I hope we can all agree that the status quo is not acceptable and that we can't delay in addressing the rising student loan debt.

My home State of Rhode Island, we have, I think, three times the national average in terms of the sort of presence of radon in homes and other buildings.

I do share the goal of the propose fire cap adjustment, but I am concerned whether in its current form, it is the most fiscally responsible way to proceed.

the Senate needs to do everything it can to help create jobs, improve our economy, and address the basic needs of the average American. Unfortunately, many efforts to make meaningful progress on these issues have been thwarted in the last…

We believe it is prudent and logical to do that.

If it is not for aircraft physical modification, what is it for?

I think it is clear, at least I think you know where I am coming from.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Unemployment Insurance

I am pleased to be joined by Senator Isakson and Representatives Dingell and Whitfield in the introduction of the Sunscreen Innovation Act. According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the…

Over the last 5 years, the administration has sent up a budget each year, that reduces their request.

I will be the first one to fight not having public input on timber sales, because I think it is critically important.

We urge the subcommittee to support a solution to the wildfire funding problem.

my intent is to change this so that we put more resources into the SRF than your budget calls for.

I think it is pretty important as I know you do as well, Mr. Chairman.

Thank you very much, Senator Murkowski.

This budget includes full funding for estimated contract support costs, something the tribes have said is critical to them.

Thank you, Madam Secretary.

We definitely want to work with this subcommittee, the authorizing committees and, of course, the Budget Committee on ways to even improve what is being proposed at this time in the introduced legislation.

I have introduced, on several occasions, the No Child Left Inside Act.

In order to make this a truly national celebration, I think every State should have a sort of vested interest in this.

The President seeks to fulfill a historic commitment to America's natural and cultural heritage through full and permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

In order to implement this program, you have to get changes in the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act from the Budget Committee.

Hurricane Sandy was devastating to my region, and there is about $100 million, which the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is helping to administer through your office, in terms of grants.

The fiscal year 2015 President's budget proposes a new and fiscally responsible funding strategy for wildland fire.

In this budget EPA is proposing to eliminate the Beach Act Grant Program.