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Mr. President, I rise today to discuss the collapse of MF Global. While its demise hasn't triggered the sort of economic turmoil we saw in 2008, let me assure you it is having a devastating impact on the livelihoods and savings of many in…

Overlapping, conflicting and unclear tax policies can stifle economic development.

Mr. President, I rise today to strongly support Richard Cordray, the President's nominee to be Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Three years ago our economy was tumbling into the deepest recession since the Great…

When designed well, tax incentives can work to bring new businesses and jobs to low income communities, including to Indian Country.

Dr. Majumdar is exactly the type of person this country needs leading our efforts to develop and deploy energy technologies to meet the challenges of climate change and national security.

This longer term vision can especially be seen in his discussion with stakeholders about how to build a market for ARPA-E technologies, to avoid the dreaded 'valley of death' between development and commercialization.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, for holding this important hearing.

The threat to the existence of independent community pharmacies is real.

I am focused on maintaining access to pharmacies for my constituents, ensuring the best patient care and keeping drug prices as low as possible.

We want other people to be able to see that besides the 250 people that are crammed into a room to watch.

You think no one is really watching you sometimes?

This has been a highly interesting hearing, and I hope that we will be able to have people watch it.

I think we all can understand the importance of the dignity of the Court and the majesty of the Court.

Thank you very much, Senator Kohl, for holding this hearing.

This is a very large and a very complex merger, and I have been hearing a tremendous amount about the potential impacts of this merger, both positive and negative.