Simply put, we need more ice breakers to support commerce and keep mariners safe in the Arctic and in the Great Lakes.

The Great Lakes are also the world's largest freshwater system, provides--it provides drinking water to over 35 million people.

We have made an important step forward in the recently passed Coast Guard bill, which authorized a Coast Guard Center of Excellence to study and address the unique Great Lakes environment.

So it is imperative that mariners have current and accurate charts, especially in the harsh Arctic environment.

today I wish to recognize Hannah Rosenthal's extraordinary career as she celebrates her retirement as President and CEO of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation. Hannah has had a long and distinguished career as an influential advocate of…

It is critical for, first, education to occur, so that people understand that an MRI can cost $4,800 or $650 and that the quality of that care does not differ.

Making sense of healthcare costs can be really confusing and overwhelming for patients.

I am really proud of The Alliance's work to empower patients with information that they can understand through the QualityPath initiative.

today I wish to honor Shel Gross, director of Public Policy for Mental Health America of Wisconsin, MHA, on his retirement. Throughout his career, Shel has helped everyday Wisconsinites in their battle with mental health issues and has…

We need to provide them with greater support.

I'd like to know how the Coast Guard is applying this congressional direction to the acquisitions.

What proactive steps, if any, does the Coast Guard take to seek contracts with American manufacturers and small businesses in cases where the law does not require you to?