I actually encouraged the department to make this clarification last October, because somehow it is a question in the minds of some.

before I begin, I also want to acknowledge others who are here in the Chamber to be part of this tribute, part of this moment--the first of many over the coming days and weeks, no doubt. Senator Schumer acknowledged Speaker Pelosi, Speaker…

We know there is numerous large nonpartisan organizations, I would emphasize that, nonpartisan groups that are dedicated to studying and tracking disinformation in order to help our democratic institutions combat it.

This work is now being chilled, and the researchers are being silenced.

It was nothing short of striking that the national child poverty rate hit a record low of 5.2% in 2021.

it has been 2 months since I first came to the floor to call for the confirmation of Tara McGrath, President Biden's nominee to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California. On that day in July, my Republican colleague…

I also rise today just a week after the Senate confirmed Judge Rita Lin to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Today, I would like to take a moment to celebrate her confirmation and share with the…

there are moments in history that shock our national conscience, news so heartbreaking that we will always remember exactly where we were when we heard the news. One of those moments is the day the El Monte Thai garment workers were found…

Focusing on cuts to benefits, cuts to coverage and cuts to access. When I believe what we should be discussing is ways to preserve and build on Medicare's many successes.

I recognize that my colleague from Ohio cannot or will not speak on behalf of other Republican Members, but I would respectfully ask if he would lift his hold on the nomination of Tara McGrath to be U.S. attorney for the Southern District…

I think Leader Schumer and others have encouraged us to consider balanced thinking.

I respectfully ask if my colleague from Ohio will lift his hold on the nomination of Tara McGrath to be U.S. attorney for the Southern District of California; yes or no? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The junior Senator from Ohio.