Has OMB done a study or analysis of the overall adverse impact to the U.S. economy?

universal service includes getting mail to everywhere.

It is the best, and we do not like that genetically engineered Frankenfish either.

I do not want to bring up a touchy subject, but let me go ahead and do it: Your legal authority for ending Saturday delivery.

I never want to go further than an answer that is positive.

Congress must act to allow the Postal Service the authority to determine delivery frequency.

Alaska is very unique, and I think you experienced a long flight.

Hurricane Sandy was the most devastating storm to hit the northeast United States in recorded history. Rebuilding after the storm will be a formidable challenge and this aid bill will go a long way towards meeting that challenge. When…

I wish to thank Senator Levin and Senator Alexander for their kind comments about me. The Senator from Tennessee and I came to the U.S. Senate at the same time. That was 10 years ago. One of the things I think everyone would agree with is…

I ask unanimous consent that the period of morning business be extended until 7:15 p.m. today, and that all provisions of the previous order remain in effect. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from…

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 2:31 a.m., adjourned until Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at 2 p.m.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 629, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows…