there have been an overwhelming number of allegations systemwide that wait times are being doctored

But, announcing this review is just the first step. These recent allegations are not new issues.

I want you to explain how this review is going to be conducted

I thank the Senator from Massachusetts again for all of her extremely hard and important work to expand economic opportunity and security for women and their families. She has been an extremely important voice in this debate, and I am…

This review will not work if those people who are telling you the information do not tell you the truth.

It is extremely disappointing that the Department has repeatedly failed to address wait times for health care.

Like most Americans, I believe that when it comes to caring for our Nation's heroes, we cannot accept anything less than excellence.

first of all, I wish to thank my colleague Senator Warren, who is joining me on the floor. We are here together to talk about a question that could not be more critical to family budgets and to our economy as a whole; that is, what can we…

the announcement that the President is sending one of his top advisors to assist in this nationwide review is good news

I ask unanimous consent that all time be yielded back. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, all time is yielded back. Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate the pending cloture motion, which the clerk will state. The…

one would think, now more than ever, our colleagues on the other side of the aisle would recognize the American people really want us focused squarely on jobs and the economy. It is what every poll says. It is what the vast majority of all…

I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Squarely Focused

We must support our historically black colleges and universities.

I ask unanimous consent to speak as if in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection. Tribute to Billy Frank, Jr.

I come to the floor this evening, along with my colleague Senator Cantwell, to talk about a truly remarkable man from our own State of Washington whom we just lost last week. Billy Frank, Jr., was many things to many different people. To…

I am delighted by that and I hope that you use my State and your State how to really help replicate some of those good experiences across the country.

I am a very strong champion for early childhood education.

I'm pleased to support the President's nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Sylvia Mathews Burwell.

I am really pleased that the President chose such a qualified, competent, and experienced nominee.

the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 passed in December not only provided relief to families and the economy from the harmful effects of sequestration but also put an end to the recent fiscal crises and uncertainty by establishing a…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 1, 2014, at 2 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Committee on Energy and Natural…

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 1, 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 Energy and Natural Resources be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 1, 2014, at 2:30 p.m., in room SD-366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

I ask unanimous consent that the time until 1:45 p.m. be equally divided between the two leaders or their designees. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Highway Trust Fund

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Finance be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on May 1, 2014, at 11 a.m., in room SD-215 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing entitled ``President…