On the recordSeptember 21, 2012
I ask unanimous consent that the committee- reported amendment be considered, the Cardin and Merkley amendments at the desk be agreed to, the committee-reported amendment, as amended, be agreed to, the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, and any statements relating to this bill be printed in the Record. I would also extend my appreciation to all Senators who have been involved in this contentious issue--for a while, at least--and especially Senator Thune, who has helped us work through this and a number of other things. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendments were agreed to, as follows: (Purpose: To prohibit the use of taxpayer dollars to pay taxes and penalties imposed on United States air carriers pursuant to the European Union emissions trading scheme) Beginning on page 5, strike line 14 and all that follows through page 6, line 2, and insert the following: SEC. 3. NEGOTIATIONS.…
