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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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Jul 7, 2014

It should be concerning to anyone reading this that there is no algorithmic, cross asset-class surveillance being performed right now.

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Jul 7, 2014

I think that is a good step forward for exchanges.

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Jun 26, 2014

I am pleased to introduce the Core Opportunity Resources for Equity and Excellence Act with my colleague Senator Brown. I would also like to thank Representatives Fudge, Hinojosa, and Frederica Wilson for introducing companion legislation…

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Jun 25, 2014

I rise in strong support of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. This legislation represents a long- overdue upgrade to our workforce investment system. I wish to commend the bipartisan work of Chairman Harkin, Senator Murray…

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Jun 24, 2014

One of the issues that is rapidly emerging as a major systemic, or at least macroeconomic, problem is the student debt.

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Jun 24, 2014

I would hate to get to the point where we make a policy decision that we are going to go ahead and somehow help students refinance and discover that the mechanics do not work.

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Jun 24, 2014

Well, the faster those resources are deployed, the better off people will be----

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Jun 24, 2014

I do not share your confidence in Commissioner Koskinen. I have been here for 7 1/2 years and have never seen a more arrogant witness in my time here.

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Jun 19, 2014

I rise to speak about the appropriations minibus that many of us were prepared to move forward on today. I am deeply disappointed that the Republican minority is effectively blocking another bill on this floor from moving forward for…

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Jun 17, 2014

Final question. It's just the leverage that we had, given the fact that we were trying to communicate serious concerns about their military capabilities...

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Jun 17, 2014

I think everyone has commented that high frequency trading has provided some significant advantages to marketplace liquidity...

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Jun 17, 2014

But have you, through General Austin or others, communicated consistently the operational consequences of these political decisions, that they are in danger of their--they are endangering their own security?

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Jun 17, 2014

I thank the gentleman from North Carolina for yielding this evening. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 3765, to rename the post office at 198 Baker Street in Corning, New York, after Specialist Ryan P Jayne. I am so…

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Jun 10, 2014

I rise in strong support of the Bank on Student Emergency Loan Refinancing Act. I urge my colleagues to work with us to brighten our Nation's future by turning the tide against the student loan debt burden that threatens to hold back this…

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Jun 10, 2014

the total number of ships that you would like to see by fiscal year 2019 is 43

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Jun 10, 2014

One of the issues here is that, and it's becoming increasingly important, is our cooperation with allies.

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Jun 5, 2014

today I am reintroducing the Equity in Law Enforcement Act to extend Federal benefits to law enforcement officers who serve private institutions of higher education and rail carriers. This legislation would make these individuals eligible…

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Jun 4, 2014

we need to rethink financial aid in this country. We need urgent action if we are to reform our system, to return to the roots, the ideals that made college affordable for generations past, and hopefully for this generation and generations…

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Jun 3, 2014

Maybe there has to be a consistent effort of identifying servicers who are consistently not just, you know, negligent but doing worse.

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Jun 3, 2014

Thank you and Senator Warren for your extraordinary leadership on this issue, which is critical to not just individual progress but to our economy overall.

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Jun 3, 2014

the counseling for graduate school has to be more focused, more intense, and more effective, because there you are really talking about big sums of money.

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May 22, 2014

today I am pleased to introduce the Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care Reauthorization Act along with Senators Kirk, Murray, and Isakson, and also the Improving Trauma Care Act, which includes burn injuries in the…

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May 22, 2014

today I am pleased to introduce the Trauma Systems and Regionalization of Emergency Care Reauthorization Act along with Senators Kirk, Murray, and Isakson, and also the Improving Trauma Care Act, which includes burn injuries in the…

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May 21, 2014

Now, more than ever, is the time to prepare our public lands and waters for the next century.

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May 21, 2014

Our national outdoor recreation system produces exceptional economic value and jobs in communities across the country.

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