Mary Landrieu: “We need help--not only in Louisiana but in many, many, many places in this country.”

We waited for 6 months after the final report was done. So the final report has been done. It has been 6 years. It is clearly in America's interests. We have labor unions, business organizations-- the Association of Petroleum Institute…

I ask unanimous consent to speak immediately after the vote for 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a business meeting has been scheduled before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The business meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2014…

I ask unanimous consent that Jonathon Burpee, a National Park Service fellow on the staff of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, be granted floor privileges for the duration of the 113th Congress. ____________________