I rarely have time to go to the movies, or to watch television, for that matter, but I saw a movie the other night that will forever be etched in my memory. It was a simple documentary entitled, ``Telling Amy's Story.'' And it just so…

Madam President, today I submitted a resolution designating May 24, 2010, as ``Prescription Drug Disposal Awareness Day.'' May 24 would be Timothy Michael Strain's birthday. Timmy, as his family called him, died last year when he was given…

The Pennsylvania Republican delegation is also proud to welcome Representative Critz to the House. Mark, I am sure that you will try to emulate your old boss' record of service to the people of the 12th Congressional District. He is missed…

This week marks the 56th anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling of Brown v. Board of Education. It was a landmark case known throughout this country for putting an end to segregated schools. The case was argued before the Supreme Court by…

A reputable health firm did a survey that they announced this month. Jackson Healthcare in Atlanta, Georgia, surveyed 1,400 physicians on the practice of defensive medicine. Their survey found that the vast majority--83 percent--of…

I commend the work of Senator Dodd on this legislation. We have more work to do. I rise to speak to an amendment I have filed, amendment No. 3891, the homeowners' relief and stabilization amendment. The reason I rise is to speak about a…

Finally, let me also ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record a summary of a ``Report on Progress Toward Security and Stability in Afghanistan'' issued by the Department of Defense dated April 2010. There being no objection, the…

Thank you, Mr. President. With that, I yield the floor and note the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Afghanistan

Mr. President, I rise this morning to speak about the visit this week by Afghan President Karzai and many of his ministers, as well as the policy that is unfolding all these many months in Afghanistan. I rise in the midst of a debate we…

The Federal Government is deep in debt and digging fast. We all know the importance of balancing the Federal budget, but we disagree on how to do that. How can we reduce the deficit without hurting our economy? Do we cut spending, or do we…

Madam President, I have sought recognition to comment further about the pending amendment to make tortfeasors, under the Securities Act, liable for civil damages; that is, people who engage in fraudulent conduct. We have a deep recession…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 3776

Madam President, I have sought recognition to ask cosponsors of the pending amendment who wish to present an argument to come to the floor as early as practical. The pending amendment involves reinstating a civil cause of action against…

Philately, or stamp collecting, is a hobby that teaches history, art, geography, and even heraldry. As stamps have branched out into film and iconic figures, there seems to be no limit to the subjects they cover, from Elvis to dinosaurs to…

Consumer spending is critical to creating new jobs, and the last thing we want to do during a recovery is discourage it. Unfortunately, we are hearing whispers and rumblings that the President's debt commission could recommend a new…

Mr. President, in a four-part series titled ``Justice: Delayed, Dismissed, Denied,'' published in December 2009, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported on the failure of the Philadelphia criminal justice system to provide fair and speedy…

Mr. President, the absence of civil liability is striking in this situation, because there is criminal liability for aiding and abetting under the federal criminal code. I know of no situation where there is criminal liability for conduct…