I have worked closely with the FTC, in particular, to help protect consumers from fraud and abuse.

This hearing comes at an important time as we work to create a framework for financial regulatory reform.

As a former prosecutor, I've seen the devastating effects on the lives of those that have been financially victimized.

Mr. President, I am proud to join my colleagues in the freshman and sophomore classes today to highlight a recurring problem in the Senate--the Republican holds on the confirmations of crucial executive branch nominees. These are not…

Really it is the responsibility of Government agencies such as the EPA to ensure that our air and our water are safe for pregnant women and children.

It is just not right. And so this is something that I really believe has to be changed.

I did write a letter today to Administrator Jackson expressing concerns about implementing this rule next month.

You can see why they are so productive in North Dakota. There is not much time to mess around.

What protections do you think should be in place to make sure Comcast doesn't have unfair advantage over its competitors in these negotiations?

And they are set to expire 2012, right?

I guess my first question--Senator Schumer is working on a bill--is just how we fix this.