Jan 18, 2012
I would just like to remind my colleague on the other side of the aisle that when you get a credit card bill that you can no longer afford, you do pay it, but you cut it up, and you stop the spending so you don't exacerbate the problem…
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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Jan 18, 2012
I would just remind the gentleman that what we have done on our side of the aisle is at least we have put a plan in writing by adopting and approving the budget. We're just looking. In the last 7 months we've been waiting for a plan in…
Jan 18, 2012
I would like to say to Mr. Hoyer that I have a tremendous amount of respect for him as a Member of this body. And I have joined him to support the ``Go Big'' effort. And what I would say is, by this resolution, look at what we have done on…
Jan 18, 2012
I am pleased to yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. DesJarlais). Mr. DesJARLAIS. Madam Speaker, our Nation is over $15 trillion in debt. But what does 15 trillion in debt really mean? Well, it means that every…
Jan 18, 2012
Could I inquire as to the amount of time we have left? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New York has 23\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Michigan has 17\1/4\.
Jan 18, 2012
At this time I am happy to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Fitzpatrick).
Jan 18, 2012
I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Kinzinger).
Jan 18, 2012
I send to the desk a privileged concurrent resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows: H. Con. Res. 96 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the…
Dec 20, 2011
To my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, it's not a $1,000 payroll tax reduction, just as was quoted by my colleague who just spoke. The Senate bill is 2 months. It is $160. So let's be clear and honest with the American people…
Dec 17, 2011
Mr. President, as chairman of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, I would like to take a few moments to highlight some of the provisions of the Interior division of the Consolidated Appropriations Act for fiscal…
Dec 17, 2011
Mr. President, today I voted to prevent a tax increase on the middle class and to continue jobless benefits for millions of Americans and thousands of Rhode Islanders. Unfortunately, despite my and many of my colleagues' best efforts, this…
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