We've learned over a number of years--both families and advocates have taught us that students with disabilities have a lot of ability.

the 1 percent cap on alternative assessment, which is a technical issue, but I think it's easy for most folks to understand what we're trying to do.

This has caused a huge problem.

I do hope that you will instead work with Senator Brown's staff and my staff to come up with an acceptable solution.

I hope as you begin to implement recommendations, that you keep us updated.

I want to be sure the money is well spent.

I want to focus on two areas. One is cyber-criminals and the Security Summit.

The accountability provisions of ESSA are so important.

I am very concerned particularly about, Mr. George, your report, as the Inspector General for Tax Administration, indicating that the IRS has not established an IRS-wide approach to authenticating someone's identity.

Well, it is a burden. Again, Mr. Chairman, thank you for your indulgence.

today I wish to extend my best wishes to former Pennsylvania Senator Harris Wofford as he celebrates his 90th birthday this April 9. Harris is a close friend and trusted adviser, and I would like to take this time to not only wish him the…

I am pleased to be joined by my colleague from Pennsylvania Senator Toomey to talk about an issue we began to discuss on the floor yesterday, but we have been working many months on this issue. It is a rather simple issue, but it is a…

I wish to speak on the bill and ask consent to do so. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator is recognized.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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

I rise today to speak about an amendment which Senator Toomey and I are working on, amendment No. 3458. I will have some remarks about this amendment, as will my colleague from Pennsylvania, Senator Toomey. We know that since 9/11, we have…

I wish to speak for a few minutes on the floor to send congratulations on my own behalf and also on behalf of the people of Pennsylvania to the Villanova Wildcats for a great win last night in the NCAA final. It was a remarkable game for a…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Congratulating the Villanova Wildcats on winning the 2016 NCAA Men's College Basketball Championship

It is an outrage, no matter whose family, no matter what the circumstances, that individuals would prey upon seniors.

Well, Mary, thank you very much for your testimony.

Thank you for your testimony.

when in doubt, report----

Well, Sarah, thank you for your testimony. We are grateful you are with us and giving us this information about your own experience.

Well, Sarah, thanks very much for your testimony and thanks for bringing your own personal story to this.

We know that a State like ours is at the center of this growing problem that we see all across the country.

As a member of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, I have explored several types of these scams.