Frank Lautenberg

I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 23, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

I come to the floor today because we dare not stand here while a menace threatens children across our country with too many untested chemicals present in everyday consumer products, products intended for children's use, such as baby…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 23, 2012, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Finance

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on May 23, 2012, at 10 a.m., in room SD 226 of the Dirksen Senate…

I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Toxic Chemicals

I ask for recognition from the Presiding Officer to move ahead with my statement. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from North Dakota.

one thing we know is that a budget isn't just a collection of numbers, it is an expression of principles and priorities and direction. While I have the floor, I will take a moment to say to our friend and colleague from North Dakota that…

The federal government has a responsibility to lead in addressing this crisis.

What does it take for the FCC to begin an investigation?

I rise to join with my colleagues on this side to urge our colleagues on the other side of the aisle to move quickly to confirm highly qualified judicial nominees. They passed review by the Judiciary Committee. They passed all kinds of…

We're not talking about an outcome. We're talking about an action that has to be taken.

I think that some action here is absolutely required, and we ought to get going on this.

This is vital in my state of New Jersey which is home to the largest port on the East Coast, supporting more than 270,000 jobs, and $37 billion in business income.

we arrive here at a moment when we once again have a chance to view the differences in thought and perspective which are exhibited at this moment in this institution. Today, we are talking about college education. We are talking about…

The Federal Maritime Commission makes sure that our Nation's ports remain competitive and can meet growing demands.

These are important positions. And while we have excellent candidates, I think it's fair to say, with all of those to be heard from today.

Well, there are not many things that are easy to accomplish, and your structure of responsibilities. This one we ought to be able to get on with, and I look forward to hearing from you about where we stand with this.

I applaud the FCC for recognizing the need for the reform of the Fund.

The too-often scientific breakthroughs sit on a shelf for the lack of investment.

the FCC plays a vital part as one of the guardians of our democracy.

Mr. Genachowski, I know that you are aware of the fact that News Corporation controls 27 local television stations in the United States.

It's never been more important to have a strong FCC acting in the public interest.

New Jersey is a net contributor of close to $200 million a year to the USF.

Because the cry that we hear from many would be company developments, and that is, that lack of funding slows things down.

A British parliamentary committee found that News Corp. misled the committee in order to cover up the illegal activity.