Very quickly, I think I understood the gentleman to say that this would affect some of the Corps' operations. This will in no way affect the Corps' operations whatsoever. This is a study that does nothing more than dictate how some things…

In recent months the Midwestern United States has been pummeled by severe weather that has destroyed land, homes, and even lives, particularly along the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. Citizens living in communities along the Missouri…

The Missouri River basin is currently facing some of the worst flooding in its history. This devastation, combined with the ongoing economic crisis and our aging inland waterways infrastructure, means that now, more than ever, we must be…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

I would like to congratulate the Appropriations Committee and the chairman for their fine work on making some difficult choices. Obviously, our budget times are tight. We have to prioritize our spending, and we have some emergencies here…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill, before the short title, insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available in this Act…

I yield myself the balance of my time. The Acting Chair. The gentleman is recognized for 30 seconds.

Madam President, conversations continue today about exactly how we are going to meet the financial obligations our country faces. A fundamental question on hand seems to be do we borrow more and spend more or do we make the serious…

I would like to thank the gentlewoman from Illinois for her leadership on this important issue. I rise today in support of House Resolution 1309 and in support of my en bloc amendment that aims to provide more certainty to the National…

Basically what I'm trying to do here is to point out the absurdity and misalignment of priorities which have become clear in this appropriations bill. I live along the Missouri River in Missouri, and we've had families that have been…

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 3, line 24, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,750,000).'' Page 6, line 6, after the dollar amount, insert…

I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Missouri will be postponed. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: mississippi river and…

I would like to say to both Senator Sessions and Senator Johnson, who were primary leaders in this idea that we shouldn't go home, that Republicans shouldn't vote to adjourn, that you were going to object to things that didn't relate to…

It shows we have been 800 days without a budget, and basically 800 days without any structure or process of how we spend the people's money. It has been 800 days since the last time we could come up with an appropriations process, so maybe…

I will. I also asked the Senator about his view of this budget situation. The Presiding Officer and I were secretaries of state together some time ago and have known each other a long time. I am glad to have him in the chair as we have…

Mr. President, I am pleased to have a chance to talk about the work I think we should be doing this week and surely will do in the weeks to come. We are really discussing who we are going to be as a country, what model we are going to…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. THE NATIONAL DEBT

Mr. President, I am pleased to join my friend Senator Carl Levin in introducing this legislation to create a new U.S. Department of State special envoy for religious minorities in the Middle East. As we observe the political upheavals…