I appreciate the gentleman's courtesy in permitting me to speak on this underappreciated subject. He is raising an issue that I think is sensitive and frankly deserves far more consideration than it has been given by Congress. There is…

And if we're not careful, the taxpayer could be on the hook for a great deal more money. There are some cases that the beaches in question aren't even available to the public. And the concern about some of the artificial beach construction…

I appreciate the gentleman's courtesy, as I appreciate his leadership. Because this is a process that he has been stewarding, being a key congressional partner. I appreciate his referencing what has happened here, dating back to August…

Well, I have listened to the language about damaging the farm safety net. There is a massive farm safety net in place. We're just reducing the safety net to a mere quarter million dollars a year. My friend, Mr. Kind, is absolutely right…

Nearly a decade ago the farmers and families in the Klamath Basin suffered irreparable harm when two government agencies with conflicting demands and questionable data shut off water for irrigated agriculture, threatening a way of life and…

I am offering this amendment on behalf of my Energy and Commerce Committee colleague, Mr. Stearns, as well as Mr. Terry and Chairman Upton, and my appropriations colleagues, Mrs. Emerson, Mr. Diaz-Balart, and Mr. Graves of Georgia. We all…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Oregon will be postponed. Amendment No. 334 Offered by Mrs. Lowey

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. ___. None of the funds made…

Mr. President, I and Senator Merkley and many of the Senators spent a great deal of time working on the question of slots, which, in plain English, is about the right to land a plane. I am very pleased we were able to work out our…

Mr. President, I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from California.

Mr. President, today I am introducing a bill to designate segments of Oregon's Molalla River as Wild and Scenic. I am pleased to be joined in the Senate in introducing this legislation with my colleague from Oregon, Senator Merkley. This…

As the Senator might know, one place that has had a residential airpark for many decades is in my home State, in a town called Independence, OR. Since 1974, folks at the Independence Airpark have had an agreement with the Independence…

I want to thank Chairman Rockefeller for the opportunity to have this colloquy with him today on the topic of through the fence agreements. Now, most folks don't know this, but there are a few different developments throughout the country…

I thank the Senator, both for his important work on this larger FAA bill, and for his willingness to work with me in addressing this issue.

While I understand we may not have an opportunity to vote on my amendment, Mr. Chairman, as we moved forward on this FAA reauthorization bill, can the Senator commit to working with me to find a solution so folks who have never gone afoul…

Mr. President, I thank the chairman of the full committee. He has been exceptionally gracious. I think Senators understand we would not be here other than the fact that the chairman and Senator Hutchison have prosecuted this case…

Madam President, I appreciate the chance to speak for just a few minutes. I particularly wish to thank Senator Hutchison and Senator Rockefeller and tell colleagues that last night, at 10 o'clock, after hours and hours worth of…

Madam President, I yield to the distinguished chairman of the Commerce Committee, and I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to speak briefly after the chairman of the Commerce Committee has spoken. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…