Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That, as a mark of respect to the memory of R. Scott Bates, Legislative Clerk of the United States Senate, all flags of the United States located on Capitol Buildings or on…

As a mark of respect to the memory of R. Scott Bates, Legislative Clerk of the United States Senate, all flags of the United States located on Capitol Buildings or on the Capitol grounds shall be flown at half-staff on the day of his…

America should not allow the unscrupulous operation of unsafe ships with ill-trained crews to threaten the oceans, our coastlines, or our citizens.

U.S. shipping companies can compete and succeed in the world's international trade marketplace when competition is fair.

This Nation's tax policies should promote business growth, not stifle it.

Congressional and Administrative action is needed to strengthen the U.S. maritime industry and level the playing field in the international shipping arena.

The U.S. maritime industry has been the world leader in innovation over the last 30 years.

I hope the President's budget proposal funds these grant activities from general revenues in full recognition of the broad public benefit that accrues from effective underground infrastructure protection.

Mr. President, the last Congress enacted legislation which protects our nation's vital underground infrastructure.

This legislation, based on S.1115, the Comprehensive One-Call Notification Act, does just that.

I am pleased to report that the response to the one-call legislation has been extremely positive.

This study is a bottom-up effort with emphasis on letting those with hands-on experience play leading roles.