I first want to state for the record how tirelessly Senator Cardin has worked to continue the Federal investment in water infrastructure.

Congressional suggestion, that is a new term.

A nationwide investment in water infrastructure projects creates jobs, repairs crumbling infrastructure, and protects public health and the environment.

Nationwide investment in water infrastructure projects will increase jobs, repairs to crumbling infrastructure, and protect public health and the environment.

I can remember when they would all look at the newer States, like Oklahoma's statehood in 1907, as not having the problems.

I am coming to the floor now because we will not have an opportunity to debate on the payroll tax cuts because the vote is going to be at 2:30 and that time is taken. I think it is important for the American public to look at what is…

I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Making Tough Choices

Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to an exceptional leader, superb officer, and friend, LTG Loren M. Reno, the deputy chief of staff, logistics, installations and mission support for the Air Force, as he prepares to retire after…

It is, and this is something that is understood. The term a ``no-brainer'' has been used several times because we do not have to think this through. One of the problems I have had--back when Republicans were a majority, I chaired the…

I do appreciate that. Sometimes we stand on the floor and we talk about jobs. But here is the evidence, Oklahoma has a big dog in this fight. Not only do we have Cushing--when the Senator from North Dakota talked about Cushing, that is…

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Dozens of my constituents have been left not only without their property but also without answers about why and how this happened.

It is critical that this Committee shed light on the circumstances surrounding the bankruptcy, to insert additional facts and information into the public domain.

This Committee will continue to monitor the investigation into MF Global's actions and will work to ensure that customers receive fair treatment throughout this entire process.

This hearing of the Committee on Agriculture to examine the MF Global bankruptcy will come to order.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to praise the incredible people of Oklahoma City and the wonderful community they're building for our retired military veterans. A recent study conducted in 379 cities nationwide by USAA and Military.com ranked…

I appreciate the gentleman for yielding. Without putting too fine a point on it, this is a system and this is a commission that simply exists to solve problems that aren't problems. We have no problem funding Presidential campaigns in the…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. The legislation before us actually does three important things: First, it eliminates an antiquated, outdated system of public financing; second, it terminates an obsolete commission; and then finally…