Jul 28, 2011
Mr. President, Senator Whitehouse and I have come to the floor today to pay tribute to Governor Bruce Sundlun. He passed away last Thursday. He was an extraordinary gentleman. I think it is particularly appropriate that my colleague is…
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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Jul 26, 2011
I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 279, noes 147, answered ``present'' 1, not voting 5, as follows: [Roll…
Jul 26, 2011
Woman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 32, line 12, insert after the dollar amount the following: ``(reduced by $8,291,000)''. Page…
Jul 26, 2011
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Scalise
Jul 26, 2011
I offer this amendment with my colleague from Oklahoma (Mr. Boren). This a bipartisan amendment to this appropriations bill with the intent to return funding for the Forest Health Management Account, under State and private forestry. What…
Jul 21, 2011
Mr. President, today I pay tribute to an exceptional U.S. Sailor, HM2 Jacob Emmott, known as ``Doc Emmott'' to the marines with whom he serves. ``Doc'' was awarded the Silver Star medal on July 14, 2011, for his extraordinary bravery and…
Jul 21, 2011
Mr. President, these are challenging and daunting times. While we are coming out of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, with continued high unemployment, our economy remains fragile. The fragility is not simply a…
Jul 19, 2011
Mr. President, I rise today to talk about the regrettable and avoidable looming debt crisis if we don't take appropriate and timely steps beginning today and continuing over the next few days. As we continue to work to get our economy out…
Jul 14, 2011
Mr. President, I join my colleague Senator Whitehouse in welcoming Bishop Wolf to the Senate today. I commend Senator Whitehouse for his invitation. Bishop Wolf is not only a pastoral leader in our community, she is also a great community…
Jul 14, 2011
Mr. President, today, along with my colleague Senator Whitehouse, I am introducing the Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2011. For nearly a decade, I have worked to correct a serious flaw in our fisheries management system, which…
Jul 14, 2011
Mr. President, today I am introducing bipartisan legislation to provide new support for environmental education in our Nation's classrooms. I thank Senators Kirk, Bingaman, Cardin, Durbin, Gillibrand, Kerry, Lautenberg, Mikulski, Murray…
Jul 13, 2011
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 27, line 10, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $41,000,000)''. Page 32, line 4, after the dollar amount…
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