I thank the chairman for yielding. I just want to emphasize again, as Justice Stevens pointed out in his dissent, that the Supreme Court decision did open the door to foreign- controlled corporations spending money directly in U.S…

Internet Rules Remain Unchanged H.R. 5175 extends the existing rules on coordination to apply to any ``covered communication,'' and defines the term ``covered communication.'' In so doing, the bill repeats the language of the existing…

I stand in support of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions Accountability and Divestment Act of 2010. As a cosponsor of the Iran Sanctions Act, I congratulate the conferees for building on the best features of that bill, and the Senate…

I thank my friend for yielding, and I rise in strong support of this piece of legislation. For more than a century, Mr. Chairman, America has limited the role of private money in public elections. We've done so because we believe that huge…

I want to thank the chairman for yielding. I want to thank Ms. Ros-Lehtinen, my good friend, for the leadership she continues to show on a repeated basis on this issue and so many other issues. I want to thank Mr. Berman. I very much…

I rise with regret today to express my concern about proposed changes to the DISCLOSE Act that I cosponsored. One particular change is deeply troubling--both on the politics and the policy. Having worked on campaign finance and ethics…

Thank you. It's really my pleasure to stand here with my good friend Congressman Dingell in honoring the incredible life and career and advocacy of Ron Gettelfinger, who retired just last week after a distinguished union career that began…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I just wanted to commend my colleague, Congressman Altmire, for introducing this resolution to designate the week beginning May 2 as National Physical Education and Sport Week. Today, the President is…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that privileges of the floor be granted to Scott Glick, a Department of Justice detailee to the Judiciary Committee assigned to my staff, during today's session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, literacy is a fundamental building block for individuals to thrive in our society and in a constantly changing world. Literacy can have an impact on an individual's ability to be…

Mr. President, I rise to speak in support of the nomination of John S. Pistole to be Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration and talk about collective bargaining for TSA employees. The TSA has been without a…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Kaufman). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Madam President, this Monday the Senate Judiciary Committee will begin the confirmation hearings for Elena Kagan to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. These confirmation hearings will provide an opportunity to the public to see…

Mr. President, I rise today to speak about the current situation in the Gaza Strip. In 2007, Hamas, a State Department-designated foreign terrorist organization, forcibly seized control of Gaza. Hamas continues to refuse to recognize…

What morning business this is. For those of us in the National Capital region, this is indeed a very solemn day. One year ago today, nine people died on Washington's Metro. We were shocked and horrified when a red line Metro train struck…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate is in morning business. ____________________

I want to thank the gentleman for yielding. My appreciation also goes out to Chairman Towns for moving this resolution recognizing National Men's Health Week through the Oversight and Government Reform Committee. This past Sunday, many of…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate to conduct a business meeting on June 21, 2010. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it…