I support the fiscal plan that has been developed by the Budget Committee. In my judgment, it responsibly meets the needs of our people at a time in which there is increasing scrutiny of Federal spending. As a member of the Armed Services…

Madam President today I once again rise to condemn the intransigence of the coup leaders in Haiti and the continued failure of the United States and the world community to restore democracy to that beleaguered country. Six months ago, I…

Section 214 of this bill addresses cases that turn upon issues involving guarantees and who may be considered an ``insider'' under the Bankruptcy Code. It is my understanding that the Deprizio decision, which changed the understanding of…

this legislation provides companies who are seeking to fairly address the burden of thousands of current asbestos injury claims and unknown future claims, and who are willing to submit to the jurisdiction of the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts, a…

Section 602 of this bill states that the change in the Bankruptcy Code shall only apply to cases which are filed after the date of enactment, thereby eliminating the Deprizio issue from future cases. Could this bill also eliminate the…

As Senator Mitchell referred to the first 10 amendments to the Constitution of the United States as being man's highest statement of human rights and civil rights, I point out that the 10th of those 10 first amendments was one which…

In case after case that has been cited on the principle that Justice Barkett is not following precedent, those are the cases which she resolved under State standards, not under Federal standards. There has been no allegation that she was…

Mr. President, we have a unique responsibility today, the responsibility to place on one of the highest courts of the United States a person who will serve for the balance of her natural life. I am very honored to have the opportunity to…

In addition, the SSA personal earnings and benefits estimate statement should be expanded to include recommendations that workers adequately consider their retirement needs and to provide future retirees with the information to facilitate…

far too many individuals do not contemplate the financial, health, and social implications and consequences of their retirement years. The majority of Americans do not plan comprehensively for their retirement; they do not consider the…

I agree with Mr. Thompson. There is no issue, Mr. President, which raises the issue of intergenerational conflict more sharply than the question of Social Security. Social Security was enacted in the depths of the Depression with an…