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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 propose to make very brief remarks about this amendment. My colleague from Massachusetts, Senator Scott Brown, will make remarks. We would like to expedite a vote, but I would ask that the yeas and nays on a recorded vote…
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I look forward to this issue being addressed in the final Coast Guard Reauthorization bill.
Mr. President, I take the floor today to talk about an amendment which I have been working on with Senator Scott Brown of Massachusetts. I am very fortunate to have Senator Brown's help, insight, and advice because of his extensive…
Mr. President, I rise to engage in a colloquy with my colleague from Rhode Island, Mr. Whitehouse, and my colleague from West Virginia, Mr. Rockefeller. Mr. President, I want to thank the chairman of the Commerce Committee for his…
Madam President, the Republican side has submitted a consumer protection amendment that can be briefly summarized: Buyer beware because they won't help you. This flows from the very simple premise that they have announced from the very…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Merkley). Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. President, yesterday we and the nation heard from Goldman Sachs executives indicating they had no regrets about the financial crisis, a crisis that has left 8.5 million people without jobs and stripped billions of dollars of retirement…
Mr. President, the recent lawsuit by the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, against Goldman Sachs underscores that much still needs to be done to improve transparency and restore confidence in our financial system. Indeed, that is…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Rhode Island Flooding
Mr. President, last month, my State was hit by the worst nonhurricane floods in the history of the State, at least in the last 200 years. Our Governor has preliminarily assessed the damage in the hundreds of millions of dollars, which is a…
Mr. President, first, let me join Majority Leader Reid in saluting these incredible Americans who are with us today, wounded warriors and Bob O'Malley. As someone who served 12 years in the U.S. Army, my appreciation is profound for what…
Mr. President, today I introduce with Senator LeMieux and Senator Brown of Ohio, the Teacher and Principal Improvement Act, to foster the development of highly skilled and effective educators. We are slated to reauthorize the Elementary…
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