Thomas R. Carper: “Some communities across our country are struggling with how to navigate today's economy.”

For too long, the seats have not been filled, and not been filled properly.

We are delighted to be able to move the legislation today.

Well, there is a good compromise out there, and I think if we are smart and don't give up today, we will find it.

I think that's really disgraceful, and it's unacceptable that the local DC courts have vacancies that last years because the Senate fails to act in a timely way.