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Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 11, 2014. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee…
Later this evening, President Obama will address our Nation.
I would like to associate myself with the remarks of my colleague from Oklahoma.
The threat of ISIS and these other terrorist groups, are they a threat? Sure they are, and we have to be eternally vigilant.
The events that unfolded in Ferguson have sparked a much needed national discussion on a range of issues, including police strategy, law enforcement response to civil protest and unrest, and race relations.
One month ago today, an unarmed young man named Michael Brown was shot and killed by a local policeman in the town of Ferguson, Missouri.
the job of law enforcement is to protect the lives and the well-being of the people of our Nation.
The purpose of today's hearing is to examine the effectiveness of Federal programs that provide State and local police with surplus military equipment and grant funding for equipment, exercises, planning, and training.
the United States would follow ISIS, in his words 'to the gates of hell.'
I ask unanimous consent the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn and convene for a pro forma session only, with no business conducted, on Friday, August 8, at 9:15 a.m.; that when the Senate adjourns on…
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it adjourn under the previous order following the remarks of Senator Sessions for up to 40 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so…
Mr. President, on Monday, September 8, 2014, at 5:30 p.m., there will be at least three rollcall votes on confirmation of the Pryor nomination to be U.S. circuit judge for the Eleventh Circuit; confirmation of the Aaron nomination to be a…
Mr. President, before I conclude I simply wanted to thank the staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and our chair, Senator Bob Menendez, for hosting--along with the House Foreign Affairs Committee--yesterday a very successful…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding the Senate's recess, committees be authorized to report legislative and executive matters on Tuesday, August 26, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding the upcoming recess or adjournment of the Senate, the President of the Senate, the President pro tempore, and the majority and minority leaders be authorized to make appointments…
I now ask for a second reading en bloc, and I object to my own request en bloc. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection having been heard, the bills will be read the second time on the next legislative day. ____________________