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I rise today to discuss our strategy against ISIL. Yesterday at our Armed Services Committee, we held a hearing on this topic. Instead of reassuring me that our mission was on the right path, the testimony provided further evidence that…
What I am looking for is the risk involved to those pipelines.
Today, we face another government shutdown, another government shutdown that threatens our economy. And what is this potential shutdown about? It is about Congress trying to dictate to women in my community which healthcare providers they…
they are not going to get there. I mean, they have been very open about that.
as many of my colleagues, on both sides of the aisle, have noted, today's vote on the President's deal with Iran is one of significant consequence. The American people deserve an up- or-down vote on the deal itself. I spent the day sitting…
I rise this evening to discuss the recent nuclear deal with Iran. I join my colleagues in opposition to this deal, and I agree with many of the arguments that have been put forward. Like so many Nebraskans who have contacted me to express…
I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read a third time and passed and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The bill (S. 349) was ordered…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 250. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A resolution (S. Res. 250)…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 178, S. 349. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…
I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported substitute amendment be withdrawn; the Johnson substitute amendment be agreed to; the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered…
I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Thursday, September 10; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved…
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 196, S. 1603. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S …
If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the provisions of S. Res. 250 as a further mark of respect to the late Senator Richard Schweiker of Pennsylvania. There being…
I rise to discuss Federal funding for Planned Parenthood. Every now and then we see something that is so horrific that we must answer it. And by now, we are all familiar with the deeply disturbing videos of Planned Parenthood doctors…
When we return from our recess, we need to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank. Ex-Im has helped Nebraska businesses grow and export U.S.-made products overseas. In fact, last year, my district exported over $60 million of Nebraska…
I would hope that you would reconcile those statements for the public.