I think it was your testimony--actually, I take it back. It was Mr. Baker's--about needing to encourage consumers to be more aware

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it recess until 2 p.m. on Monday, June 20; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the time for the two leaders be…

I rise today to speak about a serious issue that touches on our national security, our economic well-being, the safety of our families, and our privacy; that is, America's cybersecurity. I look forward to conducting an in-depth examination…

I ask unanimous consent that I be allowed to speak for up to 17 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 209, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk…

I ask unanimous consent--with considerable happiness and pride--that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 210, celebrating the Boston Bruins' victory, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk…

I am advised there will be no rollcall votes on Monday. The next rollcall vote will begin at approximately noon on Tuesday, June 21, on confirmation of the Simon nomination. ____________________

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it recess under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 5:37 p.m., recessed until Monday, June 20, 2011, at 2 p.m…

We have had a lot of discussion around the Clean Air Act on the costs of compliance with the Clean Air Act.

But clearly, there are two roles you have. You have a role to comply with the law, you also have a role to advocate as to what the law should be.

I now yield back all time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, all time is yielded back. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Claire C. Cecchi, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for…

If EPA gets wounded in its ability to protect the Clean Air Act, I have a real problem on my hands.

I think we hear relentlessly in this building from the polluting side.

We had a witness from Rhode Island at that table a week ago describing the asthma problem in Rhode Island.

I rise to discuss my vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Senator Coburn's amendment to the Economic Development Revitalization Act of 2011 to repeal the volumetric ethanol excise tax credit and the tariff on ethanol imports. I will…

I think that is pretty good business for the United States of America to be involved in.

The report was peer reviewed by academic reviewers from such universities as Stanford, the University of Texas, the University of South Carolina, Harvard, and Carnegie Mellon. Yet this significant report, requested by Congress, drafted by…

I rise today to join my colleague Senator Reed in commemorating the 350th anniversary of Block Island and thank him for his leadership in this moment of recognition. Every Rhode Islander can recall their first trip to Block Island. For…

I thank Senator Boxer. Commemorating Gaspee Days Mr. President, my time in this Chamber often gives me cause to reflect on our history and on the brave patriots who went before us, many of whom risked or even gave their lives to create…

I am here this afternoon because, on May 12, 2011, the National Academy of Sciences released a significant report entitled ``America's Climate Choices.'' In 2007, Congress directed the academy to write this report. The researchers who…

As Senator Barrasso's chart shows, poverty is the most significant negative impact on children's overall health.

I think it is important that we have a hearing like this where the perspective of children can be heard.

But they are supported by the science, they are supported by public health.

we are discussing the Federal budget in Washington on a nonstop basis. One point that seems very noteworthy is that instead of working to create jobs to help grow the economy out of recession, Republicans are still trying to end Medicare…

So there are not air pollution effects from air pollution levels observed today? That is your testimony?