We need Congress to pass a well-funded highway and transit program this year that is also multi-year.

Senator Boxer. We do have, and Bettina is reminding me, we have a bipartisan meeting planned with all of the groups, Boxer-Inhofe are calling it.

I do know that John Mica was very supportive of having a much larger investment in infrastructure back at the time of the stimulus.

I think this is a really important point for every member of this committee. We are going to have to work hard to get this taken care of, sooner rather than later, or our States are not going to be moving forward with projects.

Senator Baucus is right. This is so critical. We cannot afford to pass up this opportunity. We need a multi-year bill.

We can't let that happen.

There is way too much red tape from conception to actually building a road. Delays caused by various mandated studies can take up to 10 years.

I think you hit the nail on the head there, and you worked your way to it, that knowing that you had this reliable stream, we have to fight it out every year.

Investing in transportation infrastructure is a jobs program that would help put our Country back to work.

The impact would have been, the construction industry would have laid off people sooner.

I rise today to pay tribute to my colleague and friend, Senator Barbara Mikulski. Earlier today, when Senator Mikulski took the oath in this Chamber to serve, protect, and defend the U.S. Constitution, she became the longest serving woman…

does not interfere with the ability of the EPA and the states to act in accordance with the law to respond to what the scientists are telling us.

as we end this year, I wanted to look back at what we have been able to accomplish--and look ahead at some of the important priorities we must tackle next year. The 111th Congress has been one of the most productive in our Nation's…

I rise today to pay tribute to my colleague and friend, Senator Russ Feingold. I have had the privilege of serving with Senator Feingold since he and I were both elected to the U.S. Senate in 1992. Over the past 18 years, Senator Feingold…

I want to respond to the comments of my friend from Texas, who was very passionate in her remarks, by saying it interested me that she raised the name of President Ronald Reagan, because a lot of major players in his administration support…

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I thank the Chair. The last topic I wish to talk about is my vote yesterday to move forward on a tax bill, the framework of which was sent to us by President Obama. There were negotiations with our Republican colleagues and then one very…

Since August 5, 52 more California-connected servicemembers have died in Afghanistan, and 2 more have died in Iraq.

I would like to ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing the service of a fellow Senator, and friend, Senator George Voinovich. He has spent over four decades as a public servant and has been a tireless advocate for the State of…

this extension will save jobs not only in the short term, but it gives certainty to our States. We know our Nation's highways, bridges, and transit systems need to be in good repair. I will say this: With the construction industry still in…

these heroes, these Americans have sacrificed and given it all for this Nation. I am humbled by their service. I am humbled by the service of their families, because this is a family commitment. I am so proud, along with Senator Burr, to…

This tax bill I voted on will help our working families. There is a 2-percent cut in payroll taxes. I know some say: Is that going to hurt Social Security? We have a statement from the executive vice president of the AARP, the Association…

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Pedro Ramirez is the student body president of Fresno State University. He is studying political science and agricultural economics. He is another face of the DREAM Act. His parents brought him to the United States When he was 3 years old…