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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 want to again, in closing, offer my support for this amendment. But I want to make sure the record is extremely clear. When Mr. Nadler, in his comments, commenting on his support of this amendment, indicated that the Rules Committee was…
At this time I am glad to yield such time as he may consume to my great colleague from New York (Mr. Gibson).
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following new title: TITLE V--HONORING THE MEMBERS OF THE INTELLIGENCE…
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. Announcement by the Acting Chair The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to…
I will speak in morning business. Before I do that, I wish to associate myself with the remarks of the Senator from Nevada in paying tribute to the Senator from Arizona. Senator McCain's words were both eloquent and profound, and they…
I want to talk about the provisions my colleagues and I have introduced to ensure that the large oil companies of this Nation which are receiving great tax subsidies no longer receive taxpayer money to subsidize their profits, and to…
I thank my colleague from Texas for the opportunity. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the rule for H.R. 754, the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. Mr. Speaker, the intelligence community works long hours in…
We have taken extraordinary measures to assist the financial sector. We have taken very few effective measures to assist homeowners.
what you have said--and I agree with it--has been said repeatedly for the last 2 years
We must hold mortgage servicers accountable to the stakeholders, homeowners, investors, and the American public.
essentially what I think you chose to do was to just kick the can down the road a bit further
I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, on this rule and on this bill, I think this side of the aisle is demonstrating to all of America that we are listening. Right now, with gas prices going through the roof, right now, with…
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. At this time, I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to my good friend from California (Mr. Denham).
House Resolution 257 provides for a structured rule for consideration of H.R. 1231. The rule makes in order eight amendments, all of which comply with the rules of the House. Of the eight, seven are Democratic amendments. Mr. Speaker…
By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 257 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 257 Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this resolution the…
I am pleased to yield such time as he may consume to the chairman of the Rules Committee, the gentleman from California (Mr. Dreier). (Mr. DREIER asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)
I submit for the Record an editorial from the Wall Street Journal by former Democratic Member Harold Ford. [From the Wall Street Journal, May 11, 2011] Washington vs. Energy Security (By Harold Ford, Jr.) Even former President Clinton…
I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentlelady from North Carolina (Ms. Foxx).
Can I respectfully ask how much time remains on each side? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New York has 13 minutes. The gentleman from Massachusetts has 12\1/2\ minutes.
I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Southerland). (Mr. SOUTHERLAND asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)
I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Landry).
But this raises a larger question, then, in terms--that I have with respect to the amount of resources going to pediatric research.
today I introduce the Family Engagement in Education Act with my colleagues Senator Coons and Senator Whitehouse. I thank Representative Platts for introducing the House companion of this bipartisan bill. Our legislation will strengthen…
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