| Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act Of 2012—Motion To Proceed |
May 14, 2012 |
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John Barrasso, R-WY
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"I would tell my colleague and friend from Texas, who is a wonderful student of this as well, this health care law is bad for patients, it is bad for providers—the doctors and nurses who take care of those patients—and it is terrible for taxpayers, who are going do get stuck footing the bill. So it is not a surprise this administration doesn’t want to come to the Senate, is embarrassed to come to the Senate with a budget, because they know the American people would be so offended by the irresponsibility and the nature of such a budget."
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| Supreme Court Review |
May 14, 2012 |
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Patrick Leahy, D-VT
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"Madam President, I was fortunate to be able to attend the argument before the U.S. Supreme Court on the constitutionality of the provision in the affordable care act providing that individuals should take personal responsibility for paying for their health care by obtaining health insurance or pay a fine. I have watched a lot of arguments in the Supreme Court. Obviously, as the chairman of the Judiciary Committee I pay close attention—as do all Members—to what goes on there. I heard a great deal of instant analysis from commentators after the argument, including their predictions on how the Court will rule. I didn’t hear much devoted to the role of the Chief Justice of the United States."
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| Commerce, Justice, Science, And Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 |
May 11, 2012 |
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Tom Latham, R-IA
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"We believe this approach is still important because it is estimated that 70 percent of youth in the juvenile justice system suffer from mental health issues, substance abuse, and/or learning disabilities. Most of these juveniles require an integrated, comprehensive treatment in order to allow them to succeed within their peer groups and families, in school, on jobs, or in their communities. Just as important, the families of most at-risk juveniles also require services and treatment programs to ensure that a juvenile’s home environment is addressed."
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| Zoellick Leaves A Lasting Legacy At The World Bank |
May 11, 2012 |
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Betty McCollum, D-MN
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"President Zoellick recognized a critical reality: that alleviating poverty is vital to economic recovery. Investments in global health, education, food security, and empowering women and girls not only lift millions of people out of poverty, but create important sources for economic growth. These investments make the world a safer place to do business. Even as it responded to the global financial crisis, the World Bank under President Zoellick raised $90 billion for the International Development Association, the Bank’s fund for the world’s poorest. The World Bank worked with developing countries to strengthen their social safety nets and build resilience to crisis, and invested in critical infrastructure to remove investment barriers."
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