Mr. President, I rise to speak in support of amendment No. 1045 to H.R. 2354, which is the Energy and Water appropriations legislation. This amendment rebalances funding for the fossil energy research and development account in the U.S…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Remembering Lloyd G. Jackson

Mr. President, I rise to speak about an honorable, dedicated public servant and a good friend from West Virginia whom we lost last month on October 29. Lloyd G. Jackson was a true West Virginian, born in our southern coalfields in a small…

I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts. In hearing the story of my friend from Florida and my colleague on the Rules Committee, again I think it just emphasizes that my State, Colorado, also has a concealed-carry process. We have a…

I thank my good friend, the Senator from Indiana, Mr. Coats, for his diligence in working on this issue. In the greatest Nation on Earth, not to have an energy policy is wrong. It is also wrong to be so insecure--or less secure, if you…

Mr. President, let me say to the Senator that that question has been out there, and the naysayers are saying we should not delay it longer or extend it any more. This has gone through a real storied past, if you will. It had been repealed…

Mr. President, I rise today to speak about a very real problem, making sure that we do everything we can to protect jobs, safeguard our environment, and make sure utility companies can provide reliable and affordable electricity from our…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Reid for Tester amendment No. 927 be modified with the changes at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 927), as…

Mr. President, I rise in support of my friend, the Senator from Montana, and commend him for his leadership on this issue. I look forward to supporting him in his efforts to support our veterans. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further…

Mr. President, I am compelled to rise in opposition to this resolution which would block the EPA's ``good neighbor'' clean air rule from being implemented. Before I talk about the real-world impacts that would result if we block this new…

Mr. President, I stand in support of this resolution. I do so for the following reason. Article I, section 1 of the Constitution makes abundantly clear that the legislative power of the United States shall be vested in Congress, which…

Mr. President, I rise today to oppose the Senate Joint Resolution 6, which was brought under the Congressional Review Act--about which I wish to talk--to disapprove the FCC's open Internet rules, such as they are. Americans want the…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that David Goldman, a detailee from the Federal Communications Commission to the Commerce Committee, be given floor privileges during the debate on Senate Joint Resolution 6. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on November 9, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. in room 253 of the Russell Senate Office Building…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on November 9, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. in room SD-226 of the…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on November 9, 2011, at 2:30 p.m., to hold a Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on November 9, 2011, at 10 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on November 9, 2011, at 10 a.m. in room SD- 406 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The…