I want to ask a couple of questions about the emergency authority that FERC used.

So, for both of you, you've been pressed before. I'm going to try to press a little bit more on this

Mr. President, nearly 7 years ago both parties worked together to pass bipartisan legislation that raised the minimum wage. Nineteen of my Republican colleagues, with whom I serve in the Senate today, voted for that bipartisan legislation…

I'm wondering if Wisconsin's success and experience during this really extreme weather can serve as lessons for other regions.

Thank you for convening this incredibly important hearing.

Mr. President, I would like to start by thanking Senator Mikulski for organizing us today and much more importantly for her leadership over the years on this issue. We are so proud to have her as our dean. I come to the floor today on…

Mr. President, when my grandparents were raising me, I learned that if you work hard and play by the rules, you should be able to get ahead. As I traveled throughout the State of Wisconsin meeting with Wisconsinites I know that my fellow…

The statistics are staggering nationally with $1.2 trillion in student debt.

the unacceptable reality of workplace discrimination, including harassment and sexual harassment specifically.

this is a crisis we need to confront.

70 percent of students in Wisconsin are graduating with an average today of $28,000 in debt.