student loans and 7.9 percent for…
Mr. President, I recognize it is a much larger State. The nice thing about the Senate is that we all have two Senators. There has been a great deal of work put together by so many people here: Senator Carper, Senator Manchin, Senator…
I ask unanimous consent at the conclusion of Senator Carper's remarks I be recognized to use the time allotted to me under the motion. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Delaware.
Madam President, I am pleased to offer this amendment, along with Senator Warren and 18 of our colleagues. Our amendment would provide the kind of certainty students deserve and that they will not receive under the proposed bipartisan…
I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide for interest rate caps for certain Federal student…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent at this time that my amendment, which is at the desk, be called up. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the amendment. The assistant legislative clerk…
Mr. President, as you well know, since you worked awfully hard and very effectively with respect to the issue of student loans, we are about to rush into a complete restructuring of the way we price student loans. I believe this is not the…
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