James M. Jeffords: “We always reserve the right to bludgeon you with questions for the mail.”

while we are nearing completion of this bill, I would like to take a few minutes to highlight some of the projects in the bill for my State of Vermont. Throughout our work on this bill, I have worked to find a way to use the Army Corps of…

the proposed budget, while far more realistic than previous years, falls short of our commitment to America's veterans. The amendment would provide an additional $1.5 billion for VA health care in fiscal year 2007, improving funding for…

as we stand on the verge of passing the highway bill, I once again praise Chairman Inhofe for his leadership. We would not be at this point without the chairman's persistence and hard work. And I personally thank you and Senators Baucus…

last Thursday I submitted a statement expressing my concerns with the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the United States Supreme Court. I am here today to reiterate these concerns as we move toward a final vote on this nomination. There…