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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, today I recognize Chief Richard S. Tamburini for his longstanding service and dedication to Rhode Island and our Nation. Chief Tamburini has serviced as chief of police for the town of Johnston for the past 25 years and will…
I would inquire as to how much time I have remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from New York has 5\3/4\ minutes remaining.
Mr. President, the unemployment crisis we are facing due to the pandemic has devastated the lives of tens of millions of Americans--many of whom may not see their jobs come back for the foreseeable future. The expanded unemployment…
Up until now, Republicans and Democrats have consistently worked together to provide additional support for childcare. Again, this is an issue we fundamentally all agree on. On the Committee on Ways and Means, we have demonstrated time and…
I am ready to close. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The time of the gentleman from Massachusetts has expired.
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Mr. President, I rise, once again, to express my support for the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2021. I want to commend the chairman for his leadership and his thoughtfulness throughout…
Mr. President, this is a meritorious issue, obviously, involving veterans. But at this late juncture, after the weeks we have spent in deliberation both in the committee and then on the floor, it is not yet--this particular…
Mr. President, with the U.S. economy reeling, millions of families struggling, and COVID-19 cases soaring in states around the country, this is exactly the wrong time to cut off or massively cut back unemployment insurance as Republicans…
Madam President, I rise to comment, along with my colleague Senator Durbin, about the Sanders amendment. I must commend how thoughtful and knowledgeable Senator Durbin is about all these subjects. He has pointed out how there are too many…
Mr. President, I rise, together with the chairman of the Armed Services Committee, to talk about the chairman's plan to conclude the deliberations of the legislation before us today. As you well know from being in the committee, this was a…
Mr. President, today, along with Senator Murkowski, we are introducing legislation to provide relief to all Federal student loan borrowers during this public health and economic crisis. The bipartisan Student Loan Fairness Act, which is…
Madam President, I rise today in support of the Schatz amendment. The Schatz amendment would make changes to one of the Defense Department's surplus property programs, known as the 1033 Program, which allows the Defense Department to…
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