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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.
Madam President, I rise today to urge my colleagues to extend and expand the payroll tax cut and to fully extend unemployment compensation insurance immediately. The payroll tax cut and full extension of unemployment insurance are two of…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. PAYROLL TAX CUT AND UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
Mr. President, if it is in order, I would like to speak on the bill. Last evening we passed the Leahy-Graham amendment, which would, by law, make the head of the National Guard Bureau a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. As we go forward…
Mr. President, I thank you, and I thank the Senator from Delaware. As I have indicated, I would like to make some comments about how I think we can improve and clarify the legislation that was adopted last evening by unanimous consent…
Mr. President, I rise in support of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012. I wish to commend Senator Levin and Senator McCain for their leadership in bringing this piece of legislation to the floor. All my colleagues…
Mr. President, today I am introducing the PCAOB Enforcement Transparency Act of 2011 along with Senator Grassley. One of the largest securities frauds in history began unraveling in August 2001 when an Enron vice president expressed her…
Mr. President, today I introduce the National Guard Technician Equity Act to correct inconsistencies in the dual-status technician program. Over 48,000 National Guard dual-status technicians serve our Nation. They are a distinct group of…
I rise to underscore a crucial challenge facing our Nation. There are 14 million Americans who are looking for work. Six million have been unemployed for more than 6 months, and the average length of unemployment is 40 weeks, the longest…
Mr. President, I appreciate very much the Senator yielding, but I think the custom is that we are going back and forth, if the Senator from California would like to finish her statement.
Mr. President, I rise in strong opposition to the proposal by Senator Paul to preempt the implementation of the cross-state air pollution rule. We recognize throughout this country our extraordinary employment challenges--in Rhode Island…
I think if the Senator from California wishes to finish her statement and then recognize Senator Coats, that would be appropriate. That is the procedure. I think it is appropriate to alternate back and forth.
Mr. President, I rise specifically to speak in strong support of the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011. This legislation incorporates key components of the American Jobs Act and other bipartisan proposals designed to help veterans find jobs…
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