Federal agencies are at work on more than 4,200 new rules, 845 of which affect small businesses; 224 of these rules are major rules--that means that their impact is $100 million or more.

I think it is important that we move forward.

That kind of collaborative interdisciplinary approach is absolutely essential when you are trying to spur innovation further.

if there are additional resources or programs that must be implemented to ensure the behavioral and mental health needs of reservists and guardsmen returning from war and their families are fully met, please describe those proposals.

I believe that that investment of $26.3 million will help jump start the investment.

Reserve component members returning from combat to civilian communities are often geographically dispersed from military bases.

I was impressed by her dedication and passion for the law.

the condition of the river constitutes an emergency and that it must be addressed in order to meet the scheduled delivery of this military asset.

Obviously, the ability of ships to enter and depart Bath Iron Works is of vital importance to our national security.

I am very excited about the work that is going on at the University of Maine.

what is the projected funding for the next 5 years for the YRRP and the Military and Family Counseling programs?

Believe me; that made my day.

I feel I need to clarify that rock from Maine is not responsible for cost growth from $15 million to $100 million.

Do you believe you have adequate mental health and behavioral health personnel in the appropriate locations to reach all of the returning Reserve and National Guard servicemembers?

She is eminently well qualified to be confirmed as U.S. District Judge for Maine.

She has remarked that she is proudest of her criminal prosecution efforts because of the urgent need to protect the public from violent criminals.

I rise to join Senators Carper, Lieberman, and Brown in introducing a bill that would bring more management and oversight of major information technology, IT, investments across the federal government. In fiscal year 2011 alone, the…

I hope that you will work very closely with all of the parties, BIW, the Navy, the lobstermen, the clammers.

It is wonderful to have two women Senators introducing the woman who has been nominated to be the first female to be a Federal District Judge in Maine.

I rise today to join Senator Lieberman and Senator Akaka in introducing the SECURE Facilities Act of 2011-- Supporting Employee Competency and Updating Readiness Enhancements. This bill would help to improve inadequate security at too many…

I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 762 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives…

I rise today to introduce two bills that would lay a strong foundation to improve the Federal acquisition system. The first bill, the Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act of 2011, S. 761, co-sponsored by Senators Akaka and McCaskill…

It is the height of irresponsibility if Government is allowed to shut down, and would represent a colossal failure that would reflect poorly on everyone involved.

we simply must resolve this issue.

I know that, last week, you testified before the Judiciary Committee, and were asked about our report, and discussed the improvements FBI has undertaken in response to our recommendations.