May 19, 2015
The State of Montana did something very important. They statutorily recognized the Winters doctrine and the primacy of Indian water rights.
James Lankford
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James Paul Lankford is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Oklahoma since January 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Lankford has focused on issues such as healthcare, government spending, and religious freedom during his time in office. He previously served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015, representing Oklahoma's 5th congressional district.
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May 19, 2015
To speak from Montana's experience, to get to State legislative approval, the negotiations generally have gone on and off oftentimes for a decade.
May 19, 2015
That would be helpful to us as we get a chance to look at the workforce, because obviously we want to look at why there is a decline in one area.
May 19, 2015
We understand well that we are very grateful to people who choose to serve their country through Federal service.
May 19, 2015
And even in your description there, Mr. Cox, talking about all the different lanes that they could get in through the process.
May 19, 2015
OK. Would your recommendation on the SES be that it is a longer or shorter--and I would agree, by the way. It does not to be a one-size-fits-all.
May 19, 2015
It seems that the GS system allows them to continue to move up if they supervise more people, and so they have to make that jump.
May 19, 2015
Why for Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and Veterans, what is your perception?
May 19, 2015
So your statement is the probation period for them, that one year time period starts when they have only really seen them for 2 months because it started earlier.
May 19, 2015
I would advise the State of Oklahoma and its political leadership to look to Montana as a means of trying to create a framework for moving forward on resolving these matters.
May 19, 2015
We are sponsoring a resolution recognizing the first week of May as Public Service Recognition Week.
May 19, 2015
If we are serious about ensuring that the Federal Government can address the problems facing society, then, simply put, our elected officials must stop attacking the Federal workforce.
May 18, 2015
I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolution be agreed to and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The concurrent…
May 18, 2015
I also ask unanimous consent that Senator Vitter be added as a cosponsor to my amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
May 18, 2015
trade agreements are about a set of values and beliefs. Do we believe the American workers and American products can compete with the rest of the world and provide answers and products the world needs? It is an overwhelming yes. When we…
May 18, 2015
I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of H. Con. Res. 43, which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the concurrent resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A…
May 18, 2015
if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order, following the remarks of Senator Portman for up to 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…
May 18, 2015
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 19; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date…
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