Jul 24, 2014
I wish to support the short-term reauthorization of our national surface transportation law. It is urgent that we keep the highway trust fund solvent to avoid a shutdown of work on our highways, bridges, and transit systems. A recent…
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 23, 2014
Mr. President, I wish to pay tribute to an exceptional officer in the U.S. Army. LTG Michael T. Flynn will retire in August after more than 33 years of distinguished service to the Army and the Nation. Throughout his career, General Flynn…
Jul 22, 2014
I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…
Jul 22, 2014
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. 60th Anniversary of the Newport Jazz Festival
Jul 22, 2014
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 510, submitted earlier today by Senator Whitehouse and me. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The bill clerk…
Jul 22, 2014
I thank Senator Whitehouse for his eloquent remarks about the jazz festival, which is a great Rhode Island institution. Indeed, it is a great American invention. The Newport Jazz Festival owes its beginnings to the vision and financial…
Jul 22, 2014
Mr. President, today I rise to recognize the 60th anniversary of a Rhode Island institution, the Newport Jazz Festival. At this time, I wish to yield to my colleague Senator Whitehouse for his reflections on the Newport Jazz Festival…
Jul 17, 2014
I thank the chairman again, and I look forward to swift passage of this legislation here in the Senate, and hopefully in the House as well.
Jul 17, 2014
I thank the chairman. I would like to clarify one point. While TRIA is silent on whether a nuclear, chemical, biological, or radiological related terrorist attack or any kind of cyber-related attack are covered, I believe our intent with…
Jul 17, 2014
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for yielding. I want to start my comments today by focusing on the merits of this proposal and then by offering some comments in response to my good friend from Michigan in regards to the budgetary concerns that he…
Jul 17, 2014
Mr. President, I join with my colleagues to speak about S. 2244, the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014, TRIA, which I have cosponsored. First, I commend Banking Committee Chairman Johnson and Ranking Member Crapo…
Jul 14, 2014
I thank the gentleman from Arizona for yielding, as well as my colleague from Maryland for his support. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 606, to rename the post office at 815 County Road 23 in Tyrone, New York, after…
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