I wish to speak for a few moments on the Senate floor. We are working our way through a number of confirmations relating to Federal district judges across the country. One of them is the potential Federal district judge for my State of…

I don't think that there is a set aside for rural districts in Connected Educators.

There is no doubt about the important role education plays in a child's life.

Are we not discouraging some things that are very noble in our society, if there is any criteria based upon what we would call 'success' by those college graduates?

Over the past 3 years, I have conducted over 220 townhall meetings in my district. When we discuss Federal spending, my constituents do not want to hear about debt-to-GDP ratios or CBO scoring rules when it comes to the budget. What they…

I do not know where we came up with 96 hours. I mean, you could do 120, 72, 48 hours, whatever.

Kansans and Americans across the country are exhausted by a job market that is failing them. The most recent report in March showed absolutely no improvement in employment. In fact, for women, we saw an increase in unemployment. Madam…

I think the companies are making the decision due to the law, but we will get past that.

Mr. Moran has been the one constant. There have been changes of leadership, a lot of change of staff, but Mr. Moran has always been here, and he has been a good friend.

I thank the Chair. Madam President, nearly every minute someone in America develops Alzheimer's disease. More than 5 million Americans suffer from this disease and more than 35 million individuals worldwide. If trends continue, the number…

I ask unanimous consent to address the Senate as in the morning hour. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Alzheimer's Disease

a concept that I have a lot of interest in is entrepreneurship, the ability to start a business.

We continue to have a significant challenge in this country with our veterans returning.

are there ways to help a veteran who has an entrepreneurial idea pursue the American dream in their garage or their barn, take an idea to market?

I applaud the efforts in the Senate and the passage of the bipartisan bill on Monday.

I hope the House follows suit.

We need to work together on ways to get people back on the job and back in the workforce.

if there are ways that we can work with the Department of Labor to create an environment in which a startup, a new business origination, it very well may be a veteran's choice, but may not have the tools to accomplish that.