We have our own major shale play in Pennsylvania that is now making meaningful contributions to our Nation's natural gas supply.

I understand that some industries that rely on natural gas as a feedstock or energy uses are concerned that new demand for natural gas by the transportation sector, or an aggressive move to export natural gas, might dramatically increase…

One of the great benefits of natural gas extraction and the impact it is having on the economy of my home State of Pennsylvania, as well as the Nation, is the benefit it provides to our manufacturing sector.

I rise to speak about children's health insurance, an issue we hear about periodically but not nearly enough and an issue that will fast become a critically important question before both bodies, the Senate especially, because of what…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Children's Health Insurance

I rise to talk about the issue that my colleague from Nevada just raised. We had a vote yesterday--which, to say it was overwhelming is probably an understatement--for the Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and…

We do not need more irritability. We have got plenty of that.

You cannot really learn if you are hungry.

I do not think we would get a very high letter grade, maybe a D.

I rise to speak about a challenge that is confronting our middle-class families all across my home State of Pennsylvania and across the country. The Presiding Officer knows this issue well and has worked tirelessly to enact measures of…

there will be a rollcall vote at 10 a.m. tomorrow. ____________________

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…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of H. Con. Res. 100, which was received from the House and is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Donnelly). Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be…

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it adjourn under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:09 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, June 11, 2014, at 9:15 a.m…

I rise this morning just before the noon hour to talk about our children, a topic which does not get nearly enough attention in Washington. I will try to focus on just one issue. Both parties in this body and in the other body indicate, on…

Given the longstanding success of the Fast Track program, and the paramount importance of maintaining effective procedures for recalling dangerous products, we encourage the Commission to very carefully consider any changes it seeks to…

I rise this afternoon to speak about the impact of this week's announcement that members of China's People's Liberation Army hacked into the computer systems owned by Pennsylvania companies to steal trade secrets on our trade policy. As we…

Thanks very much, and I appreciate the testimony of the panelists.

Having a child shouldn't mean losing your job. It should not lead to fear and financial dire straits.

It seems that we could come up with something to protect 1.5 percent of the workforce.

CTP is committed to a consistent, transparent, and predictable review process and to completing reviews in a timely manner.

Thank you, Madam President. I rise to talk about the legislation we are considering, the so-called EXPIRE Act, and we want to make sure that as we are focusing on the policy--and I will get to that in a moment--we highlight for emphasis…

I ask unanimous consent to speak for 2 more minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. CASEY. That is section 179, and that is another issue addressed in the bill. The third provision is…