I ask that all time be yielded back. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, all time is yielded back. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Arun Madhavan Kumar, of California, to be…

I ask unanimous consent that during the adjournment or recess of the Senate from Thursday, March 13 through Monday, March 24, Senators King, Reed, Rockefeller, and Casey be authorized to sign duly enrolled bills or joint resolutions. The…

throughout this year, my home State will celebrate the 150th anniversary of its path to Statehood, on October 31, 1864. Next week, while I will be home visiting my family and constituents, the Battle Born State will celebrate the day that…

I move to proceed to Calendar No. 309, S. 1086, the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 2014. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bill by title. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to…

following my remarks and those of the Republican leader, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 10:30 a.m., with the majority controlling the first half and the Republicans controlling the final half. Following morning…

I yield back the remaining time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, all time is yielded back. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Matthew Frederick Leitman, of Michigan, to be United States…

in our great country we think of a college education as the key to unlock our children's success. But many families in this country struggle to afford child care, leaving no money whatsoever for higher education. In 2011, in most States, 1…

there are two bills at the desk due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will read the bills by title for the second time. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 2110) to amend titles XVIII…

I would object to anything at this time as to these two matters. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bills will be placed on the calendar. Child Care and Development Block Grant Act

I apologize to the Presiding Officer and all the staff, but I have been conducting for the last hour and a half or more a meeting in the classified room dealing with Ukraine. I am sorry I couldn't be here, but I just couldn't because I had…

At 11:30 this morning, the Senate will proceed to executive session and there will be four rollcall votes on the motions to invoke cloture on four nominees to be United States district judges. Following the votes, the Senate will recess…

I wish to take a minute to commend Senator Dianne Feinstein. There is not a more dignified, competent Senator in this body than Dianne Feinstein. She works tireless hours leading the Intelligence Committee. It is a very difficult job…

I move to proceed to Calendar No. 309, S. 1086. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the motion. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: Motion to proceed to Calendar No. 309, S. 1086, a bill to reauthorize and…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Financial and Contracting Oversight of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 11, 2014, at 11 a.m. to…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 11, 2014, at 10 a.m. to…

we on this side accept this measure, but I do have a few things I want to say before saying there is no objection. Sequestration cut $1.6 billion from NIH last year--$1.6 billion. In the omnibus we passed, we gave them current level…

I reserve the right to object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader.

following my remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business until 11:30 a.m., with the majority controlling the first hour and the Republicans controlling the next hour. Order Of Procedure I ask unanimous consent that Senator…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 11, 2014, at 10 a.m., in room SD-430 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 11, 2014, at 2:15 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Health…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 11, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Foreign Relations

I rise today to honor and thank Shaun Carey, who is retiring from his position as Sparks city manager on April 4, 2014. After serving the city of Sparks for over 20 years, Sparks native Shaun Carey leaves behind an impressive legacy of…

I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 11, 2014, at 2:15 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without…

I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Federal Programs and the Federal Workforce of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the…

I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 11, 2014, at 2:00 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE…