I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. EPA Mercury Rule

It would pass with Republican votes and Democratic votes, and we could put people back to work across this country right now, doing the work that every American knows our highway system needs. This is not bridges to nowhere. This is…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 13, 2012, at 2:45 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee on veterans' affairs

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 13, 2012. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee on foreign…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Environment and Public Works be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 13, 2012, at 10 a.m. in Dirksen 406 to conduct a hearing entitled ``Hearing on the nomination of…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 13, 2012, at 10 a.m. to conduct a committee hearing entitled ``A Breakdown in Risk Management…

I thank the Senators on our side who have come here today during the majority time block to express their support for moving forward on the highway transportation bill. Not all of them have had the chance to speak because time was short…

we have six Senators, including the occupant of the chair, the Senator from New York, on the floor today in the majority time to discuss the jammed bipartisan Senate highway bill. I heard my colleague from Georgia talk about how we are…

I ask unanimous consent that the Special Committee on Aging be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 13, 2012, at 2 p.m. in room 562 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building to conduct a hearing entitled ``Empowering…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Veterans' Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 13, 2012. The Committee will meet in room 418 of the Senate Russell Office Building, beginning at 10 a.m. The…

It's actually reported in Rhode Island now as a vital sign.

This was a really superb panel, and I think it helps us make a wonderful record for pursuing action in this area.

if we can get a pilot rolling on this, it would surely prove that it actually saved money

Thank you for your leadership of the Aging Committee and for the wonderful work you've done to protect our seniors.

The issue of failure of directives is one that I think is particularly concerning.

Unfortunately, the whole fantasy about death panels emerged out of a very sensitive amendment proposed by actually a Republican colleague of mine.

It's vital for patients, their families, and our overall healthcare system.

Thank you, Chairman Kohl, for starting us off today with those very thoughtful remarks.

It strikes me that there are circumstances in which, although we silo conceptually curative care from palliative care, that there are nevertheless circumstances in which well-delivered palliative care has a significant curative effect.

Son, I'm finished. I've done everything that I've wanted to do in life. Do not use any of your abilities and skills to save my life. I am ready.

As you pointed out, Senator, just as a patient's death doesn't happen in isolation, it affects the family that lives on.

the last area where we should be cutting Medicare reimbursements is for hospice and home-based care.

the nurse navigator has responsibility for addressing not only the concerns of the patient, but also addressing the questions of the family.

Models such as this need to be replicated throughout our country.

I just think that is absolutely wrong, and I will pursue the question again in questions for the record.