There was a study that was recently released by DBL Investors that looks at the historical role of Federal subsidies in shaping the energy market.

94.6% of federal subsidies over the last century have gone to oil and gas production, and nuclear energy.

I'm concerned about trying to make clear whether or not Federal Government regulatory actions have contributed to these decisions to idle or close these refineries.

We are hopeful that the new generation of Nigerians will engage with their leadership so that the country will not stagnate or backslide, but rather work to shape a better future for all.

That is, I think, an important part of our having an all-of-government strategy to accessing these important and growing markets.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to suspend our colloquy. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Bennet). Without objection, it is so ordered.

I thank Senator Boozman and Senator Durbin for the opportunity to join together in this colloquy. As Senator Boozman referenced, this is another example of how when America leads with its values, America will find success for our workers…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to engage in a colloquy with Senator Durbin and Senator Boozman for up to 30 minutes. And, as Senator Durbin indicated, we will suspend when Leader Reid arrives. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Surface Transportation Act

Madam President, I rise today to address a simple but important issue about what our path forward is to building a stronger and safer America. I was deeply frustrated to hear earlier today that the Transportation bill, which was passed by…

Madam President, the Senator from Alaska is absolutely right. In my county, we didn't do roads, our State does the roads, but we did sewers, and heavy capital investments in infrastructure would cost our little county tens of millions of…