does anyone want to speak on this issue? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there debate on the amendment? Mr. McCAIN. I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard. Mr. McCAIN. I have to see the amendment. I object. Mr. President, may I be…

Boulder City, NV, lies 25 miles east of Las Vegas, near Lake Mead. The city was constructed in 1931 to serve as a home for the workers who built Hoover Dam. It has seen limited growth over the last 70 years and has never lost its smalltown…

in the 2005 Iraq Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill, the House and Senate conferees agreed to an extensive set of Defense Department reporting and benchmarking requirements on Iraq that addressed the security, economic…

I ask that the Senate act on the amendment at this time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate on the amendment? If not, the question is on agreeing to amendment No. 1161. The amendment (No. 1161) was agreed to.

what is the amendment now pending in the Senate? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Amendment No. 1161 offered by the Democratic leader.

regarding the statement of my distinguished friend, my counterpart, the Republican leader, 90 percent of what he said is right on target. It is absolutely true that we need a process. That is why Senators Hatch and Specter have been…

Under the authority of the agreement pending before the Senate, I send an amendment to the desk on behalf of Senator Byrd. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid]…

I call up amendment No. 1161, which is at the desk. I wish to have it reported. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Nevada [Mr. Reid], for himself, Mr. Biden, and…

Who has the time? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from California has time remaining.

first let me say that I am surprised that the distinguished majority leader is surprised at what the Veterans' Administration and the administration has talked about today of what they need. We have been, for months, talking about the…

of all the trade agreements this body has considered since I have been here, I would like to be able to support this one. I think it is remarkable how the CAFTA countries have turned from pasts of violence and instability to hopeful…

I am wondering, while the manager and everybody else is on the floor--we know we have at least one amendment that will take some debate. I am wondering if everybody wants a vote on final passage. We can do that. It will take a while to get…

We will certainly keep that in mind, but we also have an opportunity when the conference report comes back to take a look at it again if someone needs a recorded vote. As we always do, we will work with the Senator from Arizona, and if…

it is 10 o'clock at home, 1 o'clock here. I am confident some of the veterans are watching this. We are talking about the veterans who have served our country so well for so long going back to World War II, to people who have come home…

I am proud to join Senator Alexander in introducing this legislation authorizing Teach for America to recruit, select, train, and support its national teacher corps in underserved communities. This bill comes at a crucial time. Federal law…

if I may comment. The reason I like Senator Burr so much is because he pays attention while he presides. I am impressed with that. ____________________

before we proceed, I say through the Chair to the distinguished Senator from Arizona, this is one of the smallest managers' packages I have ever seen. I think we have eight or nine items in it, and they are ready for review right now. Mr…

I ask it be modified to have the second vote also 10 minutes. We have a lot of work to do after that vote is over. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. McCAIN. What is the agreement? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The…

Mr. President I say to my colleagues from Florida, I know how important restoring America's Everglades is to the United States and to the State of Florida, and I appreciate the efforts of Senator Nelson and Senator Martinez to keep this…

I also thank the Virginia Senators for their support of the Energy & Water bill and for their strong support for programs that advance science. I will join with Senator Domenici in an effort to accommodate the matter that has been brought…

Yes, the Senator has my assurance that it is the committee's intent that $1 million of the funds provided to Altair Nanomaterials should be used for the ongoing partnership with Western Michigan University.

I second what the chairman has just stated and commit to work with the Senator from Rhode Island during conference to address his concerns. I am confident we can find a way to continue to support local and State weatherization efforts and…

our water resources contribute mightily to our Nation's economic at environmental well-being. Ports and waterways are integral to our national transportation system that contribute $718 billion to the Nation's gross domestic product while…

I rise to introduce the ALS Registry Act. I am pleased that Senators Warner, Stabenow, Murkowski, Bingaman, Cochran, Durbin, Vitter, and Corzine are joining me as original cosponsors of this important legislation. ALS is a fatal…

I am proud to represent a State with so many natural treasures. Of particular importance to me is the Lake Mead Natural Recreation Area, which is managed by the National Park Service. Because of its amazing natural beauty and its proximity…