I am opposed to the wilderness bill S.1024 because the bill as written does not allow for routine access by law enforcement personnel.

I'd like to thank my colleague, Senator Tom Udall, who has joined me in sponsoring this bill.

let me speak for a few minutes about the disappointment I have and I am sure many other colleagues have with the situation we find ourselves in with respect to the partial shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration. My colleague from…

I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Wyoming. ____________________

we have three separate issues facing the Congress. First, the authority of the Treasury Department to borrow to meet the Nation's obligations will be reached on Tuesday. In order for borrowing to continue after Tuesday, Congress needs to…

I agree that heavy oil, oil shale, and methane hydrate are very significant domestic resources.

the Commission concluded that enhancements intended to provide a greater commemoration of World War I may be better suited at the National World War I Memorial in Pershing Park

I strongly support both nominations.

the Commission recognized that the District of Columbia World War Memorial has a unique significance to the citizens of the District of Columbia

a report from CRS that Senator Inhofe and I requested tells a much different story.

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 Thursday, July 28, 2011, at 10 a.m., in…

I would like to announce for the information of the Senate and the public that a hearing has been scheduled before the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, at 2:30 p.m., in room…