The problem is that the Chained CPI assumes that beneficiaries can simply choose cheaper alternatives when prices rise.

I strongly believe that if we are going to have economically meaningful trade deals and high standard commitments from our partners, then we must make sure those partners actually live up to those commitments.

I think the technology--mobile passport control, global entry, automated passport control kiosks--those are the kinds of things that not only improve our safety and security, but they also improve people moving through more expeditiously.

I have consistently opposed replacing the current cost-of-living adjustment method, known as the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage and Clerical Workers (or CPI-W), with the Chained Consumer Price Index (known as Chained-CPI).

I think is very, very important, so thank you.

I don't know any problem that I have ever solved without measuring it first and getting a good understanding of what we think the problem is.

I definitely think we need to talk about what data we can collect to get the accurate picture.

I guess my question to you, Ms. Sohn, is similar when it comes to broadband and exactly what the FCC does.

we are about to vote on the Energy Modernization Act of 2016. I know my colleague, the chairwoman of the committee from Alaska, will probably like to close debate. So I would like to a take a few minutes before that vote this morning to…

speaking in opposition to the Lankford amendment, it would gut the Land and Water Conservation Fund. This is a program in which the Senator's new language would produce obstacles to the Federal government acquiring land that would cost…

I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment and this vision. Senator Paul's amendment takes advantage of economically distressed communities in our country by saying we will take the hedge funds, big banks, rich investors and see their…

The original Burr amendment did have a lot of discussion and passion on both sides, but the Senators were able to come together this afternoon to resolve their differences over this issue and craft a reasonable compromise that is…

before we go to the votes that have been scheduled on this bill, I wanted to take a few more minutes. I mentioned some of our colleagues from the Energy Committee and some of their contributions, but I wanted to mention a couple of other…

It will reduce carbon pollution and will make real progress on climate change.

It will be a monumental step. It will seal our commitment with our global partners to fighting climate change.

I think it's time for us to get realistic about providing the resources that the EPA needs.

I thank my colleagues for a productive afternoon. We certainly improved the Senate Energy bill with a variety of amendments--the lands package specifically but other amendments as well, such as the energy savings by our colleagues, Senator…

I rise to thank Chairman Murkowski for her leadership on the Energy bill. She and I have been working on this for almost a year now, and today we are at a point where we think we will see the final product of this legislation in the next…

if I may add to my colleague's comments, this underlying bill supports the Yakima River Basin bill, which is an integrated approach to addressing water management needs for farmers, families, and fish. It will help restore the ecosystem…

I come to the floor with my colleague from Minnesota and my colleague Senator Murray from Washington, along with our other colleagues who have already been here to speak about the important issue of paycheck fairness. It is truly shameful…

Manufacturing is responsible for more than 12,000,000 American jobs and is contributing more than $2 trillion to the U.S. economy.

These manufacturing jobs, because of the wages they pay, help people who come from working class backgrounds make it to the middle class.

The success of our manufacturing sector is vital to our economy.

I call up my amendment No. 3490. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Washington [Ms. Cantwell] proposes an amendment numbered 3490 to amendment No. 3464.

I call up this amendment and offer it because the issue is making sure that those who work in the air transportation system are safe and secure. This is an important issue to the men and women who work at Sea-Tac and at other airports and…