It is now my pleasure to yield 3 minutes to our distinguished whip, the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer).

I yield that minute and a half to the vice chair of our caucus, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Crowley), a member of our committee.

I will use it by saying, a default is a default is a default. This bill is a serious mistake, as is the amendment. People can do what they want on the amendment. Vote ``no'' on the basic bill. I yield back the balance of my time.

So, Mr. Camp, are you ready to close this part of our debate? How much time remains? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Levin) has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Veterans' Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 9, 2013, at 10 a.m. in room SR-418 of the Russell Senate office building. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 9, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. subcommittee on strategic…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on May 9, 2013, at 9:30 a.m., in SH-216 of the Hart Senate Office Building, to conduct an executive business meeting. The…

I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 9, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

I thank, first of all, the Senator from Arizona for the leadership he has taken on the question of Syria. In answer to the question, to the best of my ability, at least, it would not be the first time Russia has taken an inconsistent…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions be authorized to meet, during the session of the Senate, to conduct a hearing entitled ``Pharmaceutical Compounding: Proposed Legislative Solution'' on…

I now yield 1\1/2\ minutes to a distinguished Member, the gentlewoman from Pennsylvania, Allyson Schwartz.

China first, not doctors and hospitals treating Medicare patients. China first, not American small businesses who provide goods and services. China and others first, not school lunch programs. China and others first, not universities doing…

You know, when you boil this all down, essentially what this bill says is pay some bills first and not others. I came here because, if the rule passes, we'll have a full discussion tomorrow, but I wanted to share with everybody the story…

one aspect of cybersecurity threats from foreign nations relates directly to America's global competitiveness. If American entrepreneurs are known for one thing, it is innovation. That innovation costs money. American companies invest…

the Marketplace Fairness Act is designed to address a simple problem--a significant loss in States' sales tax revenues arising from e-commerce. Generally, retail businesses are required to collect and remit sales and use taxes on…

98 years ago today, the Ottoman Empire in Turkey launched one of the most horrific episodes in human history. The detention and eventual execution of hundreds of members of Turkey's ethnic Armenian minority launched a genocidal campaign of…

in my hometown and in cities and towns across this country, houses of worship and the men and women who lead them care for the spiritual needs of our people. But they do more. They are pillars of neighborhoods. They minister to the sick in…

I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 714

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 Calendar that…

I wish to add my voice to those who have called on this floor for actions that address the epidemic of gun violence in America. I strongly favor passage of legislation to address the loopholes that have allowed too many violent individuals…

As our economy continues to recover, Congress should avoid any action that would destabilize employer-employee relationships--something that we can all agree is essential for our Nation's economic success. In my home state of Michigan, we…

I rise today to pay tribute to Colonel Steve Strobridge, USAF, Retired, in recognition of his distinguished service to his country. For nearly 44 years, first for 24 years in the Air Force, and concluding with 19 years with the Military…

last month a group of 26 cyclists set off on a 3-day, 400 mile journey from Newtown, CT, to the steps of our Nation's Capitol. They began their ride with a stop at Sandy Hook Elementary School, a place that should be synonymous with…

I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 471 The PRESIDING OFFICER. There is 2 minutes equally divided prior to the vote on amendment No. 471 offered by Mr. Cruz. The Senator from…

I move to lay that motion on the table. The motion to lay on the table was agreed to. Amendment No. 340 The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. There is now 2 minutes equally divided prior to a vote in relation to amendment No. 340 offered by…