I will be really brief here, Mr. Chairman. But I understand how difficult this is; I really do understand how difficult it is.

I agree with them that we regulate telecommunications in silos, when the world we live in today is becoming more interconnected each day.

We need to have a strong discussion here in this committee regarding the 1992 Cable Act and the 1996 Telecommunications Act and whether those laws are promoting or hindering innovation, investments in infrastructure, and broadband adoption.

This particular piece of legislation passed with bipartisan support in the House.

I plan on introducing, reintroducing, the FCC Consolidated Reporting Act this year.

today I wish to welcome home some of our Nation's greatest servicemembers. This weekend, 29 soldiers from the great State of Nevada will be reunited with their families and loved ones after a grueling 9-month tour in Afghanistan. They have…

one of the most visible expressions of the strength and resilience of our democracy is the moment when the incoming President stands on the steps of the Capitol, lays his hand on the Bible, and takes the oath of office. In that moment…

I thank the Acting President pro tempore. As I was mentioning, like that moment when the President takes office, how we work together to reach across the aisle and find bipartisan solutions is a testament that our democracy--the greatest…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for an additional 2 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.

today I wish to recognize Nevada's own Cortney Jordan for her outstanding performance in the 2012 London Paralympic Games. Cortney participated in six events: the 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 400 freestyle, 100 backstroke, 100…

I believe Andrew Gordon will make a wonderful district court judge in the State of Nevada.

today we come together on the floor of the Senate to remember and honor the victims of September 11, 2001. Only 11 short years ago on this day, enemies of freedom and equality attacked the United States and murdered thousands of innocent…

While S. 3469 does not totally take Yucca Mountain off the table, I am pleased that we are discussing legislation that recognizes the need for consent-based nuclear waste repository siting and provides a potential path forward beyond Yucca…

I recognize the need to address the problem of spent nuclear fuel, but it must be solved through careful consideration of all alternatives based on credible scientific information, and not by politicians in Washington.

It is my hope that the lessons learned from Yucca Mountain, such as the importance of consent-based siting and truly objective evaluation of any proposed site, will not be lost on our future efforts.

I ask unanimous consent to speak as if in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I don't believe any State has felt the brunt of this recession more than the State of Nevada. We are a State that leads the Nation in unemployment, leads in foreclosure, and leads the country in bankruptcy. There is not an evening that…

Congress should not enact any legislation that would grant State governments the authority to impose any new burdensome or unfair tax collecting requirements on small online businesses and entrepreneurs, which would ultimately hurt the…

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

Reagan once joked that if anyone wants to understand Washington, DC, just look at how they designed the roads--it is full of circles. We don't have too many roundabouts in Nevada, but in Washington, DC, it seems to be part of the culture…

I thank the Chair. (The remarks of Senator Heller pertaining to the introduction of S. 3405 are printed in today's Record under ``Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions.'')

last month was yet another disappointing month of job growth. Over 12 million Americans are unemployed, close to 6 million have been unemployed for over 27 weeks, and 8 million have been forced to work part time because they have been…

Thank you, Madam President. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New Hampshire.

It is unquestioned that the change in State funding is the principle reason for the rise in tuition.

I would strongly encourage the Senate to take a look at those and support the Department.