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I wish to engage the sponsor of the legislation in a colloquy concerning election-related advertising that is permitted by the Shays-Meehan substitute. Would the gentleman from Massachusetts please respond to the following question: Does…
It has been good working with the majority. We cannot agree on this amendment. Even the FDA has asked for this amendment. When they testified before our committee in January, they said the weakness is labeling. "The goal of pediatric…
I can't think of anyone more deserving of the Walter P. Reuther Distinguished Service Award.
Her union work and her community involvement have earned her the respect of her peers and associates throughout northwestern Lower Michigan.
Ruth has served on the organizing committee for UAW Local Union 1403, and she has put in more than 20 years of service to the United Auto Workers.
It is Ruth's commitment to that cause that is earning her the Walter P. Reuther Distinguished Service Award, and I rise to pay tribute to her today.
The woman whose community service I wish to recognize here today, Ruth Hartwick of Boyne City, Michigan, understands as well as anyone I know the right and need for workers to organize into unions.
H.R. 2116 would encourage long-term reform, improve access through facility realignment, eligibility reform, and enhance revenues. It is vitally important that the Iron Mountain VA Medical Center remain strong, and any reduction in service…
I regret to say that my optimism was misplaced. I am sorry to say 1 year and 2 weeks later, we still have not passed the Patients' Bill of Rights. Since that time, public clamor for a real, genuine Patients' Bill of Rights has only grown…
I ask you, Mr. Speaker, to join me in this salute to Rosalie King, a dynamic city manager, as she brings to a close a long distinguished career.