Mar 26, 2015
Mr. President, this amendment is based on legislation Senator Blumenthal and I introduced last Congress to close a major loophole in the current corporate tax law by putting an end to unlimited tax write-offs for performance-based…
Jack Reed
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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.
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Mar 25, 2015
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 2 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 652 (Purpose: To make college more affordable for middle-class families by allowing borrowers…
Mar 25, 2015
Mr. President, before I begin my remarks, will the Chair notify me when I have used 5 minutes of time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator will be so notified.
Mar 25, 2015
Mr. President, earlier today I came to the floor to talk about the danger this Republican budget poses to our economic and national security. I would like to expand on why this budget is out of balance and to further highlight the risks of…
Mar 25, 2015
Mr. President, on behalf of Senator Warren, I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment and call up her amendment No. 652. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will…
Mar 25, 2015
Mr. President, I rise today in opposition to the budget resolution offered by my colleagues on the other side of the aisle. This budget charts the wrong path for our Nation. It does not spur economic growth or help the middle class because…
Mar 17, 2015
Mr. President, today I am pleased to introduce the Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care Reauthorization Act with Senator Murray. Timely and effective trauma care is critical to ensuring lifesaving interventions for those…
Mar 11, 2015
Mr. President, I am joined by Senator Menendez in introducing the Stop Illegal Insider Trading Act to finally define the offense of insider trading. The need for this legislation is long overdue because, in the absence of a statutory…
Mar 2, 2015
Mr. President, today I introduce the Family Engagement in Education Act with my colleagues Senator Coons and Senator Whitehouse. I thank Representatives Thompson and DeSaulnier for introducing the House companion of this bipartisan bill…
Feb 23, 2015
Mr. President, I am reintroducing legislation that would require the head of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to be appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. In 2010, I worked to include a provision with similar language…
Feb 12, 2015
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Mark Baba, a detailee on the Finance Committee, be allowed on the Senate floor for the remainder of the day. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Feb 12, 2015
I thank the chairman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the underlying bill, the America Gives More Act of 2015. In particular, Mr. Speaker, I want to talk about a bill that is near and dear to me, and that is the…
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