87 percent of Nevada is owned by the Federal Government.

on behalf of Senators Enzi, Durbin, and others, I have an amendment at the desk and I ask the clerk to report. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr…

This type of collaboration is a model for how public land designation should be handled.

Money is better spent on protecting habitat on the ground then sitting in special accounts at BLM.

We need passage of S.342 and H.R. 433 to ratify the work of Humboldt County Commission.

S. Res. 114 concerns a request for testimony, documents and representation in a federal criminal action pending in Arizona Federal district court. The prosecution and defense have requested the production of a limited number of documents…

I would object to any further proceedings with respect to this bill at this time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. The bill will be placed on the calendar. ____________________

I had a number of meetings yesterday with Democratic and Republican proponents of the Marketplace Fairness Act. This is a piece of legislation that is overwhelmingly supported by Democrats and Republicans. I appreciate the remarks of the…

I appreciate very much the Chaplain's prayer, but I especially want to recognize the last line or two of his prayer today where he indicated that he wanted a special blessing on the Capitol Police. I am happy the Sergeant at Arms was here…

I ask unanimous consent that the leader time not count against the hour that is set aside for morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that the next vote be 10 minutes in duration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

S. 788 is due for its second reading. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Manchin.) The clerk will read the title of the bill for the second time. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 788) to suspend the fiscal year 2013…

I now ask unanimous consent that Senator Donnelly be recognized for up to 20 minutes to give his maiden speech, and he will proceed as in morning business. Following his speech, I ask unanimous consent that Senator Durbin, the manager of…

This is a great shot in the arm.

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

I would hope that you will report in both of these favorably.

I have a cloture motion at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cloture motion having been presented under rule XXII, the Chair directs the clerk to read the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We, the undersigned…

Thank you Chairman Manchin and Senator Barrasso for the opportunity to address your subcommittee about our bipartisan proposals to create new opportunities for economic development and conservation of Nevada's public lands.

Currently Lyon County has 14.2 percent unemployment. It is the highest unemployment rate in the State.

I would especially like to thank Senator Udall for his long-standing dedication to land protection.

Your leadership on this important issue is deeply appreciated by the entire conservation community.

As we speak Lyon County has 15 percent unemployment.

Remember, Congressman Ryan, when he came up with one of these budgets, used these overseas contingency funds to balance his budget. Let's not even worry about that for purposes of this conversation, the overseas contingency fund. Let's…

I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the names be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

I now ask unanimous consent that the mandatory quorum under rule XXII be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.