I think we ought to have these nominees think that their confirmation is still in doubt until they answer these questions and make sure we get the right answers.

Mr. President, 3 years ago this week, the Senate passed the Wall Street reform act to address the historic instability of our financial system. Turmoil in our financial system had revealed that many Americans were trapped with financial…

You advocated user fee funding for expanded regulation by the CFTC on almost all fronts: high-frequency trading, physical commodity holdings, not to mention to help cover the costs of staffing and technology.

The goal of the E-Rate Program is to connect America's classrooms.

E-Rate has to reflect that new era.

E-Rate was a success. And at the time it was built, these technologies were not available at a cost that would have made sense for schools.

I agree with Commissioner Pai and the President, because it is very important for all government programs to stay within their means in this difficult fiscal and economic environment.

The President's ConnectED initiative includes the goal of connecting 99 percent of America's primary and secondary students with high-speed broadband and wireless within 5 years.

I hope E-Rate will avoid prioritizing reaching debatable speed goals for some schools at the expense of necessary connectivity in others.

I look forward to seeing how the FCC addresses this reality through E-Rate reform.

I agree with champions of the program, like our new colleague, Senator Markey, who note that the original goals of E-Rate have largely been met.

I am concerned about the digital divide that may only get larger as rural hospitals are expected to take a leap into the more rigorous requirements of Stage 2.

Madam President, last week a letter was sent to majority leader Harry Reid and minority leader Nancy Pelosi of the House of Representatives, and I wish to read a few quotes from that letter. It says: When you and the President sought our…

I want to thank our panelists here for hanging around and giving us the opportunity to continue to ask questions.

I think it is important to remember that we have got to do this in an intelligent way.

I was pleased that the language was included in the bipartisan JOBS Act, which was signed into law by President Obama.

Madam President, I appreciate the comments of the Senator from Kansas. I am sure he will have to take a call from the Vice President to discuss his remarks on the floor. I appreciate the way in which he talked about all that has been said…

Madam Chair, this amendment is quite simple. It would block the Corps of Engineers from issuing rules or regulations that would charge a fee for surplus water on the Missouri River. I offer this amendment to stop an overreach by the Corps…