insurance companies do not appear to readily disclose this information to consumers and businesses.

Earlier this year, Senator Lautenberg and I introduced S. 1036, the Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009.

I firmly believe that programs like SBIR are crucial to our country's national security and our ability to compete in the global economy.

I adjourn this hearing.

We expect the people who receive these funds to use them carefully and honestly.

I don't support handing over Federal research dollars to businesses that have lied to the government about their qualifications or their research capabilities.

I may send some of those questions to all of you.

This hearing will come to order. I should point out that we have a vote on our new nominee for Supreme Court at 3 p.m.

Our climate shapes every aspect of our lives. It's one of the most important pieces of legislation that we will probably ever do in the history of this country.

Over one-third of our Nation's gross domestic product is affected by weather and climate.

I think it is always spectacular when people give up the opportunity to do other things and come into public service where you are guaranteed to come out 20 years older and 30 years poorer, but you do not care because you want a chance to…

He has been such a valuable resource to our Committee that all of this is a little bit bittersweet.

Chairman Rockefeller issued a subpoena to Vertrue to obtain documents responsive to the May 27, 2009, requests.

First, the importance of education. It is as essential as ever to ensure that our children have all the tools they need to become valuable members of our economy and democracy.

With this hearing, the Committee continues to highlight the Federal Trade Commission's role in protecting the American people, especially at a time of unprecedented economic crisis.

It is as essential as ever to ensure that our kids are educated, healthy, and prepared for the 21st century, and that they are protected from commercial exploitation.

Several of these issues are involved in an FCC examination, initiated by Senator Pryor, which is due at the end of August.

I want to thank this Committee for its leadership and commitment to the television industry switch to all-digital broadcasting.