Mr. President, I held a hearing last week in the Judiciary Committee on an issue that most Americans are aware of, but not aware of the severity of the challenge we face. The issue relates to student loan debt. Last month the National…

I thank my colleagues Senator Boozman and Senator Coons. Mr. President, I ask that this colloquy be brought to an end, and I be recognized individually in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I hope we can change a few things in Washington as we look at Africa. I hope the U.S. Commerce Secretary will travel to Africa. That has not happened in years. I would encourage our Secretary to discover the opportunities on this continent…

This bill develops a comprehensive strategy to coordinate the agencies of our Government in helping U.S. businesses export to Africa. Currently, the U.S. export promotion and financing regime is a patchwork of overlapping, loosely…

At this point, I yield to the Senator from Arkansas, if he would like to conclude his remarks.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent we can resume the colloquy. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I say to my colleague from Delaware that the Commerce Department estimates we can create jobs here in America capitalizing on the opportunities in Africa, and that is a good starting point in the midst of a recession, to know that in…

Mr. President, my colleagues Senator Boozman and Senator Coons and I are on the floor to speak to an issue relative to Africa. It is my understanding the majority leader is coming to the floor to make a unanimous consent request. With the…

Mr. President, there is no question the Postal Service faces serious challenges, and it needs to work with Congress and the American people to address them. There are some who say that the Postal Service can cut its way out of its…

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations: Calendar Nos. 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 620, 621, 622, 623, 625, 626, 627, and 628, and all nominations placed on…

Madam President, I ask for its second reading and object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bill will be read for the second time on the next legislative day. ____________________

Madam President, I understand that S. 2237, introduced earlier today by Senator Reid of Nevada, is at the desk, and I ask for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as…