We have to protect our children from bronchitis and asthma.

Unfortunately this was not an isolated case: There have been 83 arrests of NFL players for domestic violence reported since 2000.

Earlier this year, I led a bipartisan group of 16 Senate women urging National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell to institute a zero-tolerance policy for domestic violence.

I am delighted to call us to order, because we are looking at a bill written by two of my colleagues, Senator Murphy and Senator Collins.

Reducing black carbon emissions has traditionally enjoyed bipartisan support in this committee.

Climate change is a clear and present danger for the American public and the world.

the punch and the dragging of a woman flopping like a rag doll on the cold hard floor.

We know that domestic violence is a problem that plagues our society as a whole--and we know that it is time for all of us to act to address this epidemic.

I ask unanimous consent to yield back all time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, all time is yielded back. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Madeline Cox Arleo, of New Jersey, to be United…

I thank my colleague from Washington for her strong statement. It makes so much sense. We have this poster here, ``510 Days.'' That is how long ago the Senate passed the bipartisan immigration bill that Senator Murray talked about and…

I say to my colleagues who have come to the floor this afternoon and are still to come to the floor, thank you. Republicans have threatened to close down this government. They are having a temper tantrum and refuse to act on immigration…

And that is before we get to the final debate? The PRESIDING OFFICER. That is correct.