the current economic climate has been difficult for all of America's families; statistics show it has been especially difficult for returning military personnel serving in the National Guard and Reserves.

I am very concerned that servicemembers that are deployed during the conduct of the 2010 Census will be counted in a way that negatively impacts communities that host military installations.

Do you think these things are making a difference in the attitude and the health of our men and women?

I believe, will be significantly undercounted and underfunded for the next 10 years.

We have witnessed an unacceptable number of suicides within our military population.

the uncertainty that's been put forth right now has resulted in the Department's decision--has certainly negatively impacted and affected the morale of our servicemembers and their families.

I think that we all recognize that, as we work into the post-9/11 GI Bill, there's probably some adjustments that need to be made.

the lack of notification was certainly alarming too, I think, Members of Congress and the people who were the beneficiaries.

Under the current law, servicemembers that receive educational assistance in the form of an ROTC scholarship, or that graduate from one of our service academies, are still eligible for full educational benefits under the post-9/11 GI Bill.

When I talk to soldiers about, 'What if we rewarded you for staying beyond 20 by lowering your retirement age?' That rings home to them.

I'm concerned that servicemembers that are deployed during the conduct of the 2010 Census will be counted in a negative way that impacts the communities that host military installations.

due to the Post-September 11 GI Bill, servicemember benefits were increased to rates that are 100 percent of in-State public university tuition rates.

Madam Speaker, I came to talk about health reform, but would first note that the gentleman from Virginia fails to mention that the economy began its nose-dive when Democrats took control of Congress in January 2007. For 54 months before…

Madam President, at 2 o'clock, I believe we are going to have a series of votes, roughly somewhere around 2 o'clock. One of them is going to be on amendment No. 3389, an amendment that I offered yesterday but chose not to speak on…

Mr. President, pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and section 4(G)(3) of the statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, I move to waive all applicable sections of those acts and applicable budget resolutions for…

Mr. President, I will be very brief, and we can get on with this. My amendment is very simple. In the spirit of trying to restart this economy, get Americans back to work, what this amendment does is create a 10-day tax holiday. It is…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 3389

Should we set a nutritional standard that must be met for that meal that the Federal taxpayers are providing?