I yield the floor, and I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Whitehouse). The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

Madam President, as chairman of the Committee on Indian Affairs, I am sponsoring a resolution, cosponsored by Majority Leader Reid, Vice Chairman Barrasso, and several members of the committee, designating November as Native American…

Earlier this year, I re-introduced the bipartisan legislation to protect whistleblowers.

Mr. President, today I rise in support of a resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Federal Executive Boards. Federal Executive Boards were established on November 10, 1961, by President John F. Kennedy through a presidential…

Mr. President, I rise today to introduce legislation that will provide certain of our Nation's veterans with the ability to enforce their statutorily protected veterans' preference rights in the Federal Government. The Veterans' Preference…

It is also important to talk about the limitations of restrictions in Federal law or policy that hinder economic prosperity.

Uncertainty has really plagued the Indian communities.

Today, I think we would all agree that making the Commandant a voting member was the correct decision.

Change is not always a welcome concept.

I have the complete respect for you and the opinions that all of you hold.

your success in creating food products that promote a Native American way of wellness that feeds mind, body, and spirit is impressive and inspiring.