I appreciate the gentleman's courtesy in permitting me to speak on this bill, and I appreciate the expeditious work of the committee bringing this legislation forward.

Mr. President, as in executive session, I ask unanimous consent that the injunction of secrecy be removed from the following treaty transmitted to the Senate on November 15, 2010, by the President of the United States: Protocol Amending…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res. 674)…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 674, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk…

I ask unanimous consent that the joint resolution be read three times, passed, and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The joint resolution (S.J. Res. 40) was read…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S.J. Res. 40, introduced earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Mr. Russell Sloan, a fellow in the office of Senator Pryor, be granted floor privileges for the week of November 15 through November 19, 2010. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

Mr. President, The Senate has come back to a full-throated debate about the comparative benefits of the tax policies of George W. Bush and Barack Obama. We turn on our cable TV these days and hour after hour there is a great deal of…

Mr. President, Senators should expect the first vote of the day to begin at approximately 11 a.m. That will be the cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the Promoting Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles legislation. If cloture is not…

Mr. 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 5:53 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, November 17, 2010…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate Impeachment Committee be permitted to file their report with respect to the impeachment of Judge Porteus, notwithstanding adjournment of the Senate, on Tuesday, November 16, between…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 17; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the…

As in executive session, I ask unanimous consent that the injunction of secrecy be removed from the following treaty transmitted to the Senate on November 15, 2010, by the President of the United States: Tax Convention with Hungary, Treaty…

Mr. President, I am pleased to join with my colleague from Utah, Senator Orrin Hatch, in introducing legislation to renew an existing Federal program to provide tax incentives for the installation of equipment to refuel cars and trucks…

Mr. President, we are only a few weeks away now from the November elections. Therefore, this is a time for reflection. For me, it is a time to recognize I am nearly through my first 2 years as a Senator. I must say it is an incredible…

I ask consent to speak in morning business for up to 15 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. THE FILIBUSTER

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that my intern, Jake Sullivan, be granted privileges of the floor for the remainder of the day. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.

In working with 26 Oregon National Guard members who have filed a lawsuit against defense contractor KBR, I discovered these Oregon veterans have a compelling case that, while serving in Iraq, KBR's negligence resulted in their poisoning…