Kent Conrad: “I have described the President's budget as a 'good beginning.'”

Forty-six percent of the American people would have a hard time coming up with $400 for an emergency car repair.

We ought to reestablish this benefit for survivors and those affected by disability.

We admire that, and I can say on both sides of the aisle, people recognize the job he did as Budget Committee Chairman.

If you are really going to relieve me of the administrative burden, if you are going to really relieve me of the liability, if you are going to really relieve me of the cost other than the payroll transfer.