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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.
Mr. President, I rise to enter into a colloquy with the chairman, Mr. Inouye, and vice chairman, Mr. Cochran, of the Senate Appropriations Committee, as well as my colleague from Tennessee, Mr. Alexander. I want to thank my colleagues who…
Mr. President, I thank also my colleagues for their assistance and look forward to working with them to secure passage of this important bill. amendment no. 4251, as modified
Madam President, I yield myself 2 minutes from Senator Levin's time or Senator Inouye's time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator is recognized.
Mr. President, I request to be recognized in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period for the transaction of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. President, like many of my colleagues, I have several amendments that have been filed. At this moment, it is not possible to call up all the amendments, but I wish to speak to one of them and hope that prior to the conclusion of our…
Under a previous order, a Shelby amendment No. 4010 and a Vitter amendment No. 4003 were ordered to be called up. I would like to state for the record that those amendments are still in order to be called up and hope that the Record will…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the cloture vote on the Dodd-Lincoln substitute amendment No. 3739 occur at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 19; and that Members have until 1 p.m. to file germane second-degree amendments. The PRESIDING…
I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To establish a specific consumer protection liaison for service…
Mr. President, I rise today to urge my colleagues to reject the proposal by Senator Shelby and Senator Chambliss. It is well intentioned. It is designed, as other proposals are, to try to provide some appropriate regulation to a very…
Mr. President, I call up amendment No. 3943. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Rhode Island [Mr. Reed], for himself and Mr. Brown of Massachusetts, proposes an…
Mr. President, this amendment is very straightforward. It would provide within the new office of consumer financial protection a military liaison, an individual who is charged with protecting the interests of soldiers, sailors, airmen, and…
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