Mark Pryor

I think if nothing else, that is what one thing that the economic recovery, our stimulus money, proved--that we can do this without earmarks because of the great partnerships we have with the States.

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 7:05 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at 10 a.m…

That does go back to the appropriations process, because obviously those things require money, they take investment in our future. But the truth is if we are stymied in our appropriations process, there are a lot of good things that we…

If it is agreeable with the Senator from Tennessee, I will ask the Senator from Virginia to say a few words. We understand he has a pressing engagement. I don't think there is anything more pressing than when it is your wife's birthday, so…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at 10 a.m.; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be…

I understand there is a bill at the desk, and I ask for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title for the first time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 1173) to repeal the CLASS…

I thank Senator Alexander from Tennessee for his leadership on this issue. He is the one who wanted to come here and praise the two leaders for their leadership. Again, they are demonstrating leadership by reaching this agreement and…

I have one thing to say in closing while my two colleagues are still on the floor: Today, Senator Shaheen read Washington's Farewell Address which we have been doing in the Senate since 1888. One of the reasons we do that is because…

I likewise wish to thank Senator Boozman. He keeps calling me the senior Senator. We are partners. He does great work for the State of Arkansas, and I appreciate his leadership. Although he has been here a short time, his presence has…

since we have other Senators on the floor, what I would like to do is withhold my comments until a few of our other colleagues have a chance to speak, if that would be permissible to Senator Alexander?

I am really honored to sit here today and recommend her for confirmation as a Federal judge in the Eastern District of Arkansas.

OK. And I know that the GAO made several recommendations and one was enhanced collaboration between the Army and Veterans Affairs on ways to improve operations.

Are you saying that you are putting every person buried in Arlington in an electronic database?

Thank you for having this hearing. It is very important and I appreciate you doing it.

What happens if a family member comes to you and says, hey, I think there is a problem?

Ms. Condon, did you have any comment on that?

I think there is a newfound sense of urgency in Congress to watch every dime that is spent and to be accountable for every dollar that is obligated.

Is that now written policy?

Did most of these problems happen during a set period of time or do they go back to the beginning at Arlington?

as we close out the year, I want to take today to honor the work and career of Tim Massanelli. Last month, Tim stepped down from his position as parliamentarian of the Arkansas House of Representatives, a place where he has worked since…

We understand that it is a time to also look at efficiencies and try to make sure that we eliminate any inefficiencies.

There is a huge risk in not being prepared.

One of the things we did on our Subcommittee is that we had a hearing on social media and the impact that social media has in these events now.

The reason I was asking is we talked a minute ago, one of the witnesses talked about sort of a phased leaving of the city or coming into the city or whatever effort during or after an event.

Washington, D.C. has gone through some recent weather events and other things and we see continued gridlock in communications.