[307] By September 2020, it had become clear that the possibility of COVID-19 reinfection may be a common occurrence. [99] Later that month, Paul blocked legislation that would strengthen safety rules for oil and gas pipelines, because, he stated, the bill was not strong enough. [153], Paul questioned President Trump's April 2017 missile strike to Syria by saying, "While we all condemn the atrocities in Syria, the United States was not attacked." Paul, Booker, & Gillibrand Announce CARERS Act", "Senate Could Follow House In Blocking DEA From Targeting Medical Marijuana", "FAQ: What the STATES Act Would Do, and Why It's a Game-Changer", "Rand Paul, Senate Torch-Bearer on Pot Reform, Wants Colleagues on Record", "Rand Paul Pushes Marijuana Amendments On Funding Bill", "Rand Paul backs effort to bring banking to legal marijuana businesses", "Ky voices: Rand Paul: Legalize hemp to aid Ky. economy", "Hemp Growing Finds Allies of a New Stripe in Kentucky", "Sens. [22], Paul specializes in cataract and glaucoma surgeries, LASIK procedures, and corneal transplants. among the lifetime records of senators currently serving. And starting in 2019 we’ll be tracking Congress’s oversight investigations of the executive branch. Randal Howard Paul (born January 7, 1963) is an American politician and physician serving as the junior United States Senator from Kentucky since 2011. Want more. This page was last edited on 8 October 2020, at 20:26. Clinton was also a candidate for President and eventually won the Democratic Party's nomination, going on to lose to Donald Trump in the general election. [318], Boucher was arrested and charged with one count of fourth-degree assault and released on a $7,500 bond. Paul is the father of Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., whose office did not immediately return a message Friday. [84][85][86] He later proposed a five-year budget plan intended to balance the budget. The campaign attracted $8.5 million in contributions from outside groups, of which $6 million was spent to help Paul and $2.5 million to help Conway. Rand Paul (Randal Howard “Rand” Paul) is an American politician and the senior Senator from Kentucky, United States who had born on 7 January 1963 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. [325] The state-court charge was dismissed after Boucher pleaded guilty to the federal charge. [146] On June 6, Paul spoke of introducing legislation to cease Selective Service, three days after the death of Muhammad Ali, after whom he intended to name the legislation in tribute. [180], In July 2019, Paul was tapped by President Donald Trump as an envoy to Iran in order to repair Iran–United States relations. "[164], Paul introduced a bill on January 25, 2017, that sought to replace the Affordable Care Act which included each person's having a tax credit of $5,000 and not requiring everyone to have coverage, unlike Obamacare. City and State Diplomacy Act would create Office of Subnational Diplomacy, to help governors and…, Equal Opportunity First Amendment Act would require same capacity rules during pandemic for…, Seven of Biden’s most interesting enacted bills or resolutions he introduced as Senate lead sponsor. Contact Rand Paul email, address, offices, phone & social media websites information page for the Republican U.S. Sign up to learn about volunteer opportunities and events in your area. Paul let his own ABO certification lapse in 2005, which did not affect his practice in Kentucky; the state does not require board certification. In tweets responding to the act, Paul stated the executive order that created DACA was illegal and congressional bipartisanship was needed to solve or fix the program. the median of 1.8% [6] Paul went to Brazoswood High School and was on the swimming team and played defensive back on the football team. Paul answered that he was "quite happy" with the response. Rand Paul. Oct 14, 2020, Are some states’ stricter capacity limits for religious institutions a reasonable restriction during the COVID-19 crisis? [177], In January 2019, Paul condemned Senator Mitt Romney for writing an editorial criticizing President Trump. In addition, a three-page-long passage of Paul's book Government Bullies was taken directly from an article by the conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation. [254], On June 12, 2017, U.S. senators reached an agreement on legislation imposing new sanctions on Russia and Iran. He urged that the United States impose economic sanctions on Russia and resume an effort to build defensive anti-missile installations in Poland and the Czech Republic. Since the passage of Obamacare, Americans have seen their premiums skyrocket, coverage they liked terminated, and dwindling choices of in-network healthcare providers. If you plan to visit a RAND office in the United States, contact Security at (310) 393 … Growing up, he went by "Randy",[6] but his wife shortened it to "Rand. 5325: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2017, H.R. [209], A supporter of the Tea Party movement,[210][189] Paul has described himself as a "constitutional conservative". We just need more constitutional conservatives voted in. We love educating Americans about how their government works too! Seven independent agencies would be eliminated and food stamps would be cut by 30 percent. [314] They reside in Bowling Green, Kentucky. If you are having a problem with a government agency, look for a contact link for casework to submit a request for help. [320][322] The dispute was over Paul repeatedly leaving tree yard debris near his property line with his neighbor. His major concern is congress being fiscally responsible, which they should be. Launched in 2004, GovTrack helps everyone learn about and track the activities of the United States Congress. RAND's North American locations include Santa Monica, California, the home of its headquarters campus and the Pardee RAND Graduate School; Arlington, Virginia; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Boston, Massachusetts. RAND Australia is located in Canberra. [20] His medical work has been praised by Downing and he has medical privileges at two Bowling Green hospitals. [4], Despite his father's libertarian views and strong support for individual rights,[4][5] the novelist Ayn Rand was not the inspiration for his first name. Measuring Wellbeing to Help Communities Thrive, Planning for the Rising Costs of Dementia, Assessing and Articulating the Wider Benefits of Research. soil. [14] In 1984, Paul took a semester off to aid his father's primary challenge to Republican Senator Phil Gramm. Contact senator Rand Paul of Kentucky. I cannot grant any permissions whatsoever but am happy to try to help in any way possible. RAND Australia is located in Canberra. [306] On March 22, 2020, Paul confirmed that he had contracted the coronavirus. [26] The NBO was incorporated in 1999, but Paul allowed it to be dissolved in 2000 when he did not file the required paperwork with the Kentucky Secretary of State's office. Contribute. His website reported that this set a new record in Kentucky's political fundraising history in a 24-hour period. [288] Paul said he wanted an amendment to clarify that causing minor bruises or abrasions would not be considered lynching. RUSSIAN TRAITORS ALL THEM , for the worse reason, not country, but for money. Rand Paul and Brian Schatz Introduce the Stop Militarizing Our Law Enforcement Act", "Bill would ban solitary confinement in juvy", "Harris, Paul Introduce Bill to Encourage States to Reform or Replace Unjust, Costly Money Bail System", "Sens. President Trump opposed the bill, pointing out that relations with Russia were already "at an all-time and dangerous low". Randal Howard Paul was born on January 7, 1963, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Carol (née Wells) and Ron Paul, who is also a politician and physician. [107][108] Paul said his purpose was to challenge drone policy in general and specifically as it related to noncombatants on U.S. soil. [241][242] Paul has stated concerns about arms sent to Syrian rebels that wind up in unfriendly hands. Senator Rand Paul belongs to Republican Party. [96] Paul was a supporter of the Cut, Cap and Balance Act, which was tabled by Democratic opposition. Paul said pollution emissions are subject to "onerous regulation. 31: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019, On the Nomination PN17: William Pelham Barr, of Virginia, to be Attorney General, H.R. [273] Paul says policies such as the war on drugs and mandatory minimum sentencing have particularly harmed minorities. 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