Jun 8, 2011
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that Robert Peak, a fellow in my office, be granted the privilege of the floor for the remainder of the 112th Congress. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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 1, 2011
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 287 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 287 Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the…
Jun 1, 2011
I would like to submit section 501 of House Concurrent Resolution 34 for the Record as we seem to be commenting about it to a great extent this afternoon. I just want the record to be clear. SEC. 501. POLICY STATEMENT ON MEDICARE. (a)…
Jun 1, 2011
Before I yield to the gentleman from New York, I would just like to make it clear that in our House-passed budget, on page 58, lines 8 and 9, it is clearly articulated there that current Medicare benefits are preserved for those in and…
Jun 1, 2011
House Resolution 287 provides for an open rule for consideration of H.R. 2017. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 287, to provide the rule for H.R. 2017, the Homeland Security Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2012…
Jun 1, 2011
The question before the House is: Should the House now consider House Resolution 287? While the resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill, the committee is not aware of any points of order. The waiver is…
Jun 1, 2011
I will note that each of the comments that have been offered from the other side are not relevant to the point of order. Yet, in response to the comments that have been tendered by my colleagues from the other side of the aisle, I would…
Jun 1, 2011
For the purposes of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Polis), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution all time yielded is for the…
Jun 1, 2011
I would just like to remind my colleagues from the other side of the aisle that the budget that they so referenced went through an open process. It was subject to debate. It was amended in this Chamber and passed by this body. And if they…
Jun 1, 2011
I feel it is necessary to again correct the record that what we have done in the proposal that has just been referenced by my colleague from California is not to destroy Medicare; it is to save Medicare. In an open and honest way, it's to…
Jun 1, 2011
I would like to clarify for the record again that this proposed resolution that we are debating, this rule on Homeland Security appropriations, that is Homeland Security funding, it is but a simple resolution. It is not law. It will not…
Jun 1, 2011
May I inquire of the Chair how much time both sides have. The SPEAKER. The gentleman from New York has 4 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Colorado has 5\1/2\ minutes remaining.
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