There is nothing in that decision, nothing in that action that paid for a continuing resolution that will take away jobs from the businesses and workers of the United States of America, purely and simply.

We've heard a lot of rhetoric the first 10 minutes, or whatever, on the majority side, but rhetoric cannot mask, cannot obscure reality. The reality is this is an antijobs bill. In '07, we put forth the Advanced Technology Vehicle…

Mr. President, for the Committee on Armed Services I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the Records on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive…

So now you're saying we're paying for it by taking away jobs from businesses and workers. That's what this does. You can't hide that fact.

You've been misinformed. There are millions and millions of dollars that are already in the pipeline to be spent and applications for the balance of that money. That's a fact. {time} 1420 So if you've been misinformed, I suggest that you…

Mr. President, I wish today to discuss two more ways to reduce the budget deficit by eliminating tax loopholes and special tax breaks and restoring fairness to the Tax Code while protecting essential programs for American families. Last…

Mr. President, are we in morning business? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. We are. ____________________

Mr. President, yesterday I spoke on the floor about the need to restore revenue as part of our deficit reduction efforts. I explained that I have sent a letter to the members of the Joint Select Committee, now crafting a deficit reduction…

Madam President, I understand that a couple of our colleagues are on their way, and I will yield to them if they get here as expected. In the meantime, I wish to share some thoughts with the Senate about the very complex and difficult duty…

Mr. President, I will vote for passage of H.R. 2887, a combined FAA and surface transportation extension bill. This legislation averts a damaging shutdown of either program. If we fail to extend these programs, it will mean layoffs and the…

75 years ago the National Labor Relations Act was passed to give workers a say in the workplace--the right to organize and bargain collectively. It was a key to the building of the American middle class: a decent wage, health care, a…

Mr. President, today, I honor a son of Michigan, Mr. Wolfgang ``Wolf'' Mattes, a loving husband, dedicated father, caring friend, and stalwart patriot. Mr. Mattes will celebrate his 80th birthday on Sunday, September 18. Mr. Mattes is a…