I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Partisan Rule Change

Mr. President, this is a pretty simple amendment. It has to do with correcting a problem that we have found in Ohio and around the country. Amendment No. 2956 simply calls on the Secretary of Defense to work to standardize the educational…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To require a report on Department of Defense efforts…

Mr. President, I am pleased to join my colleague from Connecticut in offering this amendment, which is modeled on the bipartisan legislation we introduced in March along with a number of Senators on both sides of the aisle. We also…

Mr. President, this amendment is intended to expand the opportunities for defense industry employees to attend or participate in Department of Defense educational institutions and programs. Specifically, the amendment will broaden the…

Mr. President, I ask that further reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To enhance authorities relating to the admission of defense…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the pending measure be set aside, and I call up amendment No. 2995. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Ohio [Mr…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 2995

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the pending amendment be set aside and call up amendment No. 2956. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the clerk will report the amendment. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from…

Yes. That would be great. I am willing to take a voice vote, and I believe it is going to be accepted. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Does the Senator from Ohio seek recognition?

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I thank you, Congressman Garamendi. I am really listening carefully to what Congressman Tonko and Congressman Higgins have been saying this evening and thinking about what's going on in Ohio, the northern band of Ohio, from Toledo through…

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