Kay Hagan

We need to work with local authorities and local programs to more effectively tackle this problem.

I know how important it is, from the national security aspect, that we do get the best and the brightest, and that we keep them.

If confirmed, what would you do to ensure that DOD has access to the best and brightest future scientific and technical talent?

I am troubled that these supervisors could face these unbelievable penalties because they have motivated workers who really are dedicated to the national security of our country despite the furloughs.

Afghan women have made remarkable hard-fought strides since 2001.

But what happens when they don't have that access, they go to the hospital and that is where emergency care and treatment is so expensive, and it is currently helping to drive up the cost of health care.

I know that in my State of North Carolina, we have more than a million people who don't have access to primary health care because of a shortage of providers.

I think this is a critical issue facing our country today.

following leader remarks, the Senate will begin consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 4310, the National Defense Authorization Act. The filing deadline for second- degree amendments to the emergency supplemental bill is…

I thank Chairman Levin. I appreciate his continued support on this issue. Ensuring that our military leaders have the flexibility they need to invest in alternative fuels is important to our national security. I look forward to continuing…

I thank Senator Murray. I was proud to stand with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support efforts across the federal government that will help provide our military with the strategic advantages it needs to remain atop the…

I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 15 minutes as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Remembering Our Armed Forces

just a few months ago I spoke on the Senate floor about the men and women of our Armed Forces who are deployed overseas. Particularly, I spoke about remembering the men and women who give selflessly of themselves, who died for the good of…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it recess until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2012; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date and the time for the two…

I further ask unanimous consent that the Landrieu substitute amendment, which is at the desk, be agreed to, the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed, the motion to reconsider be made and laid upon the table, with no…

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it recess under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:13 p.m., recessed until Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at 10 a.m…

I ask unanimous consent that the HELP Committee be discharged from further consideration of S. 3472 and that the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 4:52 p.m., adjourned until Monday, December 10, 2012, at 2 p.m…

at 5:30 p.m. on Monday there will be a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to S. 3637, the TAG extension legislation. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 2 p.m. on Monday, December 10, 2012; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be…

I understand that S. 3664, introduced earlier today by Senator Reid, is at the desk, and I ask for its first reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will read the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 3664) to…

I now ask for its second reading and object to my own request. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection having been heard, the bill will be read for a second time on the next legislative day. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that from Thursday, December 6, through Monday, December 10, the majority leader be authorized to sign duly enrolled bills or joint resolutions. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read three times and passed, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and any statements relating to the bill be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of H.R. 6582, which was received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The legislative clerk read as follows…