Nov 17, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on November 17, 2010, at 9:30 a.m., in room 253 of the Russell Senate Office…
Patrick Leahy
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Patrick Leahy is a former United States Senator from Vermont, serving from 1975 until 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the longest-serving senator in Vermont's history and held significant leadership roles, including President pro tempore of the Senate. Throughout his tenure, Leahy was known for his work on issues such as civil liberties, health care, and environmental protection. He played a key role in various legislative efforts, including the Violence Against Women Act and initiatives to reform the criminal justice system.
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Nov 17, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on November 17…
Nov 17, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on November 17, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee…
Nov 17, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on November 17, 2010, at 10 a.m., in room SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing…
Nov 15, 2010
Mr. President, in the coming months, the Supreme Court of the United States will consider Federal Communications Commission v. AT&T--a monumental Freedom of Information Act, FOIA, case that could vastly expand the rights of corporations to…
Sep 29, 2010
Mr. President, I want to take a moment to call the Senate's attention to members of the Baha'i faith who have and continue to suffer severe persecution by the Iranian Government. Senators should be aware that seven prominent Iranian Baha'i…
Sep 29, 2010
Mr. President, in the opening days of this Congress, I expressed my steadfast commitment to reform of our Nation's broken immigration system. The Senate passed a bill in the 109th Congress and debated one in the 110th. Action is long…
Sep 29, 2010
Mr. President, I am pleased to introduce and bring to the Senate's attention today a resolution which recognizes the value of the defense relationship between the National Guard of the State of Vermont and the military services of the…
Sep 29, 2010
Mr. President, today, I am introducing legislation to ensure that the Nation's highest court can serve its function as the court of last resort in our judicial system. The Supreme Court's effectiveness is compromised when it does not have…
Sep 29, 2010
Mr. Presdient, today the Senate will pass sensible legislation with practical benefits for U.S. military veterans. The bill I have offered will add military veterans to the list of groups eligible to receive excess property donations from…
Sep 29, 2010
Mr. President, at a time when many Americans are increasingly concerned with the situation in Afghanistan, I was interested in an investigative report on U.S. aid for Afghanistan in the August 2, 2010, issue of the Christian Science…
Sep 29, 2010
Mr. President, next month, RSVP programs in Vermont's Rutland and Addison Counties will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of Bone Builders, a free exercise program that helps Vermonters combat and prevent osteoporosis. I congratulate all…
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