I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title XVII add the following: Subtitle D--Promotion of Timely Exploration for Geothermal…

For far too long, the Federal Government has imposed regulatory burdens that have impeded economic growth and limited our access to domestic energy. This legislation, which passed out of the Natural Resources Committee on a bipartisan…

In conclusion, let's correct two statements that were just made. Number one, the Chamber of Commerce and the geothermal industry testified in our committee that they're for this, and I have letters from them saying that they're for this…

First of all, one of the things people have to accept--and it does not happen around here--is we do not have an income problem. We have a spending problem. All the money in the world would not get us to where you are able to solve every…

Mr. President, I thank the Senator from Missouri. Like everyone, I have been perusing the numbers to try to figure out whether this gets us somewhere and whether it will actually come to fruition. A quick look at history. As the Senator…

The Democrats only want to have a political tool to keep hitting us over the head again and again and again. They want to spend the next 2 months debating this issue. If the middle class does not get this tax cut, they will only have one…

I want the American people to understand something very clearly: This debate today is not about policy; it is only about politics. It has always been about politics. Number one, there is no Senate bill. Our friends on the other side keep…

Mr. President, I rise today to recognize and honor Don Dixon, who is retiring from Senate service. Don has been a trusted advisor and dear friend for many years. Approximately 15 years ago, I was blessed to have Don join my staff as my…

Mr. President, today I join with Idaho's senior Senator Mike Crapo to recognize and pay tribute to the exceptional dedication of Marty Peterson, who is retiring after 51 years of public service in our great State. For nearly 20 years…

Mr. President, both sides agree that everyone benefits from a marketplace free of fraud and other deceptive and exploitative practices. The disagreement is over the best way to structure our Federal regulatory agencies to accomplish this…

First of all, let me say I think there has been an adequate compromise that has been reached, and we are to have a side- by-side to vote on which will give everybody the opportunity to express themselves. Let me say that every single one…

Mr. President, I rise to recognize a great loss suffered by the people of Idaho and the Takasugi family in particular. Last week, Idaho State Representative Pat Takasugi passed away after a 3- year battle with cancer. During that fight he…

Madam President, I rise today to recognize the valor and accomplishments of the 389th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. The 389th--better known as the T-Bolts--is part of the 366th Fighter Wing based at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho…

Madam President, as the leader has indicated, I will withdraw this amendment at the conclusion of this colloquy, but I want to make sure my colleagues understand what the amendment does. This amendment prohibits any funds from being used…

Madam President, The amendment prohibits any funds from being used by the CFTC to promulgate any final rules under Title VII until the agency substantiates that those rules are economically beneficia1, adheres to congressional intent to…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment, and I call up my amendment No. 814. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator…

I wish to note that as cosponsors of the amendment, Senators Johanns, Shelby, Toomey, Moran, Vitter, and Kirk are also supportive. The unprecedented scope and pace of agency rulemaking in the United States today is posing incredible…

I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide for the orderly implementation of the provisions of…