Harry Reid

It is my understanding that in this time for morning business, Senators are permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each; is that right? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Correct. ____________________

It is my understanding S. 783 is at the desk and due for its second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 783) to provide an extension of time for filing…

FRA supports the proposed 1.6 percent pay increase that equals the 2010 Employment Cost Index (ECI).

The United States however, is in the 10th year of war and there is no more compelling issue for our current warriors than adequate pay.

We also urge support for Senator Reid's legislation on this issue.

FRA is concerned about calls for reducing end strength in the out years to save money on the Defense budget while we're still engaged in war in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Anyone who is running for President now who would seek to participate in the Presidential financing system probably is not qualified to be President.

I want to call to your attention that this Friday there will be a national referendum on this legislation.

We are pleased that this bi-partisan legislation, introduced by Senators Jeff Bingaman and Lisa Murkowski, passed out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

LPPC believes it will foster and facilitate the growth of responsible hydropower development in the United States.

There are many examples where they wanted to cut recklessly, and we insisted on cutting responsibly.

There are two bills at the desk due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the bills by title for the second time. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (H.R. 1255) to prevent a…

Following any leader remarks, there will be a period of morning business until 4 o'clock this afternoon for debate only, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each during this time, with the time equally divided and…

This resolution concerns records that several offices of the Senate have provided to the Department of Justice in connection with a criminal investigation. As those documents may be needed in a pending criminal case arising out of that…

Following any leader remarks, the Senate will be in morning business, with the first hour equally divided, with the Republicans controlling the first 30 minutes and the majority controlling the second 30 minutes. Senator Hoeven will be…

The Republicans want to shut down our nation's government because they want to make it harder for women to get the health services they need.

We will pass a short-term resolution to keep the government running through Thursday. That short-term bridge will cut the first $2 billion of the total savings.

I appreciate the support of the American people. Of course, they knew we need to get this done, but also the business community of our country.

We have agreed to an historic amount of cuts for the remainder of this fiscal year, as well as a short-term bridge that will give us time to avoid a shutdown while we get that agreement through both houses and to the President.

Last night we were finally able to arrive at an agreement on the small business jobs bill--or at least a way to get rid of some very important amendments that we will vote on around 4 o'clock this afternoon. There will be seven rollcall…

It is my understanding that the Paul amendment is the pending business; is that right? The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Franken). The motion to commit by Senator Paul is pending.

First of all, I wish to express my appreciation to the Senator from Kentucky. He is a gentleman. I know how sincere he feels about this issue. I admire him for feeling sincerely about issues, as he does on a number of them. It has been…

We've narrowed the issues significantly, and we're going to continue working.

I am told there are two bills at the desk due for a second reading. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the titles of the bills for the second time. The legislative clerk read as follows: A bill (S. 706) to stimulate…

Senators should expect the first rollcall vote of the week at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. That vote will be on the confirmation of Executive Calendar No. 42, Jimmie V. Reyna, of Maryland, to be U.S. circuit judge. Additionally, we were able to…