Nov 8, 2023
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions be discharged from further consideration of S. 749 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…
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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Nov 8, 2023
Tax amnesty for the rich. Tax enforcement for the poor. This made no sense, and was undemocratic, and morally and fiscally wrong.
Nov 8, 2023
Of all the people they could have chosen to single out for special benefits, they chose wealthy tax cheats.
Nov 7, 2023
Mr. President, 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 7:55 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at 10 a.m…
Nov 7, 2023
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 8; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the…
Nov 7, 2023
Tax amnesty for the rich. Tax enforcement for the poor. This made no sense, and was undemocratic, and morally and fiscally wrong.
Nov 7, 2023
Mr. President, first, let me thank my three colleagues for joining me on the floor today. A word that came up repeatedly was ``reverence,'' and I want to start with that word because I think we all do share a reverence for the institution…
Nov 7, 2023
Mr. President, I understand there are two bills at the desk due for a second reading en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bills by title for the second time. The bill clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 3774) to impose…
Nov 7, 2023
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent, on behalf of Senator Hirono, that Sitara Kedilaya be granted floor privileges until November 30, 2023. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Nov 7, 2023
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent, on behalf of Senator Durbin, that the following law clerks of the Senate Judiciary Committee be granted floor privileges until November 16, 2023: Evan Zepeda, Durva Trivedi, Christopher Daffin…
Nov 7, 2023
Mr. President, I further ask unanimous consent that Senators Blumenthal, Hirono, Welch, and myself be allowed to engage in a colloquy on the Senate floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
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