the Trump administration--particularly when it comes to taxes--has proven to be a supplier of economic fiction.

I am concerned that the Trump administration is turning its attention toward proposals that would undo much of the bipartisan work.

this administration is turning its attention toward proposals that would undo much of the progress that's been made with respect to child welfare.

this is wrong. Not only is it a discriminatory policy based on nothing but intolerance, it would almost certainly deny a lot of children the opportunity to grow up in safe and loving homes.

I hope that if Dr. Faulkender is confirmed, he will get the office back in the game on big legislative issues.

we have worked extensively on a bipartisan basis--let me underline that: a bipartisan basis--to pass the largest overhaul of our child welfare system in decades.

today I wish to discuss the importance of the Justice Department's independent investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 Presidential election. The interference with our election process by a hostile government was an attack on…

I rise this afternoon to talk about an important anniversary. Today marks 53 years since the Medicare and Medicaid Programs have been created. I will speak specifically today about Medicaid. Many Americans are familiar with all of the…

I ask unanimous consent that Rachel Cohen of my staff be granted floor privileges for the duration of today's proceedings. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I rise for two purposes today, and I will start with the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. This is the 28th anniversary of that landmark legislation. Former Senator Tom Harkin served the people of Iowa for more than three…

I am proud to be here this morning to talk about a legislative matter that has taken many years to come to fruition. We were able to work together in a bipartisan manner to reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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

To use the old expression: sunlight is the best disinfectant, is among the best ways to prevent corruption.

I think there is a lot of evidence on the record that there has been far too much foreign involvement, not just in the election where the Russian Federation, at the direction of Vladimir Putin, was interfering in our election, but it goes…

I think if you are going to eliminate that disclosure requirement, it should be based upon a considered determination that such a change is in the public interest.

I think if you are going to be concerned, as we all are, people in both parties, about dark money making its way into our system, corrupting our system, that that should be part of the inquiry.

I rise today to discuss what is on so many Americans' minds today and the last couple of days--President Trump's recent trip to Europe, his meeting with Vladimir Putin, and his comments about Russia's interference in our elections. So many…

I know that Senator Casey has introduced the ABLE Adjustment Act which will begin to increase the age provision by law.

People with disabilities are less likely to be employed and much more likely to be underemployed.

I rise not even, I guess, 24 hours since the news broke across the airwaves about what the President was saying and what he was not saying in Helsinki with Vladimir Putin being just a few feet away from him. That was a terrible moment for…

You can add mine to that.

Thanks for laying all of that out.

The ABLE program is proving its worth every day, allowing people with disabilities to build for a future that offers stability of services, a safety net for protection against catastrophic expenses, and the possibility of saving for a…

I was disappointed is an understatement that Director Mulvaney did not ask for additional appropriated funds to address the shortfall.

We could not have gotten ABLE passed nor could we pass improvements.