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- Full name: Harry Mason Reid
- Born: December 2, 1939
- Birthplace: Searchlight, Nevada
- Assumed office: January 4, 2007
- Party: Democrat
- Alma mater: Southern Utah State College, Utah State University, George Washington University
- Spouse: Landra Gould
- Children: 5
- Grandchildren: 16
- Religion: Mormon
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Democrat Harry Reid of Nevada is the current Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate.Official Site: Senator Harry Reid
Political Career
- 1970-1974: Lieutenant Governor of NevadaWashington Post: Votes Database: Harry Reid
- 1983-1987: Nevada Representative, 1st district
- 1986-Present: Nevada SenatorWashington Post: Votes Database: Harry Reid
- 1999-2005: Democratic Majority WhipWashington Post: Votes Database: Harry Reid
- 2005-2007: Senate Minority LeaderWashington Post: Votes Database: Harry Reid
- 2007-Present: Senate Majority LeaderWashington Post: Votes Database: Harry Reid
Positions
Though many of his fellow Democrats are pro-choice, Reid believes that abortions should only be legal in specific situations (e.g. pregnancy resulting from rape).Reid supports the death penalty.
He voted in favor if the Iraq invasion, but has since supported the removal of troops. On July 31, 2006, Reid, along with Nancy Pelosi, led 12 Democrats to sign a letter to President Bush asking him to withdraw the troops in Iraq.Washington Post: Hill Democrats Unite to Urge Bush to Begin Iraq Pullout (August 1, 2006)
Reid has wavered on his position in regards to gun control.
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Are there instances where it is claimed Harry Reid wasnt Majority Leader in 2008? 1 AnswerNo. Harry Reid got elected as Majority Leader, first time on November 14, 2006. His term started on January 03, 2007 - 12:00pm and ended on January 03,... read more
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Harry Reid Recent News
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- CBS News: Harry Reid: No. 1 On YouTube Today! (July 1, 2008)
- BusinessWeek: Reid: Government should help solar power industry (June 30, 2008)
- The New York Times: "Top Democrat Blasts C.I.A. Over Destroyed Video" (December 11, 2007)
- Reid said, in a speech on the Senate floor, that the destruction of the tapes damaged America's moral authority. "The possibility of obstruction of justice is very real. The American people deserve a full accounting for what took place."
- USAToday: Reid: No compromise on health plan (October 4, 2007)
- National Ledger: Harry Reid to Silence Rush Limbaugh: Rush Answers "Say it to My Face" (October 1, 2007)
- USAToday.com: Royalty-free mining days may be near end (October 1, 2007)
- WashingtonPost.com: "Democrats to Keep Up Drive for Bipartisan Action on Iraq War" (September 21, 2007)
- TheHill.com: Reid: 'I'm glad Bush listened to Congress' (September 17, 2007)
- WashingtonPost.com: "Reid Backs Iraq War-Funds Cutoff" and No Rush for New Gun Controls
- FOXNews.com: Poll: Congress' Approval Ratings Up
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