On the recordJanuary 29, 2014
I was happy to move this on behalf of Chairman Sanders, who has put together this bill which is supported by 25 different service organizations. Following my remarks this morning and those of the Republican leader, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for 1 hour, with the majority controlling the first half and Republicans the final half. Following morning business, the Senate will begin consideration of S. 1926, the flood insurance legislation. We were able to reach an agreement for several amendments. All amendments must be offered by 3 p.m. today. Multiple rollcall votes are possible today. Senators will be notified when these votes are scheduled. Our Economy Mr. President, over the last 45 months America's private sector has added more than 8 million jobs. We heard that from the President last night. The stock market has soared. Productivity has never in the history of our country been higher, and Americans have even started building and buying homes again. But while the economy is gaining momentum, for far too many Americans the hopeful headlines don't match the grim reality. For the last decades middle-class Americans have seen their paychecks shrink even as corporate profits climb and the wealthiest are doing better and better. As the President said last night, there is nothing wrong with people making money. We are all happy they are doing well.…





