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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.
I introduce with my colleague Senator Johanns, the Healthy Housing Council Act. I thank Senators Boxer, Merkley, and Franken for joining us as original cosponsors of this bill. Many factors impact health and wellness. Typically, doctors…
As we come down we're going to put a lot of increased burden upon first the ANSF.
If we leave the region, it's my view, not unlike what happened before, we'll be back.
I do not think it is necessarily kind of a disconnect between a big 200 units and no local participation.
it has been like pulling teeth, trying to get FHFA I have to say it properly--enthusiastic.
I simply want to commend you for not just this hearing, but the series of hearings you have undertaken addressing critical issues in the housing market.
the status quo seems to be absolutely unacceptable for the real estate industry, for renters, et cetera.
One of the other aspects that we have tried to stress is not only simply transferring the property to an investor, either not-for-profit or for-profit, but also encouraging retrofits or renovations so that you capture some of the new…
Well, one thing you have to do is thank your Senator, because he has been terrific in making sure that your voice is heard.
I rise to thank and commend Senator Whitehouse for inviting Rabbi Leslie Gutterman here to deliver the prayer. Les Gutterman has been an extraordinary figure in our State, a man of great wisdom, compassion and kindness, who has, since…
I am pleased to yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Kansas (Mr. Huelskamp).
I am pleased to yield 5 minutes to my colleague from Tennessee (Mr. DesJarlais). Mr. DesJARLAIS. I thank the gentleman. For too long, the Federal Government has been allowed to engage in an irresponsible spending spree that has resulted in…
I am pleased to yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Louisiana, Dr. Boustany.
I have one additional speaker, and then I am prepared to close after that, I believe.
I am pleased to offer this resolution of disapproval of the request from the President of the United States to borrow an additional one-half trillion dollars. Dealing with this national debt is one of the primary reasons why I ran for…
I also ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and to include extraneous material on the subject of the bill under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there…
I think the purpose of this hearing is not so much pressure, but this is an important set of issues.
I want to welcome everyone to our hearing this morning entitled 'Emerging Issues in Insurance Regulation.'
I think the NAIC has been doing a very good job, but it is like every institution.
The 2008 financial crisis revealed many levels of interdependencies within the financial system.
Understanding the interdependencies and connections between financial players is one of the keys to assessing where the stress points can become cracks.
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