Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who still mistakenly believe there is a link to autism and are unaware that that study has been thoroughly discredited.

in light of the eloquent remarks from the assistant Democratic leader who is my friend, I hope he will listen carefully to the proposal I am about to outline. In just over 3 weeks the law that funds the Department of Homeland Security will…

Maine and Maryland have in common not only delicious seafood but also fine craft beers. I am delighted to join my friend and colleague Senator Cardin in support of the legislation that we have introduced, S. 375, the Small Brewer…

Today, I want to reiterate that we cannot shy away from holding these perpetrators accountable for their actions.

Throughout its history, the Aging Committee has spurred Congress to take action on issues important to older Americans through our hearings, investigations, and reports.

It is my great pleasure to call to order the very first hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Aging in the 114th Congress.

Senator Bill Nelson, the former Committee chairman, has also chosen to remain a member of this Committee and he will continue to share his expertise with us.

BROKEN TRUST: COMBATING FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION OF VULNERABLE SENIORS

I am delighted that my good friend and colleague, Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri, will serve as the Committee's Ranking Member.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senator from Florida, Mr. Nelson, and I be permitted to proceed for up to 20 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Retirement Security Act

today Senator Nelson and I rise to discuss S. 266, the Retirement Security Act, legislation we filed earlier this week and first introduced last year. Our bill would encourage more small employers to offer retirement plans that would…

the Senator from Virginia, Mr. Warner, and I are offering an amendment that would help school officials to learn about existing Federal programs to improve energy efficiency in order to reduce school energy costs. It would not authorize…

I ask unanimous consent that the Special Committee on Aging, having adopted rules governing its procedures for the 114th Congress, have a copy of their rules printed in the Record pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 2, of the Standing Rules…

I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To coordinate the provision of energy retrofitting assistance to…

I thank the Presiding Officer, and I thank the Senator from Alaska for yielding to me for this purpose and I commend her, as well as the Senator from Washington State, for their extraordinary management of this bill. I am pleased to report…

in President Obama's State of the Union Address last week, he outlined an agenda focused on what he called middle-class economics, which he described as providing Americans with the ``tools they needed to go as far as their effort and…

I ask unanimous consent that the pending amendment be set aside so I may call up amendment No. 35. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The…

I ask unanimous consent that the pending amendments be set aside and that I be permitted to proceed as in morning business for up to 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. 529 College Savings Plans

I do not believe the HQT requirement effectively ensures that students do in fact have a highly effective teacher.

Before I begin my comments, let me commend the Presiding Officer on her excellent presentation last night. The Presiding Officer did an extraordinary job and made all of us very proud. Forty Hours is Full Time Act

This bill is not intended to repeal or replace the ACA nor would it eliminate the employer mandate.

It didn't make common sense when considering the impact on learning.

Thank you, Mr. President. Today I have described just some of the damage the 30-hour rule is doing to municipal employees, to providers of home health care and hospice services, and to those who work in our school systems. Nationwide, 100…

I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to proceed as in morning business for up to 15 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

2 weeks ago Senator Joe Donnelly and I reintroduced bipartisan legislation that we call the Forty Hours is Full Time Act. It would correct a serious flaw in the Affordable Care Act that threatens the hours and pay of part-time workers all…