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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 5, 2023

Mr. President, I am rejoicing in the orders that Senator Schumer read. The first thing I would like to do is apologize to the hundreds of officers--men and women who dedicated themselves to their country--and also to their families for…

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Dec 4, 2023

Madam President, I rise today to recognize one of the hardest working public servants in my State--indeed, in any State--Mark Hayward. Mark will be retiring at the end of the year as the District Director of the Small Business…

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Dec 4, 2023

Madam President, next week, the Naval War College in Newport, RI, will host the unveiling of the keel plate for the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer DDG-138, which will be named for an extraordinary American and an…

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Nov 29, 2023

Madam President, today I pay tribute to a dear friend and one of Rhode Island's most thoughtful and visionary civic leaders, Jonathan ``Jon'' Houston. After 45 years of tireless advocacy, Jon will be relinquishing his role as executive…

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Nov 29, 2023

Madam President, I rise to honor William Patrick ``Pat'' Towell, Ph.D., for his more than 17 years of service to Congress and the American people as a specialist in U.S. Defense Policy and Budget at the Congressional Research Service, CRS…

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Nov 29, 2023

Mr. President, for the Committee on Armed Services I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the Records on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive…

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Nov 15, 2023

I know of no further debate on the motion. Vote on Motion to Instruct The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? Hearing none, the question is on the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from…

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Nov 15, 2023

Mr. President, on behalf of Senator Manchin, I call up his motion to instruct the conferees. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Rhode Island [Mr. Reed], for Mr…

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Nov 15, 2023

Mr. President, on behalf of Senator Hickenlooper, I call up his motion to instruct the conferees. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Rhode Island [Mr. Reed], for…

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Nov 15, 2023

Mr. President, I move that the Senate insist on its amendment, agree to the conference with the House, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees, as provided under the previous order. I know of no further debate on the…

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Nov 15, 2023

I know of no further debate on the motion. Vote on Motion to Instruct The PRESIDING OFFICER. Hearing none, the question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. Appointment of Conferees The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the…

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Nov 15, 2023

Mr. President, on behalf of Senator Klobuchar, I call up her motion to instruct the conferees. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Rhode Island [Mr. Reed], for…

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