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 ``Lessons from the Field: Learning From What Works for Employment…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Indian Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 14, 2011, at 2:15 p.m. in room 628 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 14, 2011, at 10 a.m. to conduct a committee hearing entitled ``The Semiannual Monetary Policy…

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

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on July 14, 2011, at 10 a.m., in SD-226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct an executive business meeting…

I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 14, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Subcommittee on Science and…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 14, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. in room G50 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Veterans' Affairs be authorized to meet during the session on July 14, 2011, in room 418 of the Russell Senate Office Building beginning at 10 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on July 14, 2011, at 10:30 a.m., to hold a hearing entitled, ``Two New Sudans: A Roadmap Forward.'' The PRESIDING…

I ask unanimous consent that CPT Michael K. Lynch, a U.S. Army aviation officer who is currently serving as the defense legislative fellow for the majority leader, be granted the privilege of the floor for the duration of consideration of…

I take this time to talk about the pending business: the deficit of this country and the looming debt ceiling limit that will be exceeded in August if we don't take any action in the Congress. First, let me talk a little bit about the debt…

Can we learn something from perchlorate, in that it was included in the first uncontaminated chemical monitoring rule?

I hope we have learned that lesson to get it down to the level of regulation earlier.

I think that is too long.

Americans expect when they turn their taps on they are going to get clean water.

Our bottom line is to protect the public health of the people of this Nation.

This is one of our principal responsibilities, to make sure that we have safe and clean water for the people of this Nation.

Baltimore lost one of its most beloved adopted sons last night, former Baltimore Colt tight end John Mackey. John revolutionized the position and was the second tight end to be enshrined in the National Football League's, NFL, Hall of…

let me thank the senior Senator from Ohio, Mr. Brown, for his leadership for working families. We were colleagues in the House of Representatives and there was no more effective voice on behalf of working families than Congressman Brown…

this week in Budapest there are two events of particular interest to Americans. First, Hungary has unveiled a statue of President Ronald Reagan in front of the U.S. Embassy in honor of his contribution to the goal of ending communist…

I ask unanimous consent that I be able to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I take this time to talk about the budget issues and the debt ceiling vote that is approaching. It is a serious issue that we need to deal with. First, I think it is important to know how we got here. I say that because we don't want to…

last night, S. Res. 185, a resolution that was cosponsored by about 90 percent of the Senate, passed the Senate by unanimous consent. I am very grateful to my colleagues for their help in developing this resolution. This resolution…

I must say that I think it is a false dilemma to say that you have to choose between jobs and good health and clean air.

First, Senator Carper, let me thank you very much, not just for holding this hearing, but for your leadership.