another day in Iraq. Today American taxpayers' dollars will be spent in Iraq, almost a half a billion dollars. More than $400 million will be spent today in Iraq. Here is what we get from it as seen by--you pick about any newspaper--the…

S. Res. 460 concerns a civil action filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The National Association of Manufacturers is challenging the constitutionality of section 207 of the Honest Leadership and Open Government…

the one thing both of these Senators did not mention is the wonderful work they have done. The chairman and ranking member of the Indian Affairs Committee were able to reach out to Members on both sides of the aisle. This is truly a…

We are doing this because the majority of the American people recognize this war in Iraq is costing huge amounts of money. Some are saying now as much as $15 billion a month. But let's say it is not that much. Let's say it is only the…

I rise today to recognize Denise Ann Phoenix, a role model, native Nevadan, and hero. Ms. Phoenix, known by her nickname ``Auntie,'' devoted her life to improving her Native American community and promoting child safety. Following in the…

I very much thank my distinguished friend from the State of South Dakota who has, certainly, intimate knowledge of Native Americans. His State, I think, has one of the largest reservations in the country and one of the poorest all at the…

My understanding is, there are millions of dollars owed to the telephone companies, Mr. President.

if there were ever a time and a piece of legislation where we should try to help the people whom this legislation is directed to help, it is this--Native Americans Indians. But that is not the case. For reasons I do not comprehend, we are…

I feel I wouldn't be doing my duty if I didn't refer to the distinguished Chair at this time and indicate what a tremendous job he has done in advocating for some of the poorest people in America. But for you, the issue dealing with people…

I regret your reckless attempt to manufacture a crisis over the reauthorization of foreign surveillance laws. Instead of needlessly frightening the country, you should work with Congress in a calm, constructive way to provide our…

don't you think this great country of ours-- the moral authority of the world--can continue our work, our interrogation of prisoners, both military and civilian, by not beating them, sexually humiliating them, bringing dogs and having dogs…

Indian health deserves this. There is no group of people in America who deserves our attention more than Indians. It is that way with the 22 different organizations in Nevada and all over the country. So I would hope we can work together…

America has been without an intelligence authorization bill for almost 3 years. That is certainly long enough. The bill before us contains many important provisions that will strengthen our intelligence capabilities to fight terrorism and…

this morning the statement was made by the President in the Oval Office that he will refuse to sign a temporary extension of the current FISA law. This is a statement from the person who wants to unite, not divide. This is part of the…

I voted against it, and I voted against cloture on the bill, but it was a bipartisan passage. I understand that. I don't dispute that. I saw what the numbers were. The bill was changed a little as it came from the committee, but it passed…

I have known Jay Rockefeller for several decades, and I have not known a better public servant than Jay. Jay Rockefeller got into Government for the right reasons. We know that the Rockefeller name is magic, that he could have led a life…

I do want to say, based on the remarks of the distinguished Republican leader, I, too, appreciate the work of Senator Rockefeller and Senator Bond, but I also appreciate the work done by the Judiciary Committee and Senator Leahy. As a…

The stimulus package I introduced earlier this week included a $1 billion increase for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP. I commend my colleagues, my friend Jack Reed, Bernie Sanders, Susan Collins, and a number of…

I am on my best behavior today, so I am not going to dwell on the fact that the war has cost us about $800 billion, all borrowed money. But I understand the objection to this LIHEAP amendment.

2 weeks ago, the majority of Senate Republicans was quick to endorse the House stimulus bill with no revisions, even though they knew it was inadequate and that the Senate had an obligation to improve the bill and to deliver a timely…

A key provision in the Senate Finance Committee package was an extension of unemployment benefits. This is one of the most effective ways to stimulate the company. These benefits can be distributed quickly, and they are likely to be spent…

I don't know if there is an economist who disagrees--there could be; I don't know who it would be--that the best way to stimulate the economy is to get money into the hands of those who will spend it immediately and the people who need it…

the Finance Committee, rightfully so, by an overwhelming bipartisan vote, agreed to include a provision in this legislation that is designed to help homeowners avoid foreclosures by allowing them to refinance. The President of the United…

If I can respond to my three colleagues, originally we thought this bill would take 1 day, and we know it has been bifurcated because of other issues. But I would really think that before we spend another few days on this, we have to do…

2LT Daniel K. Inouye distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action on April 21, 1945, in the vicinity of San Terenzo, Italy. While attacking a defended ridge guarding an important road junction, Second Lieutenant Inouye…