Richard Shelby: “The spectacular failure of AIG sent shockwaves throughout our economy, and led to a $170 billion bailout by the Federal…”

I rise today for the last time here to address my colleagues on the floor. After nearly 100 years of combined service between myself and the chairman, I think that we understand the Senate a little bit. This bill, we know what it is--we…

Regrettably, this was all predictable and avoidable.

A complex and evolving security environment requires a serious commitment to our national defense.

Medical care costs are continuing to increase year after year, as we all know.