Mr. President, today I wish to recognize the 2011 Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame inductees and their contributions to the recent history of the State of Connecticut and our Nation. In the spirit of preserving the often untold…

Mr. President, today I commend the Greater Bridgeport Youth Orchestras, GBYO, as it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. This legendary local group currently at a membership of 250 students of all ages from 29 different communities…

I rise today to speak on an issue that is profoundly important and meaningful to this body at this moment in history. We face a critical juncture in our Nation's history, and we absolutely must renew and strengthen the Violence Against…

Mr. President, today I wish to recognize the 2011 inductees of the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame, a nonprofit organization that honors men and women from Connecticut who have served their communities in commendable ways since retiring…

Mr. President, I too rise today to discuss the incredible importance of the Violence Against Women Act. For nearly 18 years, the Violence Against Women Act has been the centerpiece of our Nation's commitment to end domestic violence…

It seems to me all of you are, in effect, articulating the position that a simpler tax code that makes it easier to comply and harder to cheat is going to be better for the vast majority of Americans and businesses.

when I take out the $1 trillion worth of tax expenditures, they seem to go to a small number of these special interests.

would it not make for a simpler system to, in effect, root those out and ensure fairness for everybody.

Mr. President, I call up amendment No. 2066. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Merkley). The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Delaware [Mr. Carper] proposes an amendment numbered 2066.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to withdraw amendment No. 2065. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator has that right. The amendment has not been proposed.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To appropriately limit the compensation of…

Mr. President, some of our colleagues have raised justifiable concerns about the level of compensation that has gone to some of the most senior officials at the U.S. Postal Service. The compensation package for one previous leader of the…

Mr. President, today I wish to pay tribute to the extraordinary life and immeasurable legacy of long-time Connecticut legislator and Superior Court judge, the Honorable Robert Satter, who passed away on January 16, 2012, Martin Luther…

Mr. President, today I rise to recognize the Stamford Young Artists Philharmonic, SYAP, and most especially, Salvatore Princiotti, SYAP's beloved founder and conductor, who is retiring after 52 years. Currently, SYAP runs eight different…

Mr. President, today I wish to acknowledge the seven Connecticut students who have been named 2012 Intel Science Talent Search semifinalists. This elite, national competition seeks to honor high school students who excel in a science or…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to call up amendment No. 2028. The assistant bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Kentucky [Mr. Paul] proposes an amendment numbered 2028.

Mr. President, at a time when America's infrastructure is crumbling, at a time when the Postal Service is losing $4 billion a year, does it make sense to send $2 billion to Egypt? Does it make sense to borrow money from China to send it to…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to not offer my amendment No. 2026, and I yield back. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator has that right.