The ceremonial golden spike hammered at Promontory Summit, Utah, on May 10, 1869, marked the completion of the transcontinental railroad, one of the greatest engineering masterpieces and, I might add, was spearheaded by the Republican…

I just want to thank and congratulate my colleague, Mr. Kennedy from Rhode Island, for his leadership in Special Olympics throughout the years and his service in Congress. I know he will continue that work after he leaves Congress. I also…

The next few days will tell the American people whether Congress represents their interests and their will. The American people do not want this health care bill to become law. In my district, they strongly and vocally oppose this plan…

A little over a week ago, I spent a very memorable and moving afternoon watching Penn State students taking part in THON, the annual Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon. THON at Penn State is no small event. It remains the largest…

On Saturday, I attended the funeral service of a constituent, Staff Sergeant Matthew Ingham, United States Marine Corps, who was killed in action in southern Afghanistan on January 11, 2010. I rise today to recognize his life and his…

I don't know of any person who has been put back to work by the $300 billion tax cut.

Oh, that's ridiculous. That's ridiculous. First of all, you're talking about billions of dollars that are needed here. And the way you get that billions of dollars is, you have to decide that you're going to dedicate more money.

You talk to any of the people here in central Pennsylvania, and they will tell you that this highway was needed.

I must reject the Senate proposal to cut aviation spending.

I question our priorities when in these times of trillion dollar budget surpluses, we cannot find the commitment to make our aviation system safe and competitive.

The flying public dutifully deposited the money and they deserve to see it invested properly.

I hope we can find a workable compromise and I hope we can give the American people the safe and competitive aviation system they deserve.