James M. Jeffords: “I think we ought to understand what we are doing here. That is an incredible change in existing law. It may be what is…”

I see that as a possibility and would, with the concurrence of the four bill managers, support reasonable modifications to be allowable.

As you may know, International Paper is seeking a permit to burn tires at its facility in upstate New York.

last Thursday I submitted a statement expressing my concerns with the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the United States Supreme Court. I am here today to reiterate these concerns as we move toward a final vote on this nomination. There…

I came to the floor today to commend our colleagues and extend my appreciation to them because last night the Senate unanimously passed S. 544, the Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Act of 2005. I do not believe it is too great an…