Robert Bennett

Mr. BENNETT

Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I ask for a voice vote.

Mr. BENNETT. I thank my distinguished colleague for bringing these important projects to my attention. While this committee is working within a very tight budget, I will give your requests all due consideration.

Mr. BENNETT. How does the Senator from Georgia wish to proceed since $268,000 has been designated in this bill for the Alliance for Food Protection project?

Mr. BENNETT. That is correct.

Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with.

Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.

Mr. BENNETT. That is my understanding as well.

Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I thank Senator Murkowski for explaining the need for her provision in the manager's amendment to this important legislation. ARS Research

Mr. BENNETT. I understand the Senator's concern and would also like to see that USDA make that distinction.

Mr. BENNETT. I ask unanimous consent that this amendment be set aside.

Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I send an amendment to the desk on behalf of Senator Craig.

Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with.

Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with.

Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I ask for a voice vote.

Mr. BENNETT. I would be happy to yield.

Mr. BENNETT. This amendment directs the Secretary to move forward with the implementation of the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program authorized in the 2002 farm bill. I ask for a voice vote.

Mr. BENNETT. Madam President, I send an amendment to the desk on behalf of Senators Grassley and Dorgan and ask for its immediate consideration.

Mr. BENNETT. Madam President, in recognition that this is the last one of this stack, I ask for a voice vote.

Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I ask for a voice vote.

Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, I send an amendment to the desk on behalf of Senator Schumer.

Mr. BENNETT. I appreciate you bringing this to my attention and I agree our intention was to maintain increased funding for studies and evaluations. rus telemedicine language

Mr. BENNETT. The amendment would allow the Government National Mortgage Association, Ginnie Mae, to join other financial institutions in participating in the Multifamily Housing Guarantee Program. I ask for a voice vote.

Mr. BENNETT. Madam President, I send an amendment to the desk on behalf of Senator Kohl and ask for its immediate consideration.

Mr. BENNETT

Mr. BENNETT. Mr. President, we are back on the bill. I see some Senators have come to the floor and I ask those who are here if they intend to offer amendments.

Mr. BENNETT. I yield 5 more minutes to the Senator from Idaho.