But, that has a huge impact on the quality of life of families and children in this country.

I am requesting that this Committee begin an immediate inquiry into the facts and circumstances surrounding this effort.

I think we all recognize that America is the home to ingenuity and innovation and we can compete in the world economy and succeed.

I think this is too important for Congress to sit on the sidelines.

I think many of us are looking for... enforcement and looking for protection of their intellectual property.

We all understand that a sustainable economic recovery has to depend on a healthy housing economy.

these cuts will come, not from the D.C., Washington, Baltimore, metro area.

I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Massachusetts is recognized.

We have here a bipartisan desire to proceed with a substantial cybersecurity bill. It is a national security priority.

Madam President, I thank Chairman Boxer for pulling us together. I want to make three quick points in the time I have. The House bill cuts $2 billion out of the clean water and safe drinking water infrastructure loan programs at a time…

I think the attention to bubbles is inherently difficult.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.

I think there is no single tool, no magic bullet. I think we have to work on all of these pieces.

I think Dr. Diamond's nomination, and I hope confirmation, to the Federal Reserve will provide an interesting perspective.

Mr. President, today I am introducing the Preserving Homes and Communities Act. I introduced an earlier version of this legislation in 2009. I am pleased to again be joined by Senators Durbin, Leahy, Merkley, Whitehouse, and Franken as…

Madam Speaker, I rise today to support H.R. 4, the Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011. The expanded reporting requirements to the Internal Revenue Service are mandated by the health care reform act of 2010 on any…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Manchin). Without objection, it is so ordered. Delivery System Reform

Mr. President, it is my understanding that this amendment is agreeable to both sides; therefore, I ask for its adoption. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 142) was agreed to.