I rise today to address an issue that has arisen between companies within the moving industry. Recently, a group of full-service moving companies has attempted to change rules established by law, regulations, and court findings. These…

Along with the growth of general freight motor carriers and container-supply companies catering to the needs of do-it-yourself consumers, we have seen some of these same companies become regulated property brokers and step forward in this…

I understand we are in a period of morning business. I wish to offer a few reflections and reminiscence about our dearly departed Senator Dan Inouye. Yesterday afternoon I came into the Chamber expecting to vote on a matter or two. I was…

I would like to thank Senator Wicker for bringing attention to the need for the Department of Defense, and all Federal agencies, to include American-made wood products in green building standards and rating systems. I would also like to…

I want to thank Chairman Levin and Ranking Member McCain for the work they have done on the National Defense Authorization and for working with me on this amendment. This bipartisan amendment, the Helping Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans…

I ask unanimous consent that from Saturday, September 22, through Tuesday, November 13, the majority leader and Senator Lieberman be authorized to sign duly enrolled bills or joint resolutions. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection it…

I further ask unanimous consent that the bill be read a third time and passed, the motion to reconsider be made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate, and any statements related to the measure be printed in the…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 482, H.R. 1272. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 1272) to…

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read a third time and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate, and any statements related to the bill be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING…

I ask unanimous consent the Judiciary Committee be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 6215, and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report…

I further ask unanimous consent that the bill be read a third time and passed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and that any statements related to the measure be…

I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding the Senate's recess, committees be authorized to report legislation and executive matters on Friday, November 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…