I am concerned that the framework will stall and much needed improvements will fail to be implemented.

In my view, this designation presents the Committee with an opportunity.

You and I have been talking for a long time about doing a hearing like this.

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess until 2:15 p.m. today. There being no objection, the Senate, at 12:27 p.m., recessed until 2:15 p.m. and reassembled when called to order by the Presiding Officer (Mr. Portman)…

it is an honor to join my colleagues. I know Senator Coons and others have come together as a bipartisan group to talk about fallen police officers. It is with my greatest respect and deepest sympathy that today I honor five fallen New…

Budgets are a direct demonstration of our priorities.

Given the high levels of leadership turnover at BIE and IHS, one of GAO's recommendations for both agencies is to develop contingency and succession planning for key positions.

It is a framework that can modify and morph over time specific to the needs, a living document, but with five priorities in place, it is a good framework.

The Federal Government has treaty and trust responsibilities to provide vital services, including health care and education, to Native American and Alaska Native tribes.

I absolutely did not vote to privatize the VA and I do not think many other senators did either.

if I sound a little hoarse, it is because my allergies are acting up, but I feel just fine. Let me start out by thanking Senator Cantwell. Her leadership on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee is pretty incredible. For this…

the United States is a world leader in innovation, science, and technology; promoting democratic and humanitarian values; and maintaining international security and economic stability. The United States should play no less of a global…