Madam President, at a later time I am going to speak in strong opposition to the substitute offered by the Senator from Arizona, but I must say that he has every right to offer that substitute. We should fully debate it, and then we should…

Today, the Senate begins debate on reform legislation to save an American institution--the U.S. Postal Service. Our Founding Fathers recognized the importance of having a postal service. Article I, section 8 of the Constitution gives…

Mr. President, I am very pleased to join with the chairman of the Homeland Security Committee in urging all of our colleagues to cast a vote for cloture on the motion to proceed to this vitally important bill. There are many different…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to speak for up to 30 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. President, today I will vote in favor of proceeding to the President's latest tax plan because it is essential we begin the debate on comprehensive tax reform. I do this despite my disappointment that the President has not proposed a…

Mr. President, this week marks the 2-year anniversary of the signing into law of President Obama's health care bill. There was no question that our health care system required substantial reform. In passing this law, however, Congress…

Mr. President, during the past week, the Supreme Court heard arguments on the constitutionality of President Obama's health care law. This week also marks the 2-year anniversary of the President's signing that law. There is no question…

Mr. President, I rise today in light of last week's celebration here in the Senate, to recognize the truly historic and remarkable accomplishment of my good friend and colleague, Senator Barbara Mikulski. As we all know, Senator Mikulski…

Mr. President, high energy prices are hurting individuals and families and businesses, particularly during these difficult economic times. While I support the measure before the Senate this week that would eliminate certain subsidies for…

We need to send a strong message that elective office is the place for public service and not private gain.

Mr. President, I rise to speak in favor of the STOCK Act, which we will be voting on very shortly. This legislation is based on a bill that was first introduced in the Senate last fall by Senator Scott Brown, and a similar one introduced…

I yield the remainder of my time to Senator Scott Brown. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Massachusetts.

Madam President, I ask that I be notified after 1 minute. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator will be notified.

Mr. President, as a co-chair of the Congressional Fire Caucus, I am pleased to join Senator Lieberman in introducing legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Fire Administration. We appreciate Senators McCain, Carper and Scott Brown becoming…

Mr. President, today I wish to offer my heartfelt congratulations to my esteemed colleague and dear friend, Senator Barbara Mikulski, on becoming the longest serving woman in the history of the United States Congress. This milestone…

In the 2 years since its enactment, the Affordable Care Act has truly improved health care for families in Maine: It has given 190,000 seniors access to free preventative care and saved them over $5 million in prescription drug costs; it…

Mr. President, I couldn't be more pleased as well as privileged to join all of my colleagues today in congratulating a very good friend and colleague, the dean of the women of the Senate, Senator Barbara Mikulski, on overtaking…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to proceed for up to 20 minutes in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________