Jul 28, 2011
I am very pleased to follow Rhode Island's distinguished senior Senator with remarks about our friend and our former Governor, Bruce Sundlun. As Governor, he served with some of our colleagues who are in the Senate today, including Ben…
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.
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Jul 27, 2011
Senate majority leader Harry Reid has presented a plan to address our deficits and to end the debt ceiling impasse that threatens to cripple our economy. The Treasury is projected to run out of money next week and time is running short…
Jul 26, 2011
Our veterans have given so much for our country, and they deserve our steadfast support.
Jul 26, 2011
I commend the Chairman for her passionate advocacy on veterans' issues and her tireless efforts to ensure that our veterans get the care they need and the benefits they deserve.
Jul 25, 2011
The Department of Labor's ERISA fiduciary proposal takes appropriate steps to ensure that people who give retirement advice stand behind it and look out for the customer's best interest by becoming a fiduciary.
Jul 25, 2011
Today's Wall Street Journal says that the median net worth of white households is 20 times greater than that of minority households.
Jul 25, 2011
We just had last week a study correlating the corporate profits that are being reported across the corporate sector and buoying the stock market with low wages.
Jul 25, 2011
We see wealth disparity with the wealthiest Americans with a larger and larger share of the Nation's wealth really unprecedented since the robber baron era.
Jul 25, 2011
A very small group of very hard-core extremists is holding the debt ceiling hostage to an agenda to attack Medicare.
Jul 21, 2011
I further ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements relating to the resolution be printed…
Jul 21, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 236, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A resolution (S…
Jul 21, 2011
I understand that H.R. 2553 has been received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the first time. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 2553) to amend the Internal…
Jul 21, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 235, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 235)…
Jul 21, 2011
I am advised to inform the Senate that tomorrow morning the majority leader will make a motion to table the motion to proceed to H.R. 2560. Therefore, Senators should expect a rollcall vote at approximately 10 o'clock a.m. To accommodate…
Jul 21, 2011
if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent it adjourn under the provisions of S. Res. 234, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late William F. Hildenbrand, former Secretary of the…
Jul 21, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9 o'clock a.m. on Friday, July 22; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed…
Jul 21, 2011
I wish to say a few words about the debt ceiling that is rapidly approaching. But on this particular day, I cannot come to the floor and speak about anything without just making one, I guess I would say, note of personal privilege; that…
Jul 21, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the Veterans Affairs' Committee be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 1383, and the Senate proceed to its consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will…
Jul 21, 2011
I ask for a second reading and object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bill will be read for the second time on the next legislative day. ____________________
Jul 21, 2011
I rise today to commend Navy HM2 Jake Emmott of Wakefield, Rhode Island for his exceptional service to our country, which earned him one of our Nation's highest military awards for gallantry during combat. Last week, I had the honor of…
Jul 21, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that a Murray amendment, which is at the desk, be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be read the third time and passed; that the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate…
Jul 21, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 234, which was introduced earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The bill clerk read as follows: A…
Jul 21, 2011
I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 87, and the Senate proceed to its consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report…
Jul 20, 2011
the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare has estimated that nearly $240 billion could be saved in the Medicare program over 10 years if the Secretary were authorized to negotiate drug prices.
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