S. 1707 would ensure that VA beneficiaries will not lose their rights to own firearms solely because VA finds they are unable to manage their financial affairs.

I want to honor the life of Investigator Warren ``Sneak'' B. Lewis III of the Nash County Sheriff's Office. On June 9, 2011, Investigator Lewis' life was cut short when he was fatally wounded while attempting to apprehend a fugitive wanted…

I ask unanimous consent to withdraw the Burr amendment No. 2130. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

I thank the Chair. Amendment No. 2127 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there will now be 2 minutes of debate equally divided prior to a vote in relation to amendment No. 2127, offered by the Senator from Illinois, Mr…

let me reiterate what my colleague just said, which is that Chairman Harkin and Ranking Member Enzi have done a wonderful job with a very complicated bill in navigating what was a negotiation that Members of Congress never played a part…

What is the pending business on the Senate floor? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The pending business is Grassley amendment No. 2121. Amendment No. 2130

I ask unanimous consent to set aside the pending amendment and to call up amendment No. 2130. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from North…

We have been very open about saying that this is a system that needs significant improvements.

that's a long time for servicemembers to be held in limbo--not knowing whether their military careers are over.

For God's sakes, let us do it. Tell us what we can do to be partners to change this in a way that it works.

I think I can say I was blessed to be here right before the tribute to Katie that our colleagues from Iowa gave. What an inspiring life of a young lady. Although cut short, her impact is felt by many. VISN Reorganization Act of 2012 I rise…

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