I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on August 5, 2015, at 10 a.m., in room SD-106 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct a hearing entitled `` `All'…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on August 5, 2015, at 9:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Banking, Housing…

Given the high default rate of students who don't complete college...if we had some sort of incentive in the form of very small loan forgiveness, that it would help provide the incentive that students need to complete college.

I am concerned, however, that there is little Federal effort to increase awareness among students about college costs, debt, and repayment.

By creating specific financial incentives to colleges to meet the needs of specific demographic groups or other subgroup of students, colleges are incented to provide services that will support students--to include students with…

We also know that if students don't graduate that they are three times more likely to default on their student loan debt.

My concern is focused on those students who end up in debt and with no degree.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Ms. Collins pertaining to the introduction of S. 1917 are printed in today's Record under…

this afternoon the Senate will be voting on a motion to proceed to a bill that would completely eliminate all Federal funding for Planned Parenthood. While I do not support this legislation, I have received assurances from the majority…

Thank you, Madam President. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oregon.

I am informed that it is in order for me to file the substitute amendment that I just described, and I send that to the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The amendment will be received.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senator from Delaware, Mr. Coons, and I be permitted to proceed as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Ms. Collins and Mr. Coons pertaining to…

today I am very pleased to be joined by my colleague from Delaware, Senator Chris Coons, in introducing the Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2015. The purpose of our bill is to improve the health and well-being of women and children in…

I wish to thank the Senator from Delaware for his very eloquent statement. I know how passionate he is about helping people, particularly in Africa. He has extraordinary expertise about that region of the world, about that continent, and…

I wish to thank the Senator from Delaware for his very eloquent statement. I know how passionate he is about helping people, particularly in Africa. He has extraordinary expertise about that region of the world, about that continent, and…

Do you think the Inspector General has the expertise to do these kinds of investigations?

I rise in support of the multiyear surface transportation bill before the Senate. The current authorization is set to expire this Friday when the highway trust fund will be depleted to levels that can no longer fully reimburse States for…

I would note that today is National Whistleblowers Day.

I find it astonishing, Dr. Mitchell, that after you brought forth this information that you were not even interviewed.

The system is totally backwards. Those who were not providing adequate care are the ones who should have been disciplined and held accountable.

There is still not a permanent Inspector General after a vacancy of over a year and a half.

Very important questions.

I want to thank all four of our colleagues for coming to testify today and for your outstanding leadership on this issue.

I thank Senator Alexander for his courtesy on an issue that matters a great deal to me.

Thank you, Senator Murray.