the United States has always been a global leader in biomedical research and innovation.

sequestration really threatens that leadership.

the NLRB's current election process has some glaring problems, contrary to what some of my Republican colleagues have claimed. For one, the process is inefficient. In many cases across the United States, frivolous litigation and needless…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Gardner). Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mrs. Murray pertaining to the introduction of S. 660 are printed in today's…

I come to the floor this afternoon to join my colleagues in taking a step back from the partisan bills on the floor this week to talk about the ways we should be able to work together to grow the economy and help our working families…

Puget Sound recovery and restoration is critical to my State, to the Pacific Northwest region, and to the country as a whole.

I encourage you to oppose the inclusion of policy riders related to activities by the agencies under your jurisdiction in the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.

I'm pleased to see that the Navy is investing in this capability after a cut in last year's budget request.

I ask unanimous consent that Emily O'Neill, a detailee with the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, be granted floor privileges for the duration of the consideration of S.J. Res. 8. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…

I believe that real long-term economic growth is built from the middle out, not from the top down, and our government has a role to play in investing in working families, making sure they have the opportunity to work hard and succeed and…

The long-term practice of fire-borrowing is unsustainable and I support the equitable treatment of wildland fire disasters with other forms of natural disaster funding.

To me that is just unacceptable.

I really want to thank you, Senator Burr and Senator Casey, for spearheading this conversation.

One of the key provisions of that bill is requiring obstetrics and gynecology to be available at every medical center.

I think it is a high priority for our veterans, and I want to work with you to get that done.

A budget is a statement of our values and priorities.

Making sure the VA has the tools and resources it needs to provide care and support our veterans is critical.

this is unacceptable to me.

this is a critical need in that community.

I was really pleased to work with Senator Heller to introduce the Women Veterans Access to Quality Care Act

Taking care of our veterans when they come home is a fundamental part of who we are as a Nation.

I think this is absolutely critical for our men and women who serve overseas and lose their capability.

I am going to be introducing that again this year, and I want to be sure we are all working together.

I thank the Senator from Illinois for his passionate remarks. That rings so true to all of us. I thank him for all his work on the DREAM Act and making sure young people who are raised in this country have the opportunities that all of us…

I continue to believe it is a crucial part of building an economy that works for all families, not just the wealthiest few.