[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Page 2507]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                                SCHEDULE

  Mr. REID. Madam President, it doesn't appear that Senator McConnell 
or I will give any opening statements today. Therefore, we will move 
immediately to the Economic Recovery Act, H.R. 1.
  The Senate will recess today from 12:30 to 2:15 p.m. for weekly 
caucus luncheons. There will be rollcall votes throughout the day and 
we hope into the night. We have a lot of work to do in the next few 
days. We need cooperation on both sides to make sure Senators have the 
opportunity to offer amendments they feel appropriate and to agree to a 
reasonable time on these.
  The Republican leader and I are looking forward to a good debate and 
opportunities for people to offer amendments. At this stage, there 
appears to be no limit on the type of amendments offered. We hope 
people will be considerate of the rest of the Senators and move forward 
as quickly as we can. We have a lot to do in a little bit of time.
  The Presidents Day recess is to begin a week from this Friday, and 
that recess will not begin unless President Obama has a bill on his 
desk to sign. I would hope everyone appreciates the fact that we not 
only have to complete the legislation but we have to work out some kind 
of arrangement with the House.
  I have spoken last night to the Republican leader, and we intend to 
go to conference on this bill. I hope everyone keeps in mind the time 
concerns we have.

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