I think this is a very good-faith effort to try to solve a problem we all know has to be solved.

This Congress has done more in the last few years on sex trafficking than we have in our history.

We'll also hear from Senators Portman, Blumenthal, and Wyden, who will offer their perspectives about the current state of the law and the proposed changes.

I'm particularly thankful that we will have the benefit of hearing from Yvonne Ambrose, who very courageously will share her heartbreaking family story with us.

There is a Dickensian quality to the Internet. It can simultaneously enable and ennoble or degrade and debase.

Last month, Senators Portman and Blumenthal introduced the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 with a bipartisan group of more than 20 cosponsors.

If we can streamline and modernize our outdated tax code on the business side, it will enable corporations and pass-through businesses, both small and large, to reinvest, expand, create new jobs, and increase wages.

I think we have a historic opportunity with tax reform to reform our antiquated tax code and to address the concerns that I continually hear from South Dakotans on jobs and our economy.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.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

last week I came down to the Senate floor to talk about the need for tax reform. One of the most important things we can do to help our economy and American families recover from years of economic stagnation under the previous…

Requiring businesses that have operated using the cash method since their inception to suddenly pay tax on money they have not yet collected, and may never collect, is an effective tax increase.

I certainly want to express our support for and thoughts and prayers for all the victims of the recent hurricanes.

Uber thanks Chairman Thune, Ranking Member Nelson, Senator Peters and all members of the Committee for their continued leadership and foresight on these issues.

I have long believed we need to repeal the law, and one of the reasons for that is because we continue to see these monthly premiums escalate and go up.

As you know, in recent health reform efforts, I was interested in working to avoid the benefit cliffs that trap people in a situation where they cannot move up the economic ladder for fear of losing benefits.

I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, the vote on the motion to invoke cloture occur at 1:45 p.m.; further, that the time until 1:45 p.m. be for debate only; finally, that if cloture is invoked, the McConnell amendment…

In my home State of South Dakota, CHIP serves more than 50,000 kids in a given month.

it is no surprise that Americans consistently rate jobs and the economy as top issues of concern. A recent survey found that 50 percent of voters consider themselves to be living paycheck to paycheck, and about one-third of voters say they…

This program has enjoyed broad bipartisan support over the years, and it is critical that we work together to ensure that kids across the country continue to have access to uninterrupted coverage.

What began some 32 years ago as a program to help protect consumers from increases in telephone charges... has morphed... into something much broader and more expensive.

I would be happy to answer any questions that you may have at this time.

when polls ask Americans what issues are most important to them, one topic seems to score high every time: jobs and the economy. It is not surprising. The American people have had a rough time over the past few years. The Obama years were…

the affordable housing crisis is not just an urban community concern but also greatly affects rural communities across the country.

The current recovery period of 27.5 years can create a significant lock-in effect for residential housing investment.

We have an opportunity to look at a lot of these tax provisions to make sure that they are working effectively and efficiently.