The fact is our housing policies have failed on a grand scale.

The Corker rule is unwritten, isn't it, Mr. Chairman?

I rise today in opposition to the nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the U.S. Supreme Court. Upon President Obama's nomination of Ms. Kagan, I stated that I would base my decision on what I could ascertain about her judicial…

I rise to oppose the Landrieu amendment. Only 1 day after the President signed the Dodd-Frank financial regulation bill into law, at that time proclaiming an end to taxpayer-funded bailouts, we find ourselves debating another bailout bill…

Judging by the minutes of the Fed's June Open Market Committee meeting and statements by Fed officials, uncertainty about the economic outlook has risen recently.

some observers warn of growing risk in the $2.8 trillion municipal debt market.

If the debt continues to accumulate and becomes unsustainable, as the Congressional Budget Office believes our current policies are, then the only way that can end is through a crisis or some other very bad outcome.

Do you believe that it is important for Congress to act quickly to reform the GSEs and provide certainty and clarity to our Nation's housing policies?

I want to get into the area of small business lending. Mr. Chairman, I hear reports of a credit crunch for small businesses and calls by other people to initiate more government programs to jump start lending in this area.

Some people believe that the Fed is running out of options. From what you just said, you believe you still have some options, depending on the circumstances.

long-term unemployment problems is a cancer dealing with our economy and people's operations.

I rise today to offer some remarks on the Dodd-Frank regulation conference report, which is now before the Senate. Nearly 2 years ago, the financial crisis exposed massive deficiencies in the structure and culture of our financial…