Joe Manchin: “I was a bit disappointed that the budget lacked new resources for rural health programs.”

It's broken. It needs to be fixed.

We’re trying to build a true independent network.

We need to do permitting reform in America, we're not going to meet the challenges and be energy-independent.

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 12; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be…