Tammy Duckworth

I rise to yield the remainder of my postcloture time to Senator Schumer. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Sullivan). The Senator has that right. The Senator from Ohio.

The administration is reportedly seeking to find cost savings by slashing program offices that politically or philosophically do not fit in their worldview or short-term political agenda.

That's why I was so gratified to see Inspector General Roth respond swiftly to my request for a comprehensive investigation into the Federal Government's chaotic implementation of President Trump's immigration Executive Order, more…

We should be wise in making sure our investments prepare us to succeed in the 21st century.

Simply put, Illinoisans want Congress to place a big bet on America, and they want their tax dollars invested in American workers.

Americans are ready, willing, and eager to start rebuilding our Nation at all levels, all infrastructure.

There is no good answer, and I think that is why this Congress needs to act swiftly and decisively to provide States and local governments with direct funding support.

Not every community is satisfied with this dangerous status quo.

He seemed to be recommitting himself to a significant, much-needed investment in our infrastructure across this country.

I would look forward to working with you to improve the small business prime contracting and subcontracting goals for each agency.

As EPA Administrator will you commit to appointing a permanent regional administrator to the Midwest region based out of Chicago?

But the intent of Congress is to keep the point of obligation with the producers.

Let me just tell you, I played second base as well. This is a hanging curve ball. You can knock this out of the park with a yes.

The RFS is critical in order to continue that.

I would rather burn American-made American-grown corn and soybean in my gas tank then I would oil from the Middle East.

If confirmed, will you commit to opposing any and all proposals to move the point of obligation under the RFS program from refiners to blenders?

Do you believe Congress intended for the RFS to be a stable policy that drives private investment in the renewable energy industry?

Do you believe that Congress intended for the RFS to increase the amount of renewable fuel blended in our Nation's liquid transportation fuel supply, yes or no?

Are you the Attorney General who only 3 years ago sided with big oil to slam the RFS?

I think what we will need to do is to find people who have the technological capabilities.

I think for the families of those steelworkers, time is of the essence.

We should exercise our rights to enforce those rules and penalize the rule breakers.

--who will lose health insurance with this repeal of the ACA and for all those with preexisting conditions, I stand on prosthetic legs to vote no.

I appreciated your leadership and interest in making sure public transportation funds reach disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs) located in urban and rural areas of Illinois.

I share many of my colleague, Senator Inhofe's concerns about drones.