I would ask also that Oklahoma enter into their own agreement to clean up the non-tribal land, but they find that the EPA can be a little inflexible when it comes to the remediation that is being handled.

I had to get to the two of you to get a clear understanding, and it is one I don't have any concern as to where you are going to be.

Mr. Chairman, sorry to interrupt here. First of all, you should qualify this by saying he has been accused of the following.

I ask unanimous consent that Richard J. Schrider, a legislative fellow in the office of Senator Ernst, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the 115th Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

Let me just mention that we have a list of about 40 amendments that have gone through the process and have been cleared on both sides. These four were not among those. I am still holding out hope to be able to get not just those but also a…

I have a bipartisan list of amendments that have been cleared from both sides. We have been talking about wanting to have these presented, and there is no objection to any of them. So I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding the…

first of all, let me just agree with the comments that were made by Senator Reed. He has been great to work with. I am glad he mentioned all the help of his staff. People don't realize how, on a bill this size--this is the largest bill we…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Vote on Motion to Waive Under the previous order, the question occurs on agreeing to the motion to waive…

I ask unanimous consent that the vote on the motion to waive the budget act with respect to the Sanders' point of order occur at 5:30 p.m. today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Utah.

That was very touching. Thank you very much, I say to my friend, Senator Schumer. Mr. President, I want to start today by giving an update as to where we are in the process for the NDAA. At 10:30 a.m., which is coming up shortly, we are…

I make a point of order that amendment No. 2700 is not germane. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The point of order is well taken. The amendment falls. Amendment No. 2276 to Amendment No. 2282, as Modified

first, let me make sure we get into the Record as accurately as I am saying right now, to Abe Schumer, that his little boy's most predictable adversary wishes him today a happy birthday.