Indeed, we have no capital budget in the Federal Government to work with to accomplish that.

the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare has estimated that nearly $240 billion could be saved in the Medicare program over 10 years if the Secretary were authorized to negotiate drug prices.

Mr. President, I rise today to talk about the regrettable and avoidable looming debt crisis if we don't take appropriate and timely steps beginning today and continuing over the next few days. As we continue to work to get our economy out…

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to the Cut, Cap and Balance Act, which is nothing more than a politically motivated distraction from the ongoing budget negotiations necessary to avoid a catastrophic default on our Nation's…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and recognize the rich history of Colombia as we mark Colombian Independence Day on July 20. We honor the people of Colombia and those individuals of proud Colombian descent who are celebrating more than…

Thank you very much, because I think that is an important clarification of what happens, effectively, on the day that the agency stands up.

So which check----

Well, how effective has it been since I believe Congress in the 1990s--in 1993, 1994--passed HOEPA, which was designed to address the issue of predatory lending?

Well, thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.

Drug courts take many forms, but a consistent element in their success is the close cooperation of many players in the criminal justice system.

The dark cloud of budget and debt concerns that lies over Washington right now is a very real thing...

They get it.

And they play well with others.

I was pleased, for example, to join with Senator Thad Cochran this morning and Representative Shelley Berkley at an event in the warmer outside weather today.

Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor a great Rhode Island citizen and a dear friend, the late Malcolm ``Kim'' Chace. My fellow Rhode Islanders and I have lost a great leader in Kim's passing. He will long be remembered for his warmth, humor, and…

Mr. President, I am delighted to be here with my senior colleague, Senator Jack Reed, to welcome Geralyn Wolf, the Bishop of the Episcopal Archdiocese of Rhode Island, who shared with us the prayer this morning. I wish to share with my…

Mr. President, I join my colleague Senator Whitehouse in welcoming Bishop Wolf to the Senate today. I commend Senator Whitehouse for his invitation. Bishop Wolf is not only a pastoral leader in our community, she is also a great community…

Mr. President, today, along with my colleague Senator Whitehouse, I am introducing the Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2011. For nearly a decade, I have worked to correct a serious flaw in our fisheries management system, which…