Do you think they will be able to achieve this cold shutdown in 6 to 9 months?

I am going to speak a little bit about the PATRIOT Act, and then do I have to have consent to do anything else other than that? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Yes.

So I think the answer is if you don't do environmental stewardship, then you are breaking the law, not you, the TVA.

I congratulate Mayor Howorth on his nomination and I look forward to working with him in this new endeavor.

I laud that settlement.

It is always a good day when we have our colleagues here.

I hear that criticism frequently.

OK. I ask unanimous consent that I be able to speak about two issues. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I think this infusion of new energy into TVA is a moment, you could do this.

it is my privilege, it is my honor, to support Goodwin Liu, a Californian--and a brilliant Californian--who has been nominated by the President to the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. And what a fine nomination this is. I thank the…

I ask unanimous consent that Senator Tester be able to speak for 7 minutes in morning business before we get to Senator Grassley; is that acceptable?

I am almost done. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mrs. Hagan). Without objection, it is so ordered.

We are gratified to have strong bipartisan support for the bill from Members of Congress from Arizona, California and Nevada, including Senators.

I am closing in the next 2 minutes. The Sacramento Bee noted that Liu would add luster to any court. The Los Angeles Times joined the New York Times in endorsing his confirmation. We heard from Professor Liu when I opened, and I am going…

I ask for such time as I may consume, probably less than 15 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator is recognized.

what is the order? The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is 4 hours of debate equally divided on the question of proceeding to S. 490.

I want to say that the Senator from Alaska does an excellent job of representing the oil companies. She puts forward the oil companies' arguments magnificently. She is very good at it. She was an economics major, and so was I. She said…

Is there a specific time limit on each individual Senator? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader has 107 minutes remaining.

I ask unanimous consent that all the time not used be charged equally to both sides. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

as we mark the end of National Nurses Week, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to the nurses who serve on the front lines of our health care system. Nurses are heroes, not just to their patients, but to the families and loved ones…

I ask unanimous consent that I may speak for up to 20 minutes, followed immediately by Senator Isakson for such time as he may consume. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period of morning business for debate only until 5 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

yesterday the Senate Ethics Committee voted unanimously to release the special counsel's report regarding the actions of former Senator John Ensign. The committee also voted unanimously to refer several findings to the Department of…

Thank you, Chairman Udall and Ranking Member Burr, for considering the Pinnacles National Park Act and the Gold Hill-Wakamatsu Preservation Act in today's hearing.

it is my honor to be here to support the nomination of Judge Edward Chen to the Northern District of California. I congratulate Judge Chen and I congratulate his family on this momentous day that is long overdue. I wish to thank Senator…