On March 9, 2010, I was called away on personal business. I regret that I was not present to vote on H.R. 3650, H. Res. 1069, and H. Res. 935. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on all votes. ____________________

Mr. President, I am pleased to speak on behalf of this amendment which was cosponsored by Senators Hatch, Schumer, Crapo, Snowe, Sherrod Brown, Enzi, Risch, and Collins. This focuses on companies that continue to face significant…

And facilities to create jobs here. I want to thank many businesses: the U.S. Chamber, the National Association of Manufacturers, the Association of Manufacturing Technology, the Equipment Manufacturers, Motor and Equipment Manufacturers…

I ask unanimous consent that the pending amendment be set aside, and I call up amendment No. 3382. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Michigan…

I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow companies…

I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The bill clerk proceeded to call the roll.

I realize Senator Gregg is up to speak. I do not see him on the floor. I will be only a few minutes, and then I will ask unanimous consent he be recognized after me when he comes to the floor. Mr. President, in a few moments I am pleased I…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 3382 to Amendment No. 3336

Today I rise to commend Chairman Miller and Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers for their work and dedication on this issue. We all want our children to have the highest quality education and educational experience available. That cannot happen…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that there now be a period for the transaction of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Kaufman). Without objection, it is so…

Mr. President, before my friend from California leaves the floor, I first thank the Senator from California for her leadership in bringing together a bipartisan effort to create jobs and for coming to the floor to speak about one of the…

Madam President, first of all, I want to thank the Senator from Oregon for those very passionate comments. We have had the opportunity to join in a number of forums to speak out about the importance of creating jobs in America and of…

I appreciate the Senator from Illinois, my friend, in his comments. I guess my question would relate to the State of Michigan because the Senator listed off some very important statistics. I wonder if the Senator is aware that in March…

Will the Senator yield for a question? I want to ask a question. Would the Senator from Illinois agree that we make choices here every day about what, in fact, we are going to do? And there is no question that the deficit is a huge issue…

I am pleased now to yield such time as he may consume to the chairman of the Intelligence Committee, Mr. Sylvestre Reyes, who has served on this committee for 10 years.

How many minutes remain? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Michigan has 2 minutes remaining.

I'm pleased now to recognize a former senior member of the Intelligence Committee for over 10 years--she served as ranking member--and I yield now to Jane Harman as much time as she consumes.

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker and Members, this measure before us will extend three provisions of our foreign intelligence surveillance laws for 1 year. The provisions are section 206 of the PATRIOT Act, governing…