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I want to say that the emphasis should be here on the positive effect that this will have on small businesses nationwide, not just banks but their small business customers. I think that is the most important thing for us to consider. Yes…
This Member today is introducing legislation entitled the Stabilization and Pacification of Southern Serbia Act. This bill is a response to the ongoing violence in southern Serbia and in Macedonia that has been fomented by Albanian…
This Member rises today in support of H.R. 3, the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Act of 2001, a bold and fair tax relief plan that will reduce the inequities of the current tax code and help ensure that America remains prosperous. This…
Since late last year, we have received a spate of reports indicating that violence is on the rise once again in the southern parts of Yugoslavia, Macedonia, and especially in the Kosovo region. These reports are of special concern because…
This Member wishes today to express his support for the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act, H.R. 333. It is important to note that this Member is an original cosponsor of H.R. 333. First, this Member would thank the…
Mr. Speaker, along with many of this Member's colleagues on the committee, this Member has a long history of initiating and supporting measures which promote homeownership. This bill is another substantial step toward this and other worthy…
Unfortunately, the situation in Afghanistan largely has disappeared from the U.S. Government's collective radar screen in recent years. This is despite the fact that Afghanistan has become a haven for terrorist activity, including Osama…
This Member support's the conference report for H.R. 4461, the FY2001 Agriculture Appropriations bill. In particular, this Member commends the distinguished gentleman from New Mexico (Mr. Skeen), Chairman of the Agriculture Appropriations…
As a long-time supporter of fulfilling the Federal Government's commitment to fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) at 40 percent, this Member rises in strong support of H. Con. Res. 399, recognizing the 25th…
This Member rises today to oppose the veto override of H.R. 8, the Estate Tax Elimination Act of 2000. This Member does not support the complete repeal of the Federal inheritance tax for the wealthiest Americans--billionaires and…
Operation Desert Storm prevented Iraq's dictator from spreading instability throughout the Middle East. Stopping that threat was an honorable cause of which Americans can be proud.
As the Vice-Chairman of the Committee on International Relations, this Member rises in strong support of House Concurrent Resolution 232. This resolution, which expresses the sense of Congress regarding the safety and well-being of United…