Mr. Chairman, I rise today in favor of H.R. 1873, the Electricity Reliability and Forest Protection Act, and I thank Mr. LaMalfa for his leadership on this issue. I would also like to commend the nonpartisan support for this bill, and…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess from 12:30 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for the weekly conference meetings and the time during the recess count postcloture. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without…

Mr. President, last year, a woman named Carol Denise Richardson was released from Federal prison after President Obama granted her clemency. She had been serving a life sentence for possessing and intending to distribute 50 or more grams…

Thank you for your willingness to serve. And I know you are working very, very hard for the best interest of the country.

We make the decision, okay, but where you can be helpful is just giving good information.

We do not talk a lot about infrastructure in terms of broadband.

I have been hearing concerns with the Commission's AM Revitalization proceeding.

Will I get my bills and amendments voted on earlier if I give my time to you?

I think those are valid. I think those are things we can work through.

Processing times for original Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit claims averages 22 days and is very labor-intensive.

Both bills aim to strengthen and advance education benefits provided to our Nation's veterans.

We appreciate your service to your country and to your fellow veterans, which is very, very important.

I am from Arkansas. That is my Southern drawl, unless I mumble.

I think this legislation is the fair and right thing to do.

I am proud to sponsor two of the bills that were under consideration during today's hearing.

I do think that we forget how far we have come.

This bill would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a high technology education pilot program.

certain time spent by members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, while receiving medical care from the Department of Defense on active duty, could get credit for this time for purposes of eligibility for GI Bill benefits.