We want to thank the panel. There is lots more to talk about, but you have given us some good guidance on how to assess the changes we have seen to date.

This amendment affects the ability of people with asthma to purchase an inhaler that works, and the American Lung Association opposes this amendment. The American Thoracic Society, which is the expert--these are the experts on anything to…

I hope you will. It is clear from your comments and those from my colleague and myself that women are playing a significant role in the protest movements.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Klobuchar). Without objection, it is so ordered.

I move to lay that motion on the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Louisiana.

I rise in support of John Bryson of California, President Obama's nominee to be Secretary of Commerce. Mr. Bryson will bring a wealth of experience in both the private sector and the public sector to this very important job of Commerce…

Mr. Bryson's unique background will serve him well as he works with President Obama, the Senate, and the House to create jobs. I applaud our President for choosing such a well- qualified, experienced individual to be Commerce Secretary…

The reason I asked for order is because this amendment affects each and every one of you and your constituents. The McCain amendment says to the States that they cannot use a certain section of the transportation bill for several things…

I move to table McCain amendment No. 739, and I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing to the motion. The clerk will call the roll. The…

the Transportation Enhancements Program that the McCain amendment would essentially cripple was established in 1991 in a bipartisan transportation bill signed by President George H.W. Bush, and it has been continued in subsequent…

I move to reconsider the vote, and I move to lay that motion on the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Iowa. Unanimous Consent Request--Authority for Committee to Meet

I am happy to yield my 5 minutes to Senator Inhofe at the appropriate point.

To lead us off on this very important amendment and to explain why it is important to not support the McCain amendment is a senior member of the Environment and Public Works Committee and a great member of that committee and a great…

I ask unanimous consent that the final 10 minutes of debate prior to noon on the McCain amendment No. 739 be equally divided between Senator McCain and myself or our designees. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so…

We all serve the public--utilities serve the public, regulators serve the public, PG&E serves the public.

PG&E applauds Senator Boxer, Senator Feinstein and Representative Speier for calling attention to the important role that ASVs can play in promoting pipeline safety.

I know you'd comply. Because if you don't comply you're breaking the law; you'd never do that.

pipeline safety legislation introduced by Senator Feinstein and myself would have required automatic or remote controlled shutoff valves, wherever technically and economically feasible.

It takes a lot of perseverance and a lot of people have to help us.

I'm so proud that similar legislation passed the Senate last night.

We want to spare that to everyone, and so we hope that this hearing will lead us in that direction.

We don't believe it is for all pre-1970 lines.

So some are doing very well at this, and some are not. Is that your point?

This could happen anywhere in America.

You have an obligation to ride herd on them.