[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Pages 5026-5027]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   PROTECTING VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY RESPONDERS ACT OF 
                   2014--MOTION TO PROCEED--Continued

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Rhode Island.
  Mr. REED. Madam President, I wish to thank all of my colleagues for 
this very strong bipartisan vote to move a

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step closer to restoring unemployment insurance benefits for over 2 
million Americans. I particularly wish to thank Senator Heller, whose 
leadership from the beginning has been instrumental, as well as Senator 
Collins, whose leadership, wise counsel, and thoughtful proposals have 
been one of the really strong forces sustaining our efforts throughout. 
I also thank Senator Portman, who has consistently thought about 
progressive changes for our training programs so that people are better 
prepared for jobs, as well as Senator Murkowski for her support, and 
Senator Kirk, both of them valuable contributors. I thank all of my 
colleagues today who came forward.
  This is not the end of the story, but it is an important step forward 
for over 2 million Americans who are looking desperately for work, who 
need the benefits, and who will contribute to our economy.
  With that, I yield the floor, and I note the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Ms. MURKOWSKI. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
order for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Warren). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.

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