But do you disagree that given the deterioration of the national infrastructure, that we don't need more money?

There is an agreement now that you need more money, is what you are saying?

Senator Carper made the point that raising the gas tax is politically unpopular. Well, it is and it should be.

In my State, you have many people who today living in rural areas, drive 50, 100 miles to work; drive 50, 100 miles back.

we are at an extraordinary crossroads in American history, both from a moral perspective as well as an economic perspective. The reality today, as I think most Americans understand, is that the middle class of our country is collapsing…

Hospital emergency departments are a major component of the Nation's health care safety net as they are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

we are at a unique and enormously important moment in American history. The decisions that will be made by the Congress and the President in the coming days, weeks, and months, will in many ways determine how we go forward as a nation and…

I ask unanimous consent the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. THE BUDGET

I want people in rural areas to have jobs in their communities.

If we had the resources, do you think that is something that is useful to explore?

I wish to say a few words about the debate over the budget that is currently taking place here in Washington. I wish to express a viewpoint that I think is shared by the vast majority of the people in our country. That is, No. 1, I think…

on Saturday, March 26 several hundred medical students from across the country came to our State Capital in Montpelier, VT, to rally in support of Vermont going forward with a Medicare for All Single Payer health care system. These young…

it was my intention to offer a modification of the amendment I offered yesterday on Social Security. Given the parliamentary situation right now, I can't do that. I intend to do that as soon as I can. Mr. President, the original Social…

I did wish to make a few points. No. 1, the Senator from Oklahoma gave his understanding about what the debt commission would do to Social Security. I do not agree with his characterization. In point of fact, what the debt commission does…

Here is the story. I agree with you. I find it hard to understand that there are people who get up here--and we hear the speeches every day. They say we have a serious deficit crisis. It is unfair to leave that burden to our kids and our…

I think it is a hair higher than that. I think it is about $14,000 a year. But the point is, I would say to the Senator from Louisiana, there are millions of seniors for whom that is either all or almost all of their income. That is it…

I ask unanimous consent the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To establish a point of order against any efforts to reduce benefits…

If you are concerned about keeping people healthy, out of the hospital, premature deaths, you are also concerned about the quality of air that our children are breathing.

America leads the world in the export of environmental products--all proudly stamped with the 'Made in the U.S.A.' label.

The Tea Party wants to ignore the Clean Air Act's success.

Thank you for this opportunity to address the potential for job creation under the current proposed regulatory regime.

Make no mistake: As pollution levels have fallen, the U.S. economy has grown.

I believe that once they see the facts, they will come to realize that moving our country forward cannot mean going backwards on clean air rules.

But the truth is that pollution is what kills people and kills jobs.

This law is also an employment generator.