Mr. President, today marks one of the most historic and certainly highly anticipated Supreme Court decisions in a long time. I would be less than candid if I didn't say I am enormously disappointed that the Court upheld the law in its…

I've been very disturbed to hear today that it's inappropriate for the National Rifle Association to take a position on this resolution. It should be clear to everyone that as a long-time NRA board member, I take a back seat to no one on…

Mr. President, I rise today to introduce legislation that would potentially help in solving a significant unemployment problem in my home state of Alaska. Today, joined by my colleague, Senator Mark Begich, I introduce the Niblack Mining…

I ask for support of the amendment, and I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second.

Mr. President, low-altitude surveillance flights over farmers' and ranchers' private property has caused bipartisan concern, and it is happening--EPA is flying these flights. Senator Nelson and I and the entire Nebraska delegation wrote to…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the reading be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection…

Mr. President, I call up amendment No. 2372 and ask for its consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The Senator from Nebraska [Mr. Johanns] proposes an amendment numbered 2372.

Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. This is a 60-vote threshold. The legislative clerk called the roll.

Mr. President, given the EPA's recent track record with agriculture--if not downright contempt for it--farmers and ranchers simply don't trust the EPA. They could have done this program right and reached out to the congressional…

Mr. President, today I rise to introduce a very important piece of legislation--the Mental Health First Aid Higher Education Act. The bill authorizes a nationwide demonstration program that treats Mental Health First Aid like the first aid…

Madam President, I think most Americans would agree it is important that we strike a proper balance between abundant and affordable energy and responsible standards of environmental performance. But too often in recent years, the…

Mr. President, I would like to have the Record reflect if there had been a rollcall vote, I would have voted no on this item.

I rise to take 10 seconds to support the amendment of my colleague from Nebraska. It keeps in place a program that has been in place since 1990. It is a good amendment.

I support this legislation. It's long overdue. Title VI of this legislation is a good step forward in Pet 4 in Alaska, so it is with great amazement that I listened to the two previous speakers. Wind power, you can take and cover every…

Let me just close by saying that I hope my colleagues will support us on this resolution. Thank you, Mr. President.

Mr. President, I rise today to support S.J. Res. 37. The rule addresses emissions from powerplants. However, in my judgment, this rule goes too far, too fast, and tries to achieve too much in too little time, at too high a cost to our…

Mr. President, Senate amendment No. 2187 offered by Senator Kerry has now been voice voted onto the farm bill. It is unfortunate that this significant change of USDA policy occurred without a recorded vote. While it may sound innocuous to…

I strongly oppose this amendment. I know this amendment may have good intentions, but it is misguided. It will hurt the employment in the Native villages of Alaska. We have studies that show that the employment would not increase if we…