This is an amendment which would reauthorize two of the most important research programs for small businesses of this country. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Minnesota. Amendment No. 1197

I ask unanimous consent that the HELP Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 302 and that the Senate proceed to its consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the…

I ask unanimous consent that Miles Chiotti, an intern from Senator Grassley's office, have floor privileges for the remainder of the day. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

the resolution just approved by unanimous consent is a very important resolution that Senator Grassley and I are proud to support, along with Senator Inhofe and others. It is a resolution recognizing that this Saturday is National Adoption…

I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate, and that any related statements be printed in the Record. The…

I am so happy to join my colleagues who have done a beautiful job this morning expressing the importance of Pell grants to not only the individuals and their families but to the economic vitality of our Nation. I thank Senator Whitehouse…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 324, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The legislative clerk…

I would say this program is one of the most effective antiwelfare programs in the country that we fund in Washington. A student from Xavier University wrote in. This student is a first-year student majoring in biology, in premed. This is…

I hope people understand there are differences in some government programs. This is a partnership between the Federal Government and our own individual citizens, a partnership with them and a partnership with the universities, saying: We…

is the product of a single-family home and was the only individual employed in her household. So as she is going to school, she is also employed, supporting the whole household, basically keeping them off other government programs that…

I rise to speak for just a few moments on a very special anniversary that we are celebrating, not just here in Washington but around the country; that is, the 40th anniversary of the Close Up Foundation, familiar to us all. It is a…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Close Up Foundation

I begin by thanking my two colleagues from Alabama for being such great sports. I never thought they would actually wear purple and gold on the Senate floor, but I am proud of them for living up to their end of the bet, for showing up…

I rise today to speak about the significance of the month of November, which just began. About 10 years ago, Members of Congress decided to designate November as ``National Adoption Month.'' I think it was probably because November is sort…

I will do my best to start the pace around here. I am going to ask for a voice vote, and I would hope people would give a shout out for a ``yea'' vote for a narrow exception to a wetlands project for nonprofits with a permit to build. That…

this is a point of personal privilege or a parliamentary inquiry. Due to the rate at which we are voting on amendments that are pending, can the Parliamentarian or the leadership share with us, after, say, 1 hour and 45 minutes on four…

Yes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The amendment is so modified. The amendment, as modified, is as follows: On page 83, between lines 20 and 21, insert the following: Sec. 7__. For fiscal year 2012, section 363 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural…

I am really hoping that the 3rd time will be the charm where we can put this bill in a package of other worthy parks and areas and try to get this passed for the people of Louisiana.

I know there may be other Senators who want to call up their amendments. I only want to speak for 2 minutes on the amendment I just proposed and explain to the Senate why this amendment is necessary. And I look forward to working with the…

pursuant to the previous order, I now ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendments so that I may call up amendment No. 781. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The assistant…

Thank you for sharing the history of this wonderful asset and we look forward to working with you.

I ask unanimous consent to dispense with the reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (Purpose: To prohibit the approval of certain farmer program loans) On page 83, between lines 20 and 21, insert the…

I want to thank you for including this bill, Mr. Chairman, on your agenda.

It is amazing to me now to hear the complaint that one part of this bill at least is not being implemented fast enough because if the Republicans had their way it would not have been in the books at all.

We are facing the worst post-recession recovery in the history of our country.