I do. I thank the Chair. Amendment No. 2771 The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Oklahoma [Mr. Coburn] proposes an amendment numbered 2771.

it is pretty unusual for me to come to the floor to say I want to spend money. But I have had a longstanding problem as I sign the letters of condolences to hundreds of families in Oklahoma who have lost their loved one by serving this…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator is recognized. Army Weaponry

reserving the right to object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oklahoma.

I thank the Senator. I have no objection. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from New Hampshire.

We just disallowed one of the best candidates for the appellate court in my 8 years since I have been in the Senate. Magistrate Judge Bob Bacharach is a stellar individual rated ``very highly qualified'' by the American Bar Association…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for such time as I may consume, and that when I finish, the Senator from Ohio be recognized for 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Apology

I wished to come to the floor to talk about two or three subjects. The first is to issue an apology to the majority leader. I do not apologize for my frustration with this place, but occasionally my words are harsh and inaccurate. This…

Just a question through the Chair to the majority leader. I had planned to make a statement on Judge Bacharach, and the Senator is saying we will have debate only. Will that preclude a unanimous consent for speaking as in morning business?

short memories are just that. In my opening statement in the Finance Committee on this bill, I made it very clear I opposed the pay-for in this bill. I had two amendments to offer. They were not offered because the chairman had assured me…

first of all, I would like to say I support all three of these measures, in terms of their passing. What I don't support is continuing the habit that has put this country $16 trillion in debt. To clarify, as a member of the Finance…

I assume we are out of morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate is on the motion to proceed to S. 3414. Unanimous Consent Request--S. 3326

I have a unanimous consent request. I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. 3326; that the Coburn amendment at the desk be agreed to, the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed; that…

what the chairman said is this bill is paid for. I would put forward to the American public that if they went to Wendy's this afternoon and said: Give me a double cheeseburger; and, oh, by the way, over the next 10 years I am going to pay…

Not all of this is the Administration's problems because a lot of the problems we find are from earmarks that were written improperly.

I am not sure it is a wise use of the money.

I appreciate your dedication to do that.

I do have some significant concerns with the American Community Survey.

There is a lot of money to be saved if we do things right and smart by doing the right thing.

I am in adamant opposition to all cost-plus contracts other than pure research.

We have fallen down on the job of demanding accountability and transparency.

I think that is good.

The question is: Where is the leadership to get it done?

We spend $27 billion a year, and we have no metric on any program whatsoever.

Tons. Of the 8.2 percent that are unemployed and the 15 percent that are unemployed and underemployed, they care about the waste, fraud, and abuse.