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I have a modification which I have sent to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The amendment will be so modified. The amendment (No. 1703), as modified, is as follows: On page 190, between lines 14 and 155, insert the following: Sec. 522. Of…
I ask the current business be set aside. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 1703
I will visit with my colleagues today about a problem this Nation is facing, something very critical to our economy and critical to every section of this great land. It is something I was reminded of time and time again when I was at home…
on this fourth anniversary of the tragedy of September 11, 2001, we pause to remember the victims and families impacted by the horrific terrorist attacks on our Nation. We also honor the bravery and sacrifice of our first responders and…
I rise in support of the highway bill conference report. This legislation is 2 years overdue, and I am pleased that we are finally completing this very critical piece of legislation. I would like to thank Senators Inhofe, Bond, Jeffords…
my amendment simply encourages the Secretary of Homeland Security to consider an integrated mobile medical system as part of the Department's requirement for mobile medical systems. The DOD is currently evaluating a fully integrated mobile…
I ask that amendment No. 1125 be called up. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Arkansas [Mr. Pryor] proposes an amendment numbered 1125.
I would like to change gears for a few moments and talk about something that is also important to this body, and that is the judicial compromise that 14 Senators, including myself, reached on May 23. This agreement, or memorandum of…
families in Arkansas want and deserve a national energy policy that truly moves us towards energy independence. We must look beyond oil, gas, and coal and develop cleaner alternatives and new sources of energy, especially renewable fuels…
on Saturday, June 18, 2005, Americans honored the 140th anniversary of Juneteenth, the oldest known celebration commemorating the abolition of slavery in the United States. This day celebrates African American freedom and gives us a chance…
I rise today with some sadness, but also with great pride, to announce that two of my most trusted Senate aides will be leaving my staff. Both have been faithful and selfless in their service to the State of Arkansas, and their…
I know we have other Senators on their way to the Chamber to speak. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.