I think our democracy was built on the value or the notion of compromise, and you don't have a vibrant democracy without a willingness to compromise.

I announce that the Senator from Alaska (Mr. Begich), the Senator from California (Mrs. Boxer), the Senator from Pennsylvania (Mr. Casey), the Senator from Iowa (Mr. Harkin), and the Senator from Colorado (Mr. Udall) are necessarily…

the horrific shooting that happened last week in Aurora, CO has shocked our Nation. Our hearts and our prayers go out to the victims, to their loved ones, and to all those whose lives have been forever marred by this tragedy. Twelve have…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Manchin). Without objection, it is so ordered. AURORA, COLORADO SHOOTINGS

for the past several years much of the conversation about health care in Washington has been a war of words. Today I would like to talk about a hospital in my home State that is seeking to better the lives of the women in its community…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Campus Debit Cards

there was a troubling report recently released by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group. It is entitled ``The Campus Debit Card Trap.'' The report from PIRG documents how colleges and universities across the country have signed deals…

I have a unanimous consent request that when the colloquy is finished with the five Republican Senators on the floor, I be recognized. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Texas.

I ask unanimous consent that the following staff of the Finance Committee be allowed on the Senate floor for the remainder of the 112th Congress: Avital Barnea, Amanda Bartmann, Harun Dogo, Farrah Freis, Neil Pinney, and Christopher…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on July 18, 2012, at 10 a.m., in room SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing entitled…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Financial Disclosure to Reduce Tax Haven Abuse Act of 2012

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 18, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. to conduct a hearing entitled ``Show Me the Money: Improving the…

I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 18, 2012, at 3 p.m. in room…

for the last hour my friends on the Republican side of the aisle have had the floor, and they have presented their point of view. I would like to--and I am joined by the Senator from Vermont--I would like to spend a few moments, if I can…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs' Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security be authorized to meet during the…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Veterans' Affairs be authorized to meet during the session on July 18, 2012. The Committee will meet in room 418 of the Senate Russell Office Building, beginning at 10 a.m. The PRESIDING…

there is an old adage that sunlight is the best disinfectant. The reason it is an old adage is it is true. That is why I introduced the Financial Disclosure to Reduce Tax Haven Abuse Act of 2012. I introduced this months ago. It would…

I ask unanimous consent that the Special Committee on Aging be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 18, 2012, at 2 p.m., in room 216 of the Hart Senate Office Building to conduct a hearing entitled ``Examining…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on July 18, 2012, at 2:30 p.m., in room SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 18, 2012, at 9:30 a.m., in room 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 18, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Homeland Security…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

11 years ago I introduced the DREAM Act to allow a select group of immigrant students with great potential to contribute more fully to America. The DREAM Act said that in order to qualify, they had to earn their way to a legal status and…

I ask consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The DREAM Act

I ask unanimous consent that the Judiciary Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 483, and the Senate proceed to its consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report…