James M. Jeffords: “I can understand also that with so many different communities and all, it is going to be not an easy situation.”

I have introduced legislation to require EPA to establish uniform standards and controls for such facilities.

first, I commend my partner for the cooperation we have had on this bill. I yield back the remainder of my time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time has been yielded back. The question is on agreeing to amendment No. 4684, the McCain…

throughout my 30 years in the Congress, I have considered myself a free-trader. I believe that breaking down barriers to trade and opening access to markets in a fair and balanced way in the long run benefits all economies, both consumers…

today I speak on Senator Bingaman's amendment to set a national goal to obtain 10 percent of our Nation's electricity from renewable resources. I support this idea. In fact, I have filed an amendment to go one step further--requiring 20…