I strongly believe that local governments must have the ability to influence the terms and conditions of the development of new casinos, especially because many communities simply do not want new casinos in their backyard.

I rise to support the Levin-McCain amendment, and I have added my name as a cosponsor. I would also like to speak in support of provisions authored by Chairman Levin that are in this year's National Defense Authorization Act, which…

With 70 big gaming institutions, IGRA has a very minor regulatory and supervisory role.

I thank the chairman. That is why section 32 of this Defense bill will allow the Department of Defense to temporarily transfer Guantanamo detainees to the United States for emergency or critical medical treatment. No one is talking about…

I believe personally that that is why Senator Feinstein is so concerned about this issue.

This bill will put the Berryessa Snow Mountain region on the map as a destination for families and recreation enthusiasts, and it permanently protects this area for future generations to enjoy.

According to the American Gaming Association, there are 70 tribal gaming establishments in the State today.

I strongly support S. 771, the 'Soledad Canyon Settlement Act,' and urge the committee to pass this important legislation as soon as possible.

land taken into trust for non-gaming purposes should be prohibited from being used as casino locations at future dates.

The City of Glendale, Arizona, is disputing the Tohono O'odham Nation's proposal to open a casino and resort in the city's urban sport and entertainment district, which even by the tribe's own admission is at least 75 miles from its…

S. 771 is the right answer to the long-standing dispute.

In my view, the fact that the Indian tribes of California went to the ballot, they told the people one thing, and that is that the Indian gaming would be on tribal land, and in fact now, there is effort after effort to move away from that…

casinos require local resources, including increased costs for police, fire, water, sewer, and transportation.

It is important to understand that CEMEX believes some reasonable concerns remain with S. 771.

I just visited the 9/11 memorial this past Saturday and was extraordinarily moved by that memorial. It is an amazing place. It really brings to one's heart the gravity of what that situation was. We then went down to the museum and I saw…

by the end of President Obama's term in office, some detainees will have been held at Guantanamo without charge or trial for 15 years--15 years. We need to change this outcome, and we can do so with no threat to our Nation's security. For…

I am proud today to support the Drug Quality and Security Act because it marks an important step forward in protecting the safety and integrity of our Nation's drug supply. California has been a leader in addressing this issue and played a…

I am pleased to re-introduce, along with Senator Grassley, the Saving Kids From Dangerous Drugs Act of 2013. For years, law enforcement has seen drug dealers flavor and market their illegal drugs to entice minors, using techniques like…

I have come to the floor to give my views on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act--better known as ENDA-- because this is essentially a bill with a long history. It means a great deal to me personally because of the work I did in the city…

I rise to say a few words about the appointment of Patricia Millett to the DC Circuit. The DC Circuit is an 11-member appellate court that hears some of the greatest and most serious administrative appeals in this country. Most of them are…

I rise today to introduce legislation to commemorate one of our nation's greatest heroes, Neil Armstrong, by re-designating the Dryden Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center. The…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Nomination of Patricia Ann Millett to the DC Circuit Court of Appeals

as Chairman of the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, I rise in strong support of efforts being made across the country to reduce prescription drug abuse as part of National Medicine Abuse Awareness Month. In California, and…

It is my understanding that President Obama was not aware Chancellor Merkel's communications were being collected since 2002. That is a big problem.

Thank you very much, Madam President. I am not part of this group of 14, I believe it is, but I wish to thank them. I know a little bit about how hard it is to try to pull something together in an emerging situation, and they have done it…