Orrin Hatch: “That is correct. We expect the provision will be used in instances such as when a trade secret misappropriator is…”

Those backlogs at the Social Security Administration are unacceptable to many, if not most, of us here in the Senate.

I urge Congress pass the OPEN ACT before the end of this year.

The Finance Committee has worked with the Treasury Department to ensure proper responsiveness to committee inquiries. We are continuing to review these matters to determine what further oversight is required.

I want to thank my dear colleague from Iowa. He is one of the greatest Senators I have served with. He is just a wonderful friend and a wonderful Senator. He has worked his tail off the whole time he has been here. I am grateful for his…