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Mr. President, over the last several weeks, we have been debating the increase in the debt ceiling. For the time being, that debate is coming to an end. But I would like to address briefly some revisionist fiscal history that we have heard…
Mr. President, after a contentious several months navigating the increase in the debt ceiling, Congress will be returning home in the next few days. I think many of us are anxious to go back to the States, where we will hear from our…
Mr. President, for the third time in a week, I must object to another short-term Federal Aviation Administration extension. I want to make it absolutely clear that a long-term FAA reauthorization is a priority for this country, and it is a…
Mr. President, I understand the anguish of my dear friend from Texas, and I don't disagree, except for one thing. The tax is not being charged, and that should be a savings to the customers and consumers who are using the air services. But…
the health insurance premiums will increase by 9.4 percent in 2014 as a result of the President's health law.
do you believe that a majority of the employers will be incentivized to stop providing health insurance as a result of the employer mandate and penalties under the law?
the health law has so far failed to deliver its promise to reduce premiums for individuals, families, and businesses.
Reclaiming my time, Mr. Speaker, I would like to insert in the official Record the page summer class. I ask this body to please recognize the pages for the services they have rendered. 2011 Summer Page Class Alexa Abbott, MI, Garrett…
Mr. Speaker, we don't very often get these opportunities. The kids who are at the back that you can't see because you're standing in front of them, this is the first time that we have ever had pages here not in two small groups but one…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. So many of my colleagues have said that it was necessary to storm the White House and take the country hostage in the name of their grandchildren, so I wanted to go on record talking about what I want…
Mr. President, I ask for order in the Chamber. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Will the Senator withhold for a moment? The Senator from Utah.
Mr. President, later tonight we will vote on the majority leader's bill to reduce the deficit and increase the Nation's statutory debt limit. Earlier today the House of Representatives decisively rejected the majority leader's proposal. If…
I ask unanimous consent that I may be able to complete my remarks. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Utah.
Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 682, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to give my full speech. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
Mr. President, according to President Obama and Treasury Secretary Geithner, the Federal government will default on its obligations in 5 days, on August 2, 2011. It is clear that some Democrats, including President Obama, want to use this…