Mark Pryor: “I believe the administration has made a commendable effort to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in healthcare programs.”

I ask unanimous consent that the EPW Committee be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 3096, and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn sine die under the provisions of H. Con. Res. 125, and when it convenes on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at 12 noon, pursuant to P.L. 113-201, following the…

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read three times and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding the upcoming recess or adjournment of the Senate, the President of the Senate, the President pro tempore, and the majority and minority leaders be authorized to make appointments to commissions…