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Herb Kohl is a former U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, serving from 1989 to 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he was known for his focus on education, healthcare, and economic development. During his tenure, Kohl was a strong advocate for consumer protection and played a significant role in various legislative efforts aimed at improving the lives of Wisconsin residents. He also served on several Senate committees, including the Appropriations Committee, where he worked on funding for various programs and initiatives.
I understand there has been some confusion about the application of section 647 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, which is codified in 10 U.S.C. 12731(f). This law reduces the eligibility age for retired pay…
I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 1942 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
Finally, Mr. Paz, in the last few days my staff has received a number of reports from pharmacists that Express Scripts as well as other PBMs were directing them to fill prescriptions with Lipitor rather than its generic alternative.
Should we worry about this high level of concentration in the mail-order marketplace?
We have a responsibility to patients and to their families to ensure that elderly nursing home residents are free from all types of unnecessary drugs.
I support the conference report, which includes appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Food and Drug Administration. I am pleased that we followed the regular process to get to this point. It has not always been an easy…
It carries out a critical mission on behalf of all taxpayers to fairly and consistently enforce our tax laws.
Jon has served as a Commissioner since 2004 and as its Chairman since March of 2009.
I appear here today to introduce Chairman Jon Leibowitz and to strongly support his confirmation to another full term as a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission.
Since joining the FTC, Jon has become known as a strong protector of full and robust competition in the economy and as a passionate champion for consumers.
I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 1819 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
According to GAO, over 14 percent of our senior citizens living outside of nursing homes or assisted living facilities have been injured, exploited, or otherwise mistreated.
I held a hearing earlier this year on elder abuse and neglect and financial exploitation.
Millions of consumers across the country would likely face higher cell phone bills and fewer choices.
People who live in rural Wisconsin have a right to expect that the FBI will be able to investigate crime in their communities.
I believe this would be a dangerous merger for competition and for consumers.
I understand that the final decisions will be made soon, so will you commit to working with me right now in order to address these concerns and modify the proposal if necessary in order to ensure that Wisconsin is not negatively impacted?
the first amendment we will be considering today is the Coburn amendment to reduce funding for the rural development mission area by $1 billion, or 41 percent, spread equally over the agency. I am opposing this amendment. This is not the…
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on November 1, 2011, at 2:15 p.m., to hold an African Affairs subcommittee hearing entitled ``China's Role in Africa…
I raise a point of order against the pending DeMint amendment No. 764. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The point of order is sustained. The Senator's amendment falls. Amendments Nos. 794, 795, 797, 799, and 833 to Amendment No. 738, Withdrawn The…
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on November 1, 2011, at 9:30 a.m., in room SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building…
upon passage of this bill, I want to take a moment to thank my ranking member, Senator Blunt, for his guidance and support throughout this process. He and his staff, Stacy McBride and Mary Koskinen, were extraordinarily helpful to me and…
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