there are many signs of the fundamental, measurable changes we are causing in the Earth's climate, mainly through our large-scale emission of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels. These are irreversible changes, at least in the short run, so…

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate continue in morning business until 7 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.

I ask unanimous consent morning business be extended until 2 p.m., with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from…

last week I came to the floor and spoke about our Nation's military and intelligence leaders acknowledging, along with our Nation's scientific leaders, the clear evidence that carbon pollution is changing our climate. Unfortunately, there…

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., on Wednesday, December 5, 2012; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour…

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 6:30 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at 9:30 a.m.

I am informed that we expect to complete action on the Russia trade bill during tomorrow's session of the Senate. ____________________

I further ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported amendment to the preamble be agreed to, the preamble, as amended, be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, with no intervening action or…

I further ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported amendment be agreed to and the Senate proceed to a voice vote on adoption of the resolution, as amended. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The committee…

as cochairs of the International Conservation Caucus, Senator Tom Udall and I stand together on Wildlife Conservation Day, December 4th, to emphasize the need for governments, organizations, and individuals to protect the world's…

Arnold Hiatt founded a successful small business before selling it to Stride Rite and then becoming CEO. He says: As every good businessman knows . . . the soundness of a company and its ability to create jobs do not rest on lower taxes or…

tens of millions of middle-class families face the distinct possibility of higher tax rates in January. With so many Americans who are still struggling to find their economic footing after the deepest recession of our lifetimes, these…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. MIDDLE-CLASS TAX CUTS

I thank Chairman Levin and Ranking Member McCain for their patience and persistence in allowing us to get to this vote. I think once I have discussed the bill for a moment, it might not seem as though it would have required much patience…

I ask unanimous consent to dispense with further reading of the bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To provide for scientific frameworks with respect to recalcitrant…

may I ask the chairman if he wishes the amendment called up now and made pending or are we simply going to have discussion on it?

I ask unanimous consent that the pending amendment be set aside in order to call up amendment No. 3180. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The…

The damage went back in the neighborhoods behind this commercial street, several blocks back.

I would like to be recognized at the conclusion of the remarks of the Senator from Vermont for about 10 minutes.

The southern coast of Rhode Island was hit the hardest.

we are working toward a national defense authorization act, and as we do that, I rise to discuss the importance of assessing and planning for and mitigating the national security effects of climate change. Our changing climate is not…

Hurricane Sandy hit Rhode Island, it hit Rhode Island hard.

I just wished to address two things. The first is that we are having a continuing discussion about the budget of our country and about the taxes of our country and indeed about the unfair and often upside down nature of our current Tax…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for such time as I may consume. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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