I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on October 19, 2011, at 2:30 p.m., in room 253 of the Russell Senate Office Building. The Committee…

authorized under P.L. 105-312 in 1998 and reauthorized by P.L. 107-308 in 2002, the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network helps several million visitors and residents find, enjoy, and learn about the special places and stories of…

I certainly understand that my friend from Missouri is doing this on behalf of other Senators. I want to express my disappointment that these Senators are objecting to the confirmation of William J. Boarman, an individual who is eminently…

I know the Senator from Missouri is here, and I am going to make a unanimous consent request that I anticipate he will object to on behalf of other Senators. So let me do that formally and then make my comments. Mr. President, I ask…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Merkley). Without objection, it is so ordered. Unanimous Consent Request--Executive Calendar

I thank Senator Boxer for her extraordinary leadership as chair of the Environment and Public Works Committee. She has stood for legislation that will allow us to rebuild our roads, our bridges, our infrastructure in this country, to…

I rise to remember the 10th anniversary of the anthrax attacks on our country. During the weeks following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2011, our Nation was exposed to chemical warfare for the first time. Two anthrax attacks were…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works and the Subcommittee on Superfund, Toxics, and Environmental Health be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on October 19, 2011, at 10 a.m. in…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs' Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on October 19, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. to conduct a…

I ask unanimous consent that privileges of the floor be granted to the following member of the staff of the Senator from Oregon, Elizabeth Heintzman, during the pendency of the pending business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on October 19, 2011, at 2:30 p.m., in room SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing entitled…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on October 19, 2011, at 10 a.m., in room SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing entitled…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on October 19, 2011, at 10 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on October 19, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

I think the more that we can use some of these natural areas, the better off it is going to be for saving the loss of life and property.

I think it is an extremely important hearing, and I want to hear from our colleagues who have experienced first-hand the incredible challenge we have had on flooding this year.

We agree with you, and our challenges on the East Coast are a little bit different.

We are all frustrated that the $30 billion program did not generate more interest, and I think Senator Levin's point about the Republican delay is very much on point.

The need is out there, and it is a matter of trying to generate jobs.

Let me just urge us to perhaps rethink this based upon the experience that we had on the bank participation program.

There is a sense of urgency here.

The Senator is directly on time. Time has just expired.

I think our Committee supports a WRDA bill. So we will obviously be working closely with you as to how these emerging issues require congressional participation.

Clearly, we have challenges in trying to manage the demand for commerce as well as to protect life and property.

We have invested a lot of resources into protecting the ocean front at Ocean City, Maryland.