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Mr. President, I rise this morning to raise questions about why the Republicans in the Senate are holding up a number of nominations. We have heard some of that articulated this morning by a number of our colleagues. I have a specific…
Mr. President, I seek recognition today to address the subject of reconciliation. I have previously spoken about gridlock in Congress and the negative impact it is having on our stature internationally. We are unable to confirm judicial…
Mr. President, I am now introducing the Fugitive Information Networked Database Act of 2010. On December 12 of last year, the Philadelphia Inquirer began a series of articles that served as a blistering indictment of the Philadelphia…
We have talked a lot about how this bill is distracting us from the issue that the American people want us to focus on, and that is jobs. But this bill isn't just merely a distraction. It will have a profoundly negative impact on the job…
I thank my distinguished colleague from Connecticut for awaiting those few comments and yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Connecticut. Amendment No. 3456
I am deeply concerned by reports that the majority party may try to move the health care reform bill through the House without a vote. To move such sweeping legislation, especially considering the price tag, using a parliamentary gimmick…
From The Cincinnati Enquirer to The Washington Post, the editorials today tell the Democrats to stop this health care reform and start again. I agree because I've always based my work on health care on increasing access. This bill fails at…
The President just had a physical and is apparently very healthy. Among the tests he had was a virtual colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer. A virtual colonoscopy employs x ray technology that produces a three-dimensional image of…
Madam President, I have sought recognition to discuss an amendment I intend to offer. The U.S. shipyards play an important role in supporting our Nation's maritime presence by building and repairing our domestic fleet. The industry has a…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 3485 to Amendment No. 3452
It is my intent to offer this amendment when the time is right. I know the distinguished majority leader is now arranging a schedule of pending amendments for votes. So I will not offer it at this time but will seek to have all of the…
Madam President, thank you very much. I appreciate the many times Senator Kaufman comes to the floor to celebrate what is working in Washington and the good work that is done by so many public officials, but also public employees in our…
Well, first of all, I want to thank my good friend from Missouri for providing the leadership for this evening. It is just so important. The American people, I have to tell you, I am very proud of the American people on this issue. During…
Absolutely. And what we are talking about today goes well beyond Medicare. I thought Medicare and Medicaid were complex. This new proposal, this Senate bill that is being pushed at us, HIPAA, the impact of costs on health care just from…
Mr. Akin, I want to come back to the chart you have there. It is a perfect capture of bureaucracy. Bureaucracy, one of the things that we talked about. We are all committed to lowering the health care costs for every single American. That…
Mr. President, I have sought recognition to submit a resolution reauthorizing the John Heinz Senate Fellowship Program. This Congressional fellowship program, created in 1992, is a fitting tribute to my late colleague and dear friend…
On many occasions, the majority leader has been compelled to file a cloture petition, which is well known on this Senate floor. I don't believe it even has to be explained to C-SPAN viewers, even though it is technical and arcane, because…
Mr. President, I have sought recognition to talk about two subjects--first, an amendment filed by Senator Rockefeller, amendment No. 3371 to amendment No. 3336, cosponsored by Senator Hatch, Senator Baucus, Senator Casey, Senator Bayh, and…