Susan Collins

Well, count me as one who thinks that it is not a good idea.

I think that is an excellent point.

As a representative of a largely rural state, I know of many patients and health care providers that still reside in areas that have limited access to the internet.

And I understand that, but that is different from a labeling issue is my point.

I would suggest a tainted drug is very different from a drug labeling issue.

I love it, but I do not know what it is.

I would just respectfully suggest to you that if you did a demographic study of who is taking prescription drugs, it is far more likely to be an older person than a younger person.

I thank the Chair. (The remarks of Ms. Collins and Ms. Klobuchar pertaining to the submission of S. Res. 303 are printed in today's Record under ``Submitted Resolutions.'')

I see the Senator from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is on the floor. I would inquire, through the Chair, how long she is seeking to speak. We were about to proceed to the consideration of the amendment that has been filed by Senator…

This extension will provide much-needed certainty to investors, which will make offshore wind an affordable, viable investment.

Someone who has worked their entire life should not retire in poverty.

I just want to point out that when the President proposed moving to a Chained CPI he also proposed increasing the minimum benefit.

I have always felt that when we look at Social Security reform we need to increase that minimum benefit.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for an excellent hearing.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

By 2015, the average age of an HIV patient will be 50.

I want to also thank you for holding this hearing to examine the many challenges associated with an HIV/AIDS population that is aging.

The face of AIDS in America is aging.

I would say through the Presiding Officer that is my understanding as well. And I think this was a very good example of everyone operating in good faith. I, for one, am prepared for the Senator from Oklahoma to proceed, but I would note…

I do not hear from anybody who has had a wonderful experience with Internet payday lenders.

Is there anything that individual States can do to regulate online lenders that are domiciled outside of their States?

Have you taken a look at any of the online disclosures that they have----

To me, most startling, the CFPB found that 22 percent of consumers secure these loans with public assistance or retirement income sources.

I want to put this issue into a broader context just to illustrate how pervasive of problem it is.

As Senator Collins pointed out, lenders in Maine must be licensed to make payday loans lawfully.