James M. Jeffords: “I can understand also that with so many different communities and all, it is going to be not an easy situation.”

the motto of the U.S. Marine Corps is Semper Fidelis. Translated, it means, ``Always Faithful,'' but among members of the Marine Corps the motto holds a deeper meaning. Semper Fidelis represents our Nation's shared commitment to those who…

I thank Senator Grassley, Senator Baucus and the other members of the Senate Finance Committee for agreeing to my recycling amendment, which I call the Recycling Investment Saves Energy, RISE, provisions. These provisions were added to the…

This amendment has simple goals: to consolidate some ongoing work on the Folsom Dam and get the Corps to finish in a timely manner. I urge my colleagues to support this amendment. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from…

Even a diehard Red Sox fan has to give the devil his due. Probably the most moving moment in the history of baseball was when longtime New York Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig walked on the field to accept the tribute of his fans and…