Having this advance data on shipments coming into the United States from both the post office and private carriers would help your officers be able to target illegal shipments.

I ask unanimous consent that Barbara Repeta, a congressional fellow with the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, be granted floor privileges through December 31. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

We do not assume just because somebody is poor that they do not want choices about their health care.

how do we ensure in that transition that we provide that coverage?

No, I didn't, as you know. And my comment that next morning, when asked by one of your colleagues was, you know, the extreme vetting wasn't well vetted.

Federal employees not serving veterans during official time could lead to the failure of VA's top goals and the well-being of those who have sacrificed in the service our nation, could be compromised.

I am very concerned that we not move forward too quickly with the replacement and leave those people behind.

Could you do that work on it and let us know how it is working?

Clearly, when you look at what is happening with regard to the hacking not just in government but all over now, this is a huge priority.

The idea of the legislation--and this was started back in 2014 with Senator Bennet and myself--was to establish some common language and job codes specific to cybersecurity.

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Friday, February 10; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate be in a period of morning business, with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (At the request of Mr. Durbin, the…