It is a pleasure to come and join my colleagues here on the floor. I know that when all of my colleagues go home, they hear stories from their constituents about our broken health care system, and that’s certainly what I hear. I hear it in my town halls, I
There are countless variations on the American Dream, but for many families, that dream includes two major milestones: starting a family and owning a home. As they approach those milestones, families often consult a professional for guidance. In preparation for the birth of a child, parents-to-be meet with a physician.
Madame President, I rise today to honor my colleague and my good friend, Oregon State Treasurer Ben Westlund, who passed away this last Sunday after a protracted battle with lung cancer. A true independent voice in Oregon politics, Ben entered the legislature to improve the lives of all Oregonians, and
Thursday, March 11, 2010 Madame President, I rise today to honor my colleague and my good friend, Oregon State Treasurer Ben Westlund, who passed away this last Sunday after a protracted battle with lung cancer. A true independent voice in Oregon politics, Ben entered the legislature to improve the lives
I rise to address the Republican filibuster attacking the American worker and the Republican filibuster attacking America’s small businesses. I had the chance to go home this weekend, to start my trip home in Central Oregon, Deschutes County, 14 percent unemployment. Next door to Deschutes, Crook County, 16.8 percent unemployment.
Monday, March 1, 2010 I rise to address the Republican filibuster attacking the American worker and the Republican filibuster attacking America’s small businesses. I had the chance to go home this weekend, to start my trip home in Central Oregon, Deschutes County, 14 percent unemployment. Next door to Deschutes, Crook
Thursday, February 25, 2010 Mr. MERKLEY. First, I would like to know, as we stand here tonight, have we paid for the tax cuts handed out to the wealthiest Americans? Mr. DURBIN. If you are talking about the tax cuts under President George W. Bush, no. Mr. MERKLEY. I am a new Senator.
Mr. MERKLEY. First, I would like to know, as we stand here tonight, have we paid for the tax cuts handed out to the wealthiest Americans? Mr. DURBIN. If you are talking about the tax cuts under President George W. Bush, no. Mr. MERKLEY. I am a new Senator. I
Mr. President, I rise today to oppose the nomination of Ben Bernanke as Chairman of the Fed. I do so as a member of the Banking Committee who voted against his nomination in that committee, because I researched his record, and on that record I believe that Ben Bernanke is
Thursday, January 28, 2010 Mr. President, I rise today to oppose the nomination of Ben Bernanke as Chairman of the Fed. I do so as a member of the Banking Committee who voted against his nomination in that committee, because I researched his record, and on that record I believe
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