I look forward to continuing to work with him as we increase the capacity for developing next gen nuclear reactors
Sheldon Whitehouse
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Sheldon Whitehouse is a United States Senator from Rhode Island, serving since January 4, 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, Whitehouse has focused on a range of issues including environmental protection, healthcare reform, and campaign finance reform. He has been a vocal advocate for addressing climate change and has worked to promote policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions and protecting natural resources. Whitehouse has also been involved in efforts to reform the political campaign finance system, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in political donations.
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate consider the following nominations en bloc: Calendar Nos. 578, 457, 607, 608, 609, 610, and 611; that the Senate vote on the nominations en bloc without intervening action or debate; that the motions…
More and more, the number one issue facing many of those partners is climate change.
I am back with my trusty battered ``Time to Wake Up'' chart here to talk about the climate warnings that now predict climate-related damage in the trillions of dollars-- trillions of dollars. A full third of our national debt already comes…
The institute warns that ``global annual damages are estimated to be at 38 trillion dollars, with a likely range of 19-59 trillion dollars in 2050.'' Thirty-eight trillion dollars is the midpoint in a range that could go as high as $59…
Let's work on serious proposals that reduce healthcare spending with no, none, zero, benefit cuts.
For as long as I've served in the Senate, we've been discussing how to untangle this web of administrative cost burdens.
I always appreciate working with my distinguished Ranking Member, Senator Grassley, but I want to also recognize the Chairman of the Finance Committee, Ron Wyden.
For as long as I've served in the Senate, we've been discussing how to untangle this web of administrative cost burdens.
I always appreciate working with my distinguished Ranking Member, Senator Grassley, but I want to also recognize the Chairman of the Finance Committee, Ron Wyden.
Let's work on serious proposals that reduce healthcare spending with no, none, zero, benefit cuts.
As we worked on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), I highlighted how the broken economics of the healthcare system drove these administrative costs.
I always appreciate working with my distinguished Ranking Member, Senator Grassley.
Let's work on serious proposals that reduce healthcare spending with no, none, zero, benefit cuts.
We were obviously early on concerned that Big Oil was taking advantage, particularly of Putin's invasion of Ukraine to drive up prices.
I look forward to working with you in the months and years ahead to plow through these redactions and multiple incidences of noncompliance
I look forward to working with you in the months and years ahead to plow through these redactions and multiple incidences of noncompliance
We were obviously early on concerned that Big Oil was taking advantage, particularly of Putin's invasion of Ukraine to drive up prices.
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 664, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows…
I have four requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…
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…
if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:48 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 10 a.m. ____________________
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 1042, which was received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant…





