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Bill Lee is the 50th governor of Tennessee, having taken office on January 19, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he has focused on various issues including education reform, economic development, and public safety during his tenure. Lee has also emphasized the importance of workforce development and has worked on initiatives to improve the state's infrastructure. His administration has faced challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the state's economy and health systems.
I submit the following notice in writing: In accordance with Rule V of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby give notice in writing that it is my intention to move to suspend Rule XVI and Rule XXII, including germaneness requirements…
I submit the following notice in writing: In accordance with Rule V of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I hereby give notice in writing that it is my intention to move to suspend Rule XVI and Rule XXII, including germaneness requirements…
Do it right now. If the Department of Defense takes it off the table and says they will suspend it until such time as the Senate can debate, discuss it, and bring about the necessary change to Federal law, I will agree to that right now…
Tennessee's Republican Governor, Bill Lee today urged State lawmakers to pass new gun control measures.
Can you also confirm your fiscal 2024 budget request ensures that you have everything you need to address the crisis?
I will emphasize that Yucca Mountain is the only allowable site for a national permanent nuclear waste repository, against the will of Nevadans.
To us, it is zero dollars of delivering waste to Nevada without our consent.
I am very concerned about as we experience the gun shootings, the uncontrolled access to illegal weapons...
My understanding is it is not on the Future Year Defense Plan to expand this facility, and I want to know what it is we need to do to get it there.
I can't reiterate filling that deficit, how important that is, because requiring our airmen to go out and find their own...
I was glad to do see $7.2 million included in the fiscal year 2023 omnibus for a new dorm.
Absolutely. Yeah, we just designated some significant Tribal land in my district, Avi Kwa Ame, as a national monument.
The President in his budget request for fiscal year 2024 includes funding to support two Tribal liaison positions for this training range complex.
Ensuring access to reliable affordable childcare for our military members is huge and a top priority.
I think it would cut my military budget by approximately half, my military construction, which would impact SIOP, FIOP, which is the counterpart to our aviation.
We cannot afford anything short of fully supporting Fallon's training mission.
Given the reality of what these wait times are now, how would you expect the proposed funding cuts to impact mental health services for veterans?
I just introduced the VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project. This is a bipartisan bill that will deliver to the VA proven systemwide processes for preventing suicide.
Delaying these benefits for even a few days can be devastating for student veterans.
It can take up to 2 months just to post an opening from the time that an employee leaves and then another 6 to 9 months to onboard.
I think it is safe to say, going back to 2022 spending levels would have a devastating impact on our readiness in that region.
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