I think we all understand the dangers of nutrient pollution and the need for aggressive action.

Without objection, the record of the Committee will be held open for 2 weeks.

The Bush administration's EPA and the EPA Inspector General... have highlighted the benefits of using a numeric nutrient criteria.

It is clearly a win-win situation. I would hope that we could move, we think there is some authority within the agency to do this today.

American agriculture is very varied, and that diversity is a tremendous strength that should be preserved.

The introduction of large amounts of nitrogen into the environment has a number of undesirable impacts on water.

I believe that you and some of your former colleagues were responsible for a little provision in the 2008 Farm Bill called the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative.

We need more help, that is why last year I suggested a nutrient trading program.

The goal of today's hearing is to demonstrate that nutrient pollution is a national problem.

Let me thank my colleague from Virginia. He is absolutely right. We went through a pretty tough time a month ago when we reached an agreement on the funding levels. It should be a very simple process to get a continuing resolution passed…

I take this time to bring to the attention of my colleagues activities that will take place this week in New York at the United Nations and the request that has been made by the Palestinians that they seek status as an independent state…

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 September 14, 2011, at 9:30 a.m., to…

I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Personnel of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at 2 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs' Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, and Community Development be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 14, 2011, at 2 p.m…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions be authorized to meet, during the session of the Senate, to conduct a hearing entitled ``Securing the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain,'' on September 14…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on September 14, 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 Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 14, 2011, at 10 a.m., in room 215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing entitled ``Tax Reform…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 14, 2011, at 10 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on September 14, 2011, at 10 a.m., in room 253 of the Russell Senate Office Building. The Committee…

I am not sure it is good stuff, but it is what has happened in our State. I thank the Senator from Florida for his leadership on so many of these issues and his comments on the floor of the Senate. About 2 weeks ago, right before Hurricane…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 8:30 p.m., adjourned until Friday, September 9, 2011, at…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:45 a.m. on Friday, September 9; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be deemed…

today I join my colleagues in commemorating the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001. I remember that morning so vividly. It was stunningly clear and beautiful with a crispness in the air that hinted that fall was just around the corner…

there will be no rollcall votes during Friday's session. The next rollcall vote will be on Monday, September 12, no earlier than 5:30 p.m. ____________________

They have to have a game plan that can replace an economy so that there's stability in their country, frankly.