Frank Lautenberg

I believe that if there is a national solution to this problem, preemption of States' authority really becomes a non-issue.

I think that there would still be cases where the ability to address problems that are occurring in particular States should be maintained.

And the reason you don't get to pick out the people that you want to do these things, you don't have the votes. That is fairly simple.

It makes sense to have a Federal policy to regulate toxic substances that actually works.

The solution to all these things I think is modernizing TSCA.

Yes, because you used the word arbitrary, and I think that therein lies the umbrella that takes care of those who dissent from having regulation put into place, even if it does yield a net benefit.

Under Jon Leibowitz's leadership, the FTC has used its enforcement and rulemaking authorities to improve financial protection for consumers.

I appreciate Chairman Leibowitz's hard work and I look forward to your continued service at the FTC.

I wrote a law in 2009 requiring NOAA to lead an interagency effort to study the effects of ocean acidification.

Do you believe that we can confirm the fact that Federal regulation is always a net positive for our economy and our society?

I want to thank Dr. Rebecca Blank, Jon Leibowitz, Maureen Ohlhausen for agreeing to serve.

I'm pleased that, with his nomination and this nomination, the leadership of the department will be well set.

It's nice to get somebody passed in Congress, you know? Takes a long time around here.

I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Air Quality

with all of the important issues we constantly face in life, none compares to our concern for the health of our children. But the health of our children depends not only on us but what others might be doing--such as poisoning our air with…

this amendment increases funding for disaster relief grants at the Economic Development Administration. Forty-eight States have received a Federal disaster declaration this year and may be eligible for this relief. EDA funds rebuild sewers…

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There is not a sufficient second. If all time is yielded back, the question is on agreeing to the amendment. The amendment (No. 836) was agreed to. The…

this amendment would increase funding for disaster relief grants at the Economic Development Administration. We all know that this has been a record year for natural disasters. Our country has already experienced a record 10 natural…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 836 to Amendment No. 738

I ask unanimous consent to temporarily set aside the pending amendment and call up my amendment No. 836. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows…

We have had I won't say it is a unique relationship, but it is one that we don't agree necessarily on all the subjects, but we agree on respect for one another.

Notice how he glances at me as he says that.

Funding for the Brownfields Program has stayed roughly flat since the program was first authorized.

If we can make the program generally more available and with more funding.

Despite the fact that you have the good fortune to have that kind of unemployment rate, nevertheless, Mayor, you can use help in the Brownfields program and extend job opportunity and economic opportunity for your city and your State?