The ongoing abuses and tragedies in Burma are almost unfathomable. The brutal and cruel military dictators systematically oppress and exploit the ethnic minorities in Burma, and they are denied the basic and fundamental rights that belong…

I thank the Chair. In the absence of any other Senator seeking recognition, I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant Daily Digest clerk proceeded to call the roll. The PRESIDING…

This spring, in a small town in my district called Renovo, the Bucktail Area Junior/Senior High School dedicated its campus to another educational institution: Raymond H. Rathmell. Mr. Rathmell was involved with the school for 42 years…

This week the House is going to consider another so-called jobs bill, but what is really in this bill? Certainly not many private sector jobs or real help to America's small businesses. Extending unemployment compensation is necessary, but…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read three times and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements related to the bill be printed in the Record…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of H.R. 5128, which was received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that on Thursday, June 10, after any leader time, the Republican leader or his designee be recognized to move to proceed to the consideration of S.J. Res. 26, a joint resolution disapproving the EPA…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider en bloc Executive Calendar Nos. 894, 895, 896, 897, and 898; that the nominations be confirmed en bloc; the motions to reconsider be laid on…

Mr. President, I think if there is one way to describe, summarize, or encapsulate the feelings that are not only I think prevalent in the Senate or in the Congress but throughout the country, when we think of our children and all children…

Mr. President, first, I commend the work of Senator Landrieu, who always brings passion and commitment to so many issues. Of course, those that relate to our State of Louisiana are always at the top of the list. We are grateful for that…

Mr. President, I understand there are two bills at the desk. I ask for their first reading en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the clerk will report the bills for the first time. The assistant legislative clerk read as…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements related to the…

I now ask for a second reading, and I object to my own request, all en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee be discharged from further consideration of H. Con. Res. 211 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

In a year when, for the first time in memory, the Pelosi Congress is failing to adopt a budget, I am proud to cosponsor a spending limit amendment that would place a cap on Federal Government spending. Tax rates go up and down, tax laws…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 26; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning…

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 7:41 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at…

Mr. President, as a reminder, the filing deadline for first-degree amendments is 1 p.m. tomorrow. ____________________