Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs' Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia be authorized to meet during…

The President's budget proposes $2.5 billion over 10 years to align financial incentives with improved outcomes for children in foster care.

I think the American people deserve, when they purchase a ticket from an airline, they get one bag that they can check and a carry-on item in that ticket price and they absolutely get a seat and a glass of water.

Social Security is a lifeline to a life of dignity.

Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 196, had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' The CHAIR. The question is on the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, as amended. The amendment was agreed to. The CHAIR. Under the rule, the…

You know, one aspect of the current fiscal debate which I don't think has received enough attention is foreign holdings of U.S. debt.

Mr. Speaker, with regard to the ``kinetic military action'' in Libya, it appears the tail is wagging the dog. The President first says we won't go but Qadhafi must. Then he says we must go but not Qadhafi. He consults the Arab league…

Dodd-Frank did not address one of the largest root causes of our recent crisis, and that is, Government housing policy.

Mr. President, I appreciate the opportunity the leadership has provided for Senator Snowe and me to present S. 493 and continue to discuss this important bill. It is a very important program that has actually existed at the Federal level…

Mr. President, I will follow up with a few brief comments. The transition is important and worth noting. I am so glad Ranking Member Snowe made reference to the fact that the two of us are on the floor not just to reauthorize because it is…

Mr. President, this portion of the report says, interestingly enough: After having reached a low point in the summer, technology investment is on the rise and social media adoption continues to grow. Despite poor competitive health now…

Mr. President, I come to the floor today to speak on an issue that is of great importance to my home State of Louisiana: disaster recovery from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita of 2005; Hurricanes Gustav and Ike of 2008; and the Deepwater…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 17, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee on…

Thank you, Mr. President. That now puts us in order to continue the discussion of our very important bill that Senator Snowe and I have been managing this week on the floor. I appreciate all the Members' cooperation, particularly the…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: At the end, insert the following: The provisions of…

Mr. President, I call for regular order now with respect to the McConnell amendment, which is the pending amendment on our bill, amendment No. 183, and send a second-degree amendment to the desk. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to yield back any remaining morning business time, which I think is under 3 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Mr. President, I thank the Senators for their discussion of that amendment. I wish, before Senator Udall leaves, to correct one thing for the record. As the manager of the Small Business Innovation Jobs bill, which the Senator was so…