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Mr. President, when I first ran for Congress in 2010, then-Vice President Biden was on a ``recovery summer'' tour. You see, on the heels of a trillion-dollar stimulus package, he argued millions of jobs would magically appear. Happy days…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Indiana. The Economy

Mr. President, we need to support our Capitol Police, and we will. We need to repay our National Guard, and we will. We need to protect our allies who kept our troops safe, and we will. Emergencies arise, and the biggest threat to dealing…

Mr. President, Senate amendment No. 2123 would make new budget authority available for fiscal year 2021. The Senate Committee on Appropriations has not filed its suballocations as required by the Congressional Budget Act. Therefore, I…

I thank Ms. Granger for yielding, and I thank Ms. DeLauro for the work you have done, but I cannot support this bill. Before giving my short testimony, I would like to quickly congratulate Lydia Jacoby from Seward, Alaska, on winning an…

It is about communications. I can't even build a road from one community to another community. No place else in America can that happen. So I am asking you to continue what you are doing, which you are hurting my State, but you are getting…

I thank my colleague for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 4502. Inflation, inflation, and inflation, this is the biggest thing I hear about back in Indiana's Sixth District. Hoosiers in Indiana worry about the…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I would like to thank Chairman Grijalva and, of course, the ranking member, Mr. Westerman, for the support of scheduling this bill for final passage. I would also like to thank my good friend, Debbie…

In closing, Mr. Speaker, the TEACH grant program fails too many of our teachers, and it needs to be fixed. It is important that our Federal Government honors its promises. The Consider Teachers Act creates flexibility and streamlines…

Throughout my career, I have worked to protect vulnerable populations. Yesterday, I was proud to support the Consumer Protection and Recovery Act, which will aim to protect exploited consumers, including the elderly, who are oftentimes the…

Mr. President, today I wish to recognize and celebrate the centennial of Indianapolis' Frederick Douglass Park. In the early 20th century, recreational opportunities for Black Americans in Indianapolis were separate and unequal. There were…

Mr. President, I rise here today to give emphasis to something I think is very important--it has been done basically annually--and that is talking about our Pledge of Allegiance. It is an expression of patriotism and commitment to our…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there…

I thank my colleague very much for his reflections on what is really at stake here, Mr. President. Last month, the Biden administration's Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services notified the State of Indiana that it was withdrawing…

Mr. President, my friend from Oregon, we have had a discussion not only on this particular issue. I respect his point of view. And I think we both agree, though, that when it comes to healthcare, it is something that is breaking the bank…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of my bill, which is at the desk. Further, I ask that the bill be considered read a third time and passed, and that the motion to reconsider be…

Mr. President, I rise today because, in a practical place like the State of Indiana, believe it or not, we actually balance our budget every year. We have commonsense things in place that if you are going to receive some benefits of some…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Murphy). Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Indiana. Unanimous Consent Request