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by Anonymous |

Jun 11, 2008(27 days ago) |

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Wouldn't you think that Barack could get back to work in the Senate and do SOMETHING concrete for this country?????
He's being paid for this job and doing nothing.
Why can't he pass Kennedy's bill UI extension bill 2544 (which he cosponsored)?
If he can't get things done in the Senate, don't EVEN make promises for when it's too late!!!!!!!!!!!
Give up a photo op, Barack, and get some work done in the Senate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Anonymous |

Jun 12, 2008(26 days ago) |

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Dear Senator Shelby,

I am writing to you to ask for your support on the Emergency Unemployment Extension bill. I have been unemployed for eight (8) months now, have exhausted all of my regular unemployment benefits, unable to find employment although I have been desperately seeking employment and maintain a Bachelors of Science Degree in Computer Information Systems. I was terminated from my former employer and my employment case is currently in litigation.

As of this date, June 12, 2008, I have NO FUNDS, no money in which to pay my rent, utilities, bills or gas for my car to futher look for gainful employment. Would you please support the Emergency Unemployment Extentions Bill so that I may have enough income to maintain my ability to live until I can find gainful employment?

Your time and patience are always appreciated.

Yours truly,
Diana Drummond

by americausa |

Jun 13, 2008(25 days ago) |

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I have been out of work since November 2007. My unemployment benefits have run out. My money has run out. I unable to obtain employment and need more time to continue my search for employment. I am at risk of losing my car. Gas prices continue to rise daily. I am highly skilled in my field. My State Rhode Island is one of the hardest hit with unemployment. I am 53 old and have worked hard all my life. I've paid taxes all my life, and this is how my country is treating me. Unbelievable. The Senate, House and President continue to play games as peoples life's are put in jeopardy. Totally disgusting. So all the extra time that I am not spending on looking for employment, I will dedicate to making sure any politician that votes nay on not extending unemployment insurance will be out of a job their next term by informing the public of their decision in every forum available. I will encourage others to do so as well. It is time in this country for the people to take control of their government again and take it out of the hands of the uninformed, out of touch, uncompassionate, ignorant, greedy, self absorbed fools that are the true terrorists ruining this country. Pass a fxxkxxg bill extending unemployment benefits or you will be out of a fxxkxxg job!!!!!!!!!

by Anonymous |

Jun 15, 2008(24 days ago) |

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Don't play politics with the American people anymore and pass HR5749 veto proof next week. People before politics. Please many need it!!!

by Anonymous |

Jun 15, 2008(23 days ago) |

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Middle class America wake up! A vote for a Republican is a vote for your own demise. Is war moral or do the Republicans just use religion to sell out the well meaning and good folks of America? Remember in November!!!!!! Vote all these bums out!!!!!!!!

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Term Start	Term End	Role	State	Party
2005	2010	Senator	AL	Republican
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Committee Membership

Most Recent Sponsored Bills

Bill	Status	Last Action
S.J.Res.19 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States which requires (except during time of war and subject to suspension by Congress) that the total amount of money expended by the United States during any fiscal year not exceed the amount of certain revenue received by the United States during such fiscal year and not exceed 20 per centum of the gross national product of the United States during the previous calendar year.	Introduced	Oct 01, 2007
S.1040 Tax Simplification Act of 2007	Introduced	Mar 29, 2007

Recent Voting History

The votes below were taken by roll call, a voting procedure that records a vote from every Senator or Representative on the bill under consideration. This Member of Congress may have voted on other bills by the process known as "voice vote", but these votes are not recorded.

Bill	Voted
H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act On the Cloture Motion (Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Concur in the Amendments of the House, Striking Title VI through XI, To the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3221 )	Aye July 07, 2008
H.R.2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 On the Motion (Motion To Concur In House Amdts To Senate Amdt To House Amdt To Senate Amdt To H.R. 2642 )	Aye June 26, 2008
H.R.2642 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 On the Motion (Motion To Waive CBH Re: Motion To Concur In House Amdts To Senate Amdt To House Amdt To Senate Amdt To H.R. 2642 )	Aye June 26, 2008

Voting Trends Analysis

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Most often votes with: Sen. Jefferson Sessions [R, AL]
Least often votes with: Sen. Russell Feingold [D, WI]
Democrat most often votes with: Sen. Ben Nelson [D, NE]
Republican least often votes with: Sen. Olympia Snowe [R, ME]

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Richard Shelby in the News

July 07, 2008 **United States - * Fed and SEC sign memorandum to share info on banks**

The chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, Christopher Dodd, and the committee's top Republican, Richard Shelby, have warned regulators not to get ahead ...