I believe that the language that I have introduced should give the Fed the clarity it needs.

I wager that this hearing is the most technical hearing that is being held on Capitol Hill today, perhaps this week, perhaps this year.

My legislation would add language to Section 171 to clarify that in establishing minimum capital requirements for holding companies on a consolidated basis, the Federal Reserve is not required to include insurers.

We must not take action that would diminish the taxpayer protections that provided the motivation for my writing the Collins amendment.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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. 2100 are printed in today's Record under…

As I have publicly and repeatedly stressed, Section 171 does not direct the regulators to apply bank-centric capital standards to insurance entities.

that, in the financial crisis, holding companies were a source of weakness, rather than strength, to their operating subsidiaries.

this year marks the 175th anniversary of the incorporation of Aroostook County, ME. As one who was born and raised in that wonderful place, I wish to celebrate its fascinating past, energetic present, and bright future. If the story of…

I am relieved that legislation addressing the crisis of military assault has finally been brought to the Senate Floor, and I commend the Senator from New York, Mrs. Gillibrand, and the Senator from Missouri, Mrs. McCaskill, for their…

I thank my colleague from California for allowing me to precede her in speaking on the Senate floor this evening. I very much appreciate her courtesy. (The remarks of Senator Collins pertaining to the introduction of S. 2081 are located in…

I rise to introduce the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2014. This bill would require the independent IRS oversight board to better fulfill its obligation to protect the constitutional rights of American taxpayers. The history of the IRS offers…

Thank you, Senator Collins, for holding this hearing and for detailing in your own statements how important it is that we realize that elderly poverty is still a problem.

The importance of this program to low-income retirees cannot be overstated.

There is more to those Meals on Wheels programs than just that hot meal.

I wish to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the town of South Berwick, ME. South Berwick holds a very special place in our State's history, and one that exemplifies the determination and resiliency of Maine people. While this landmark…

I know that you do more with less than anyone I have ever seen in my life, and you are enormously creative.

One of our Nation's greatest accomplishments has been the dramatic reduction in the poverty rate among our elderly.

That is an excellent point.

Do you think that will ultimately translate into a lower poverty rate for women?

After spending four decades in the workforce, our Nation's seniors should be confident that they will have the resources to meet their needs in retirement.

What do you think is the greatest unmet need of low-income elderly that you serve?

sequestration does not discriminate between absolutely vital programs, such as several of the ones we have been discussing today, and programs that are duplicative, outlived their usefulness or are ineffective, and just taking a meat-axe…

I do think that was one reason you are seeing a slight increase though I know Aroostook County could use far more than just five more of those food packs.

If we are to prevent Alzheimer's from becoming the defining disease of the next generation, it is imperative that we dramatically increase our investment in Alzheimer's disease research.

Senators Collins and Klobuchar have introduced S. Res. 303, a resolution calling on the U.S. Senate to make fighting Alzheimer's disease an urgent national priority.