William H. Frist: “The resolution we passed does express support for those victims of the South Asia earthquake. I encourage our colleagues…”

Right on top of the 10 requests is the unanimous consent request that the Armed Services Committee be authorized to meet during the session. For the information of our colleagues, there had been an objection earlier today. I talked to the…

Today we passed the Oman Free Trade bill by a vote of 63 to 31. I am pleased that we were finally able to proceed to a vote on the confirmation of a very important nomination, and that is the nomination of Alice Fisher to be an Assistant…

That is exactly where we are. I think the good news is both sides recognize this is a very important issue before this body and before the American people and that we have had a lot of work on this bill to where I think--speaking of the…

Today we continued debate on the Department of Defense Appropriations bill that we started before the August recess. We have three amendments pending, and we expect to have more amendments offered tomorrow. Votes can be expected before the…