Did they not do that?

Mental health continues to be a concern in rural areas, access, wait times, etc.

This one is a big issue, as you know.

It seems so simple, a base that has opportunities. So if you could do that, I'd greatly, greatly appreciate it.

Percent fulfillment and so forth.

I know that people don't want to say the words 'climate change.' They all flip out.

I have seen some of the solar energy that the marines have utilized in the Forward Operating Bases (FOBs), and it is unbelievable.

You acknowledge that's the rule.

That would be great.

It's also a little piece of the bigger issue of disability claims.

It's very frustrating to me, because being on the appropriations side and being on the authorizing side, it's kind of an interesting story.

I want to make sure it's clear, and this is a great place to do it, to make sure it's on the record and that it's very clear how this process works.

Help me understand. You give them a list, and tell them 29, or whatever the percent is.

Have you received, you or your office or other offices, from the Navy or Air Force other proposals to save the money rather than furloughs?

I think it's like when we first bought our first flat screen TV, we mortgaged our house to get it.

Can you give me the assurance I need that they're actually doing and following up on the issues you've brought forward?

I am glad to see you have identified rural veterans--$250 million is included for rural health initiatives such as mobile clinics, fee-basis care, and telemedicine.

Did they give you dates that are now past due?

I would like to know what 'exploring collaborations' with community and Federal providers encompasses?

I now ask for a second reading and object to my own request en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bills will receive their second reading on the next legislative day. ____________________

I understand there are two bills at the desk. I ask for their first reading en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the titles of the bills for the first time en bloc. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2013; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 6:23 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at 10 a.m…

I want to thank you for reaching out for first people in this country, especially Alaska Native and American Indians.

Can you restate that for me, and then tell us what is your confidence level in that?