I introduced a bill to create an Office of the Homeowner Advocate.

the lending practices of Countrywide Bank were unlawful and unconscionable.

I introduced the Helping Homeowners Refinance Act last month to expand access for eligible homeowners to refinance their mortgages.

While I commend DOJ for bringing the case, again, the settlement only comes to about $2,000 per individual, if you can find these individuals.

I need an advocate in the administration.

Our drive to achieve energy security by decreasing our dependence on foreign oil is an issue Americans all agree on.

I think making a long-term investment in clean domestic energy makes a lot of sense for a lot of reasons.

I authored an amendment with Senator Merkley during the Wall Street reform bill to help end the practice of steering.

climate change is real and actually has an effect. It actually has a cost.

Mr. President, I come to the floor today to talk about my amendment to the transportation reauthorization bill that I have introduced with Senator Blunt. I am grateful this amendment has been included in the base bill of Leader Reid's…

Mr. President, I thank the two Senators for their good work on this very important resolution. ____________________

I come to the floor today on another topic; that is, to thank and congratulate the House of Representatives, which earlier handed a great victory to the people of Wisconsin and Minnesota by passing legislation that will finally allow…

we're just not sure about the international numbers

They deserve to know if there's transparency and accountability for ensuring their safety onboard.

I think whenever you have a tragedy like this happen it makes you look at safety, and I'm head of the Tourism subcommittee and care very much about this.

there's no requirement right now to report the stats to a Federal or international entity

the Coast Guard does track all reportable marine casualties for events that occur within our jurisdiction

I understand that under the Death on the High Seas Act, families who lost a loved one have limited legal remedies.