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Mr. President, the bill extending permanent normal trade relations to Russia is a positive step for American business and American workers. I have been critical of both Democratic and Republican administration approaches to trade…
Before Congress adjourns, this House will vote on my resolution of inquiry about the U.S.' use of drones. The vote will not be about the thousands of deaths of innocent civilians caused by drones, though that's important. It won't be about…
Over 12 million Americans are unemployed while our infrastructure is falling apart. But at least the U.S. is creating some jobs--for spies. The Washington Post says the Pentagon will dramatically expand the role and size of its own…
Madam President, the first vote tomorrow will be at 12 noon on the resolution of ratification of the Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Additional votes in relation to the Defense bill are expected. ____________________
Madam President, I now ask for a second reading, and in order to place the bill on the calendar under rule XIV, I object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bill will be read for a second time on the…
Madam President, I understand there is a bill at the desk, and I ask for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the first time. The assistant bill clerk read as follows: An act (H.R. 6429) to…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 921, 922, 923, 924, 925, 926, 927, 928, 929, 930, 931, and all nominations placed on the Secretary's…
Madam President, I rise to commemorate the grand opening of the David Betts Double Play Diamond, which will take place a week from today in Bryan, OH. As the result of a community's commitment to working together, an unused farm field will…
Madam President, I rise to address an issue that concerns families and children and veterans and so many children in North Carolina and Ohio and around the country and around the world. I rise for millions of Americans, family members…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 4, 2012; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the…
Madam President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:54 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 10…
You think cutting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid should be part of a budget deal? America's economic collapse was fed by Wall Street greed in the form of a $6 trillion housing bubble. This brought large budget deficits. Some who…
The same geniuses who involved the U.S. in a war against Libya, who knocked off the pro-U.S. Libyan Government, who created in Benghazi an extremist shooting gallery which has claimed four American lives including our Ambassador, who have…
It is my pleasure to welcome Dr. Leslie D. Callahan to serve as our guest chaplain today. I have known Dr. Callahan since she was a toddler and am proud to say that she is the dedicated senior pastor of St. Paul's Baptist Church in…
Mr. President, I do seek recognition. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Ohio. Amendment No. 2956
Mr. President, today I wish to honor the life of Tinkham ``Tink'' Veale II. Mr. Veale was a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist who contributed greatly to the success of numerous businesses and community institutions throughout…
I thank my colleague from Oklahoma. I wish to follow up briefly on that and say that in 1997, when we decided to move toward a balanced budget agreement when President Clinton was President, there was also an agreement to cut the capital…
Mr. President, I commend the chairman and ranking member for the way they are handling this bill. As we have seen on the floor today, Democrats and Republicans alike are able to offer amendments and have an honest debate on the issues…