I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a field hearing has been scheduled before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The hearing will be held on Monday, November 14, 2011, at 10…

I rise today to speak in favor of the Rebuild America Jobs Act. I, first, just clarify for folks, because it is a little confusing, we have had several proposals to create jobs that have come to the floor in the last several weeks, and…

I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a hearing has been scheduled before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at 10:00 a.m…

I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a field hearing has been scheduled before the Subcommittee on National Parks. The hearing will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2011, at 11:00 a.m., at the CCC…

the next amendment is amendment No. 771; is that correct? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is correct.

this amendment will increase funding for the U.S. Trade Representative's Office to the level the President requested, also to the level the House appropriators have proposed. It adds nearly $4.5 million to the budget for the U.S. Trade…

This will also help to strengthen the relationship which is already a very good one between Indian and non-Indian communities in our State.

I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment (No. 771), as modified, is as follows: (Purpose: To provide an additional $4,476,000, with…

This amendment would provide an additional $4,476,000 to the Trade Representative's Office above the level that is provided for in the bill. That amount is fully offset. It would fund the USTR at $51,251,000 this year. That is the same…

I call up amendment No. 771, and ask that it be modified with the changes that are already at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the pending amendment is set aside. The clerk will report the amendment, as modified. The…

Thank you very much, Chairman Akaka, for your courtesy. And thank you for the chance to speak in favor of this bill.

this is an amendment to increase funding for the U.S. Trade Representative so that the Trade Representative can conduct trade enforcement activities. The amendment is cosponsored by Senator Stabenow, and I ask unanimous consent to add…