We, in Congress, must ensure that any digital divide that exists between urban and rural areas is effectively bridged, and that all Americans have the tools necessary to take full advantage of our broadband economy.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 18, 19, and 20; that the Senate proceed to vote without intervening action or debate on the nominations in the order…

I ask unanimous consent that on Monday, April 8, 2013, at 5 o'clock p.m., the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nomination: Calendar No. 14; that there be 30 minutes of debate equally divided in the usual form…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to S. Con. Res. 11, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res…

I ask unanimous consent the Commerce Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 37 and that the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will…

I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed to a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent the concurrent resolution be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The concurrent resolution…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn and convene for pro forma sessions only, with no business conducted, on the following dates and times and that following each pro forma session the…

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 5:22 a.m, conditionally adjourned until Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at 4:30…

I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding the Senate's recess, committees be authorized to report legislative and executive matters on Friday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate resume executive session to consider Calendar Nos. 18, 19, and 20 under the previous order. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Chair will consider the nominations en…

I ask unanimous consent to resume legislative session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________