Jun 21, 2012
Mr. President, 1972 was a watershed year for expanding educational opportunities in this country. The Education Amendments of 1972 included title IX--now known as the Patsy T. Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act--guaranteeing…
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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Jun 14, 2012
Madam President, we are running out of time. The interest rate on subsidized student loans is set to double in just over 2 weeks. This will hit middle-class families hard at a time when they are dealing with the devastating effects of the…
Jun 5, 2012
I have an amendment at the desk, and I ask unanimous consent to consider the amendment out of order. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection to considering the amendment at this point? Hearing none, the Clerk will report the amendment. The…
May 24, 2012
Madam President, I am pleased that last night, my amendment, No. 2126, which would ensure that there are no future delays on the implementation of new sunscreen labeling and testing standards, was adopted as part of the Food and Drug…
May 24, 2012
Madam President, as Senator Harkin pointed out, the Republican proposal goes right to the heart of prevention, and that will have two effects. It will deny critical services to families all across this country, and it will do something…
May 23, 2012
Mr. President, today I would like to recognize Mr. James A. Hanlon, who is retiring this month after nearly 40 years of Federal service at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Jim has spent his long and distinguished career at EPA…
May 22, 2012
I note the majority leader has appeared on the floor and I believe he has a procedural motion. I yield to him. Order of Procedure
May 22, 2012
Just for a moment, let me raise another pending issue which is of critical importance. In 40 days, as I think many of us recognize, student borrowing rates for college will double unless we act. We have seen both sides of the…
May 22, 2012
Mr. President, I rise today in support of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act, which is pending before the Senate this week. This legislation will give the FDA, through five agreements made between the agency and…
May 21, 2012
Madam President, today I congratulate the Salve Regina University men's rugby team for winning the 2012 National Small College Rugby Organization's Division III National Championship on April 29, 2012, in Glendale, CO. The Salve Regina…
May 17, 2012
Today, I welcome to the House Chamber a great individual from our district, Pastor Ken Chroniger. Pastor Ken is the spiritual leader of 70 in my district in Alfred Station, New York, for the Seventh Day Baptist Church there. It is an honor…
May 17, 2012
Mr. President, today I introduce the Graduate Medical Education, GME, Reform Act, along with my colleague Senator Kyl. This legislation is a continuation of my longstanding efforts to support our future health care workforce and improve…
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