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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 ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 10, 2013, at 10 a.m. in room SD-215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing entitled…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 10, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. in room SH-562 of the Hart Senate Office Building. The…
Madam President, we are about to take this vote. It is vitally important. The proposal is very straightforward, to extend the interest rate for subsidized Stafford loans at 3.4 percent. It is fully paid for. It will allow us to work…
Madam President, let me commend Senator Stabenow, Senator Harkin, Senator Warren, Senator Franken, and Senator Hagan, particularly, who is the cosponsor of the legislation I have proposed. My proposal would keep the student loan interest…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Special Committee on Aging be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 10, 2013, to conduct a hearing entitled ``Diabetes Research: Reducing the Burden of Diabetes at All …
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 25, line 14, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $18,956,000)''. Page 28, line 10, after the dollar amount…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that at the conclusion of my remarks, the Senator from Utah be recognized. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I wish to thank the Senator from Utah for graciously allowing me to proceed. While the Republicans failed to join us in an effort to avert the doubling of the interest rate on need-based student loans, there is still time to act to make…
Mr. President, I am pleased to be joined by Senators Fischer, Menendez, Casey, Klobuchar and Franken in the introduction of the Caroline Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Reauthorization Act. This legislation is an extension of ongoing…
Mr. President, July 1 is less than 1 week away. We need to reassure students who will be taking out loans for school this fall that their interest rates will not double. It is safe to say most of us on both sides of the aisle would want to…
I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to a period of morning business until 7 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Coons). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
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