Mark Pryor

I want to take this opportunity to highlight a few of the most innovative approaches, programs, and investments undertaken by the private sector to date.

Listen, thank you all for being here.

I had not intended to speak right now. I know the leaders are working on trying to get the process clear so we can move this legislation forward. But I would like to mention a few of my colleagues who really helped in this process. We had…

I would like to say a few more words. When the Democratic leader pointed at me to say something a few moments ago, we were not really prepared for that. We talked about coming to the floor later. I am so glad Senator Collins is on the…

I think we'll get an agreement today.

I rise to say I have disappointment and frustration and that is what is causing me to speak today, because this is the day I worked very hard to prevent. I think many in this Chamber, on both sides of the aisle but particularly on this…

I ask unanimous consent that Bob Ross, a detailee from the Department of Agriculture to the Committee on Appropriations, and Mike Hallinan, a fellow in my personal office, be granted the privilege of the floor for the remainder of the…

I rise today to talk about the Agriculture appropriations bill, but I have to start by thanking our chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee. She has already done so many good things for that committee and for the Senate. Obviously, she…

I believe that Judge Jay Moody will do an excellent job and that we will all be proud of his future service on the bench.

I rise to talk about the farm bill. Ten days, that is all the time we have to work out some agreement on our farm legislation before we revert to the 1949 farm policy in this country. Let me make this very clear to the American people and…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Indian Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 18, 2013, in room SD-628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

I ask unanimous consent that the Special Committee on Aging be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate September 18, 2013, to conduct a hearing entitled ``Older Americans: The Changing Face of HIV/AIDS.'' The Committee will…

And do you think you will save money by doing that?

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I want to thank you and Senator Coburn for your work on this.

What is that, about a 35, 40 percent reduction?

Do you all have an initiative on that?

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 18, 2013. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee on…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 18, 2013. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee on health, education, labor, and…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 18, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Small Business and entrepreneurship be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 18, 2013, at 10 a.m. in Room 428A Russell Senate Office Building to conduct a roundtable…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 18, 2013, at 10 a.m. in room SD- 430 of the Dirksen Senate office building. The…

That is exactly right. I thank the Senator from Oregon for his good question, because that is exactly right. We need some mechanism to make sure we are consistent and coherent and cohesive in our energy policy in the country. Things…

I wish to thank my two colleagues from New Hampshire and Ohio and, of course, my colleagues from Alaska and Oregon as well for their leadership on this very important piece of legislation. I have four amendments that I would love to be…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 18, 2013, at 10 a.m. in room 406 of the Dirksen Senate office building, to conduct a hearing…

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