Rod Grams: “The Committee is directing the Mint to develop the best possible dollar coin. We have not sought to limit the Mint or…”

I disagree with the Vice President--if I may reclaim my time--and I will tell you why. Because, as you said, when it goes into effect in 2002, it is not fully implemented for 6 to 8 years. You might start off with a low payment, but it…

I am not opposed to a surcharge or a prescription charge but a charge that is going to assume a new $600-per-year additional tax or cost on our seniors while providing very little in benefit that would overcome that cost.

I ask unanimous consent the amendment be agreed to, the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute, as amended, be agreed to, the bill be read the third time and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and any…

I want to today announce my support for S. 353, the Class Action Fairness Act, just reported by the Judiciary Committee, and announced my intention to complement this legislation by introducing legislation soon that will require lawyers…