Investing in girls' education will improve the welfare of millions of people worldwide and will improve health outcomes because educated women are more likely to invest in their families and communities.

I joined forces with many of the fellow Senators before you to pass the Violence Against Women Act last spring, and I said then it was one of the privileges of my career to ensure that VAWA included strong protections for tribal women, the…

I am pleased the Senate is now considering appropriations bills that fund important segments of our Federal Government. Those include the agencies responsible for scientific research, justice and nutrition programs, as well as the…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 17, 2014, at 10 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. committee on…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 17, 2014, at 10 a.m., in room SR-328A of the Russell Senate Office Building, to conduct a…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 17, 2014, at 3 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. permanent subcommittee on…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 17, 2014, at 10 a.m. in room SR-253 of the Russell Senate Office Building to conduct a…

Senate Democrats have been focused on a lot of ways to expand opportunity and economic security for women and mothers in today's workforce. We have talked about the need to ensure equal pay for equal work, to make childcare more…

I'm extremely concerned by the recent developments in Iraq.

They are active, and they're reportedly committing human rights violations.

I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Seapower of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 17, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I rise to speak about an important vote we are going to be taking today to confirm the next U.S. district judge for the Eastern District of Washington State. It is not every day that I get to support a nominee who also happens to be a…

They threaten the United States and our interests.

I ask unanimous consent that the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 17, 2014, at 9:30 a.m., to conduct a…

the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) has been a concern of mine for a very long time.

I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on June 17, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. subcommittee on seapower

following my remarks and those of Senator Thune, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate recess until 2:15 p.m. to allow for the weekly caucus meetings and that the time during the recess count postcloture on the Kadzik nomination, with…

I previously filed budgetary aggregates and committee allocations for budget year 2015 pursuant to section 116 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013. Today, I am adjusting those levels. Section 251 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency…

I come to the floor today to say that this compromise is really an excellent example of what Congress can do when we work together to put our veterans first and work toward substantive solutions to the challenges they face. Passing this…

I thank the Senator from Alaska, Mr. Begich, for coming and joining me today because I know he is deeply committed to strengthening and protecting Social Security for current and future seniors. So I was very pleased to join him today in…

I thank the Republican leader for his comments on the veterans situation. I believe everybody in this body agrees, on a bipartisan basis, that we should move this bill forward as quickly as possible and address the real crisis. This is an…

I am confident that Secretary Donovan will be an invaluable partner in this effort.

I ask unanimous consent that following my remarks the Senator from Texas, Mr. Cornyn, be recognized. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Alaska. (The remarks of Mr. Begich and Mrs. Murray pertaining…

I strongly believe that if each side comes to the table ready to make a few tough choices to reach a compromise.

We absolutely need to reach a larger agreement that addresses the true drivers of our debt.