a U.S. Senator from the State of Louisiana

if you regulate the economy or disincentivize otherwise, or discourage the use of our natural resources to create jobs, we are consigning them to a tougher life.

Our legislation would allow the VA to use a tracking system that could track non-human tissue.

The standard of care is not to give oral opioids for non-cancer chronic pain.

People who are abusing their medical license should be released from the practice.

in a few short weeks an inspirational military leader will retire after serving his country proudly for over 35 years. Today I recognize and commend Air Force Lt. Gen. Noel T. ``Tom'' Jones for his exceptional leadership and service over…

So, again, a Meaningful Use in concept, but the details could be worked out.

As we look at recommendations, indeed, that iterative process might be a better way than something which is written in stone.

The CBO originally scored the HITECH Act as saving money over the long run because they thought there would be more efficient transfer of records.

Senator Alexander asked the two of you about Meaningful Use 3, and both of you endorsed continued use of Meaningful Use 3.

I'm a little nervous when the government attempts to regulate anything as dynamic as software standards.

Believe me, if you can understand that, hats off to you.

Decertifying and changing vendors may not be practical.

I rise in support of Senator Vitter's amendment No. 1473, which requires the Army to maintain no fewer than 32 brigade combat teams, which are also referred to as BCTs. I support this amendment because cutting the brigade combat teams is…

Here you have a herd of bison trampling the current environment. They have become an invasive, damaging species.

I wish to say briefly that I thank Senator Collins for her thoughtful review of the Patient Freedom Act, who after our office has probably reviewed it the most and made several substantial changes that have made it better. I also thank her…

a U.S. Senator from the State of Louisiana

It just seems like it is taking so long. Why does it take so long to determine that an environmental invasive species is harmful to the environment?

The budgets will be tight. Would something which would otherwise be recommended to be considered a national park not be recommended because of the overall budget process?

I am all for expanding our Park Service, but we have to live within our means, as Senator King pointed out.

We look at the decision on appropriate levels of funding for the National Park Service. That's Congress' decision.

I guess and also the decision whether to add units to the National Park System.

It is time to hear from our witness.

the Supreme Court is about to rule on King v. Burwell. This decision is a question of a plain reading of the law, which is that subsidies shall only be given to those who reside in States which have established State exchanges. That is the…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mr. Cassidy and Ms. Collins pertaining to the introduction of S. 1531 are printed in…