We have a responsibility to patients and to their families to ensure that elderly nursing home residents are free from all types of unnecessary drugs.

Thank you very much, Senator Grassley.

This was not the version that I supported. I wanted a version that had spending caps linked to GDP. But as this week we passed the $15 trillion debt mark, I thought it was important that this House come together and figure out a way to…

Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.J. Res. 2, which proposes a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution. It's time to tighten the nation's purse strings and keep Washington from spending more than we can afford. For…

Mr. President, I support the conference report, which includes appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Food and Drug Administration. I am pleased that we followed the regular process to get to this point. It has not…

It carries out a critical mission on behalf of all taxpayers to fairly and consistently enforce our tax laws.

Today we meet regarding two important nominations before this committee.

Since joining the FTC, Jon has become known as a strong protector of full and robust competition in the economy and as a passionate champion for consumers.

I appear here today to introduce Chairman Jon Leibowitz and to strongly support his confirmation to another full term as a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission.

Jon has served as a Commissioner since 2004 and as its Chairman since March of 2009.

Mr. President, I rise to speak in support of the McCain amendment, which is Jobs Through Growth Act. I do not think there is any question that the No. 1 solution to the deep financial hole in which we find ourselves in this country today…

I ask to be recognized for not more than 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 928

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 1819 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

According to GAO, over 14 percent of our senior citizens living outside of nursing homes or assisted living facilities have been injured, exploited, or otherwise mistreated.

I held a hearing earlier this year on elder abuse and neglect and financial exploitation.

Are you sure that these office closures will really be cost-effective?

I believe this would be a dangerous merger for competition and for consumers.

I understand that the final decisions will be made soon, so will you commit to working with me right now in order to address these concerns and modify the proposal if necessary in order to ensure that Wisconsin is not negatively impacted?