I would like to see what the economic projections are as to how that plays through.

a crash takes place in a system when conditions in that system reach a tipping point and the system rapidly destabilizes. Climate change promises a lot of tipping points in the Earth's natural systems--ocean acidification, for instance…

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the night spanning June 9 and 10 marks the anniversary of a key chapter in American history--one whose first shots spurred our Nation on toward independence from Britain, yet one that remains unfamiliar to most Americans today, which is…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ``Gaspee'' Days

in this, my 20th speech about the climate changes and ocean changes being driven by fossil fuels, I would like to discuss America's largest oil company, ExxonMobil. For decades, ExxonMobil did everything in its power to deceive the…

if we could save $700 per person per year on health care expense while providing better care for people, that would be a pretty serious win-win.

we are much inspired by you, Mr. Chairman, and Senator Perdue and I, who are both on this Committee, are doing our best to channel your concerns and your wishes into that process.

I think Senator Boozman's amendment, which would open up the WIFIA program to States like mine, is potentially a game changer for us.

the disparity between coastal and inland funding under the Corps Flood and Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Account.

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we would really like to find a way to adjust that.

It is important to us in coastal States, because some of the more traditional materials don't survive well in salt water.

let me just say, as a personal matter, this is the first time I have seen you presiding in the Senate. It is a nice sight, and I welcome you. I am here today to talk about the eroding and perhaps even vanishing tradition that we refer to…

situated off the northeast corner of Australia lies one of the seven natural wonders of the world, a wonder that is visible from space--the Great Barrier Reef. Each year, around 2 million visitors come from around the globe to experience…

So your recommendation would be that we need to make a stronger focus on coastal restoration work right into the WRDA program?

Rhode Island has not applied under the WIFIA program for some time now.

Should we be thrilled that we borrowed this much money and put that all on our credit card so that this much money could go to foreign investors?

The disproportionate benefits from this tax bill will go to the top.

I thank Senator Durbin, who is a leader in our caucus, but also a very important leader on these issues. We are here this evening because a group of us now embark on a series of speeches on the Senate floor to shine some light into a…

Well, not if you are a foreign investor. That is way bigger than advertised.

I think that it reflects the fact that some of the gains from this bill are a lot less than advertised, and even those gains were small.

The tax bill has produced $260 billion in stock buybacks and $6.5 billion in bonuses and raises.