I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Begich). Without objection, it is so ordered. the economy

last week's jobs report reinforces what many of us have known for some time. Unlike what the President would like you to believe, the private sector is not doing fine and this administration's policies are not providing effective solutions…

I rise today in the tradition of patriotic celebration to recognize 236 years of American independence. The Fourth of July is not only a proud and inspiring symbol of our nation's independence, but of our undeniable strength and unity. As…

I urge my colleagues to support this legislation to improve the lives of our Nation's bravest.

I know everybody here shares the same concerns about homeless veterans as I do.

I have been strongly advocating for this legislation for the past few Congresses, and it is high time that we have got this done.

There is nothing just about this. So this legislation would require that a judge or a magistrate make this determination.

I commend his steadfast determination in raising awareness for those who keep us safe, and I share his commitment in helping veterans in need.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Preserving Waters of the USA Act

I rise today to discuss one of the biggest threats to economic growth in this country, and that is this administration's job-killing regulatory agenda. My goal in the Senate is to promote policies that create jobs. With my home State of…

I rise today in support of equal pay for equal work. The importance of women in the workplace is clear to every American. We all have women in families who have been a proud part of the workforce. For two decades my mother worked hard in a…

I am so proud to rise today to honor a Nevadan whom I have known for my entire life and who has my utmost admiration and respect. It is with great pleasure to recognize my brother, Bryan Heller, as he retires from the U.S. Navy after 20…

today I wish to pay tribute to the men and women of our Nation who have given their lives for the cause of freedom and to honor those who are still with us today. On this Memorial Day weekend, let us stand together as Americans to pay our…

last September I had the honor of coming to the floor to give my maiden speech to my fellow Nevadans and to the American people. In that speech, I quoted a great Nevadan, Mark Twain, who wrote: ``You are a coward when you even seem to have…

Congress must push the Federal Communications Commission to be the most open and transparent agency in the Federal Government.

The industries you regulate are too important to our nation.

I strongly believe that a cost-benefit analysis should be conducted on any regulation that will have a significant market impact.

A more predictable and consistent FCC will create jobs in Nevada.

Every government agency should be committed to policies that promote job creation, investment and innovation.

The problem as I see it today is that the FCC can pick and choose the rules it wants to follow when it wants to follow them.

I believe that a sweeping new law could be a positive force--but also a destabilizing one.

This method is convenient for the FCC, but it is not good government, and we owe more to Americans with business before the FCC.

I thank the Senator from Nebraska for yielding time and also those from Oklahoma and Arizona for this colloquy that we are having today and the ability to talk about issues that, frankly, the other side will not talk about--in fact, their…

I am concerned that the FCC is not always as open and transparent as it should be.

I introduced legislation that pushes the FCC toward more transparency and openness.