Mr. President, November is Prematurity Awareness Month, but as the month comes to an end, our fight against preterm births and complications caused by prematurity continues daily in hospitals, homes, and research facilities across the…

I appreciate the Senator's assurance, and I withdraw the amendment on that basis. Amendment No. 1419 Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, amendment No. 1419 would correct an unintended staff error in the new Division D funding tables that the Senate…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to en bloc, the preambles be agreed to en bloc, and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate, and that any statements…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., on Wednesday, November 30, 2011; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The resolution (S. Res…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 337, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The assistant…

Our economy, as the Presiding Officer and others know, demands two major priorities from Congress right now: to reduce spending and to foster job creation. Equally important, you cannot do one without the other. We cannot only cut our way…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for up to 15 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I rise to discuss my amendment No. 1262 regarding the definition of specialty metals produced in the United States. Under section 2533b of title 10, U.S. Code, specialty metals included in weapon systems purchased by DOD must be produced…

I appreciate the Senator's assurance, and I withdraw the amendment on that basis. Amendment No. 1262

I rise to discuss my amendment No. 1260 with the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. This amendment would strike section 846 of the bill, which would establish a new exception to the requirement to purchase specialty metals…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 338 and S. Res. 339 en bloc, both of which were submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolutions…