You know, there are all sorts of ways for us to do it. It ought to be consistent.

I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To prohibit Federal funds from being used to meet the matching…

I ask unanimous consent that the pending amendment be set aside and that we bring up amendment No. 1754. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the amendment. The assistant legislative clerk read…

I ask unanimous consent that amendment be considered as read. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To prohibit Federal funding of union activities by Federal employees) At the…

I ask unanimous consent that the pending amendment be set aside and that I be allowed to bring up amendment No. 1751. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the amendment. The assistant…

I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To prohibit funds from being directed to federal employees with…

I ask consent that the following letter be placed in the Congressional Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: U.S. Senate, Washington, DC, July 18, 2013. Hon. Mitch McConnell…

We have let you down. The kindergarten of Congress has let you down by not doing the things to create the confidence.

as we confront the many challenges facing this institution, it can be easy to lose sight of what is so unique and special about America. From time to time, though, we are reminded of the America we all know and love--a Nation filled with…

I appreciate the service that you have given our country, and we had nobody to compare you to because we have never been in the situation we were in before.

Open enrollment begins in less than 80 days. Yet, OPM has not issued regulations implementing this provision of the law.

I know I am over time and I apologize, but there is a problem in terms of sustaining these two hospitals, is there not?

Do you think that it is a reasonable requirement that Members of Congress might want to see that ruling before they vote on your nomination?

But you would agree, if we did not have the stupid scoring rules that we have, nobody can lease a building in this country cheaper than they can own it when interest rates are where they are.

I am not concerned about protecting small business. I am concerned about getting the best price for this country because we cannot afford not to.

What do you see least developed in other major cities?

Did the Commonwealth Fusion Center provide information or actionable intelligence to anyone after the bombings that was not provided through any other channels?

We have heard a lot about the value of training and exercises like Urban Shield.

So are there plans to go to the higher frequency?

Mirandizing--information collected before somebody is Mirandized cannot be used, but you have not violated the law if you have not Mirandized somebody.

we have spent a lot of money, Federal dollars in terms of grants, bringing the equipment forward.

10 percent of your budget comes from the Federal Government--or 7.5 percent, as Senator Johnson said.

What I am looking for is a commitment on cost-plus contracts, that, first of all, we are not going to utilize them unless they are an absolute necessity.

The American Community Survey is kind of tied up in this lack of confidence in government today, which is difficult for you because it makes your job more difficult.

Now, what has Senator Cornyn outlined that does not fit with common sense? He said people who commit three misdemeanors, whether it be child abuse or spousal abuse or drunk driving, shouldn't be given RPI status. Yet, under this bill you…