Mr. President, I rise to urge my colleagues to oppose the Blunt amendment, which could lead to devastating health outcomes for over 20 million women across our country. Just 2 weeks ago, I applauded the Obama administration's decision to…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak before the Senate for 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

we have seen some economic growth, but it has not yet hit home in many ways.

My question to you is: Can you talk about any steps you are taking to improve the acquisition process at VA and any efficiencies that you have been able to realize in this area?

I know that you are working on an MOU with the Indian Health Service to find solutions to help provide services to our Native American veterans, and I commend you and all of your involvement in these efforts.

I am encouraged to see that the total budget request for VA was $13 billion above last year.

While budget increases provide opportunities, we all know that these resources must be utilized with thought and efficiency in order to best serve our veterans and their families.

Mr. President, I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on Thursday, March 15, 2012, at 2:15 p.m. in room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct a hearing entitled ``Indian Water Rights…

Mr. President, I would like to announce that the Committee on Indian Affairs will meet on Thursday, Thursday, March 8, 2012, at 2:15 p.m. in room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct an oversight hearing on the President…

Mr. President, I reluctantly supported the conference agreement because it is absolutely essential that we extend the payroll tax holiday and unemployment insurance benefits. The stakes are too high to do otherwise for our economic…

Successful energy development requires low-cost capital, excellent partners and clear land use policies that honors the trust status and original intent of our Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.