Tom Harkin

as Senator Alexander has indicated, we have been working together for a long time to develop legislation that will ensure that patients have access to the compounded drug products they need and that they can have greater confidence that…

I look forward to working with our distinguished Ranking Member, Senator Alexander, and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure that our higher education system remains affordable, accessible, and results-oriented, both for…

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 1694 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…

I ask unanimous consent that Teresa Danso- Danquah, Emily Flores, and Charles Hayes of my staff be granted floor privileges for the duration of today's session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

on behalf of leadership, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.

I want to say a couple things about my objections. I know a lot of Senators, when they object, always use that phrase: reserving the right to object. But I think if you look at the Senate rules, there is no such provision for reserving a…

I wish to cover the bill we are on, the Drug Quality and Security Act. Before I do, I ask unanimous consent that at the end of my remarks the Senator from New Hampshire, Ms. Ayotte, be recognized to speak. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

One year ago, we were at the beginning of our effort to understand one of the worst public health crises this country has experienced in recent years. We were just learning about the New England Compounding Center's astonishing disregard…

what we do at the Federal level in investing in a need-based grant that's portable is beautiful and works.

I have high hopes that the Senate will soon vote to enact the Drug Quality and Security Act, the so-called compounding and trace and track bill. This legislation helps ensure the safety of compounded drug products. It also secures the…

I ask unanimous consent that Nathan Brown, a detailee on my staff, be granted floor privileges for the duration of the consideration of H.R. 3204, the Drug Quality and Security Act. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

I ask unanimous consent that Tatiana Lowell-Campbell and Benjamin Friedman of my staff be granted floor privileges for the duration of today's session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

This Act would also prohibit employers from using misclassification to avoid paying their fair share of taxes.

With my colleagues, Chairman Tom Harkin, chairman of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committee, and Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio, I will be introducing the Payroll Fraud Prevention Act of 2013.

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on November 7, 2013, at 10 a.m., to conduct a hearing entitled ``Housing Finance Reform: Essential…

I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on November 7, 2013, at 10…

over the course of this debate, we have documented the tremendous business community support for this bill, including over 100 major companies. A key reason for that support is that ENDA is closely modeled on title VII of the civil rights…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on November 7, 2013, at 9:30 a.m., in room 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on November 7, 2013, at 11 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. subcommittee on consumer…

I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to speak for up to 5 minutes in opposition to the Toomey amendment and that the Senator from Wisconsin also have 2 minutes to speak in opposition. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on November 7, 2013, at 9:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee on banking…

I ask unanimous consent that Zachary Kachevas and Nicole DuBois, of my staff, be granted the privilege of the floor during the remainder of today's session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

today the Senate is sending a clear message that all Americans are entitled to earn a living free from discrimination and to be judged in the workplace based on qualifications, ability, and integrity. The Employment Non-Discrimination Act…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Oversight, Federal Rights, and Agency Action, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on November 7, 2013, at 1:30 p.m., in room SD-226 of the…

I ask unanimous consent that Lauren Sarkesian and Jennifer Lucas of my staff be granted floor privileges for the duration of today's session. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________