We need to do more to encourage that and to exemplify companies like that.

A real testament to what everyone in that family became--a productive member of society, and it was all because of government programs.

The Healthy Families Act only says 7 days, 7 days, of paid sick leave a year.

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for 15 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Madam President, yesterday our colleagues on the other side of the aisle stopped the Senate from reducing the enormous burden of debt that students take on. At a time when college is more expensive than ever, this body's inaction will…

I was interested in the statistics about paid family leave. That we are one of just a few countries, the others are Swaziland, and Papua New Guinea that I can find.

I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Quayle). The amendment was agreed to.

Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Colorado will be postponed. Amendment No. 28 Offered by Mr. Engel

I think we can learn from our competitors, and we have to remember that the competitive edge is about not just businesses, it is about making sure that our children can compete and can thrive in the world ahead.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that at the conclusion of the remarks by the Senator from New Hampshire, I be recognized for up to 20 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. President, in an attempt to refresh our memory on what happened with the overreach of the EPA, we might remember that it was from this podium, I guess, 2 weeks ago--it was on a Friday that we found out and we had access to a tape that…

With that, I yield the floor and suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

Mr. President, first of all, I will be introducing a bill in a minute called S. 3053, but as a predicate to that, let me talk again about my ongoing investigation of the overreach of the Environmental Protection Agency. Certainly the…

competitiveness within this country requires that kind of minimum floor and safety.

we are going backward. Workers are hurting more today than they were before.

Thank you. My time is expired. I do have questions for the rest of you, and if I do not get to ask them, I will submit them, and would appreciate answers because you all have vital information that we need.

I think we are all upset with Ms. Ortiz's situation.

For many working parents, achieving a good balance between work and family is a daily struggle.