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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 prepared to make a request for consent. I believe the Republican leader will respond, and at the conclusion of his response I wish to be recognized to make additional comments. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the…
Mr. President, let me thank the Republican leader for cooperating. We are attempting to move forward legislation with respect to student loans. We will shortly reach July 1. At that point, the student loan rate for subsidized Stafford…
I thank the gentleman from North Dakota for yielding and bringing this important issue to us today to have a conversation on. I am a firm believer in the all-of-the-above approach to our energy needs of America. Making energy in America…
Mr. President, I would like to offer some brief reflections on the distinguished service and accomplishments of Senator Frank Lautenberg. He possessed an unwavering commitment to our country and its highest ideals of duty and fairness. His…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I be allocated 8 minutes and that the remaining Democratic time be under the control of the Senator from Connecticut, Mr. Murphy. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. President, I rise to add my support to S. 744, the comprehensive immigration bill we have been debating over the past week. I first wish to thank the eight Senators who came together to draft this bipartisan bill. They have done an…
Mr. President, today I pay tribute to an exceptional library advocate and public servant in Rhode Island, Howard Boksenbaum, who is retiring from his position as the State's chief library officer after a long and distinguished career…
Mr. President, I am pleased to be joined by Senator Blunt in the introduction of the Building a Health Care Workforce for the Future Act. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, by 2020, there will be a shortage of…
Mr. President, I appreciate the comments from the Senator from Oklahoma. As far as the legislation that has been passed by the House Republicans, we know that for the 4 years of borrowing at the maximum loan amounts, for students entering…
Mr. President, I certainly respect my colleague's words about working together. I think we have to work together. I also respect the fact that he has made a proposal and the President has made a proposal. In my mind, both proposals fall…
Mr. President, July 1 is less than 3 weeks away, and unless Congress acts, the interest rate on need-based student loans will double from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent, making college more expensive for more than 7 million students across the…
Mr. President, I ask through the Chair if the Senator from Vermont would yield for the purpose of a unanimous consent request.
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