As a Senator, it is unacceptable that our laws--or lack of them--have made our vehicles and roads less safe for students, families, and anyone traveling our Nation's roads.

I hope that there is not a decision that puts it ahead of legacies in basically Florida, Houston, and California.

We wholly agree with Senator Hutchison. These reincarnated carriers are a blemish on the industry.

The Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act deals with each of the major aspects of motorcoach safety.

For 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the request is granted. The clerk will report the amendment. The bill clerk read as follows: The Senator from Texas [Mrs. Hutchison] proposes an amendment numbered 197.

I do, Mr. President. I would like to have my amendment called up, then speak, and then I am happy to have the unanimous consent so that they know the order following me. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Washington.

I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To delay the implementation of the health reform law in the…

I do wish to thank the Senator from Louisiana, who is managing the bill for her side, for allowing us to go forward with amendments. I think that is very important, and I do have an amendment that I think will help our small businesses and…

I ask unanimous consent that the pending amendment be set aside, and I call up amendment No. 197. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?

the reason we did not pass this legislation is everyone realized it would have raised the cost of gasoline. Now the EPA is trying to do the same thing by fiat. By executive fiat, they are trying to regulate greenhouse gases. What they are…

I wish to speak in favor of the McConnell amendment... However, Kerry-Lieberman is unique from previous efforts by also proposing a new gas tax on the transportation sector.

It is the law and it isn't an advisory framework.