Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record, the following letter to Secretary Sebelius which discusses my thoughts on the interim final rule, ``Rule'', regarding grandfathered plans--75 Fed. Reg. 34538--as part of…

Mr. President, I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Pennsylvania is recognized.

Mr. President, I rise to offer new legislation that I urge all my colleagues from both sides of the aisle to support. I am pleased to be joined by Senators Carper, Akaka, Lieberman, Collins, and Voinovich as original cosponsors of this…

Mr. President, I commend my friend, the Senator from Illinois, for his comments, and I associate myself with his effort. This is recognition that is long overdue. I am pleased to support his efforts in this area. It is a part of American…

Mr. President, again I will close my comments and thank the chairman of the Small Business Committee for her leadership on this bill. We would not be here today but for her relentlessness on this legislation. This legislation has had more…

Mr. President, first, I commend my friend and colleague, the Senator from Louisiana, who I know the Senate has heard repeatedly over the last few weeks, relentlessly over the last few weeks, come back time and again and again on this issue…

Mr. President, I rise today, as this Chamber debates the nomination of Elena Kagan--someone I am looking forward to supporting when we vote--to raise another issue of ensuring justice in our country, an issue the Presiding Officer, I know…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business for up to 8 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. President, I appreciate the opportunity to join my colleague and friend, the chair of the Small Business Committee, the Senator from Louisiana, in support of this very important piece of legislation. Let me first of all say: In her…

Madam President, I thank the chairman for those kind remarks. It is a good feeling for all of us who have labored on this legislation--Members and staff--that we are finally coming to a successful conclusion on the Dodd-Frank Wall Street…

Mr. President, I rise today to mark a sad day for the National Capital region. On the eve of the 1 year anniversary of the deadliest accident in Metro's history, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the families of the nine…

Mr. President, It has come to my attention that the normal rivalry between the House and Senate pages has reached new levels. While not aware of all the facts, I know the Senate pages serve with skill and dedication. I also understand that…