Edolphus Towns

We must educate families about the dangers of loose prescription drugs in their households.

I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to address these barriers to job growth and economic independence.

Thank you Chairman Bono-Mack and Ranking member Butterfield for holding this hearing today on 'Made in America: Increasing Jobs through Exports and Trade'.

This congress must do everything in its power to promote and create jobs, free and fair trade is one way to accomplish this goal.

I would like to start by expressing my support for the Administration's Education budget request.

I strongly support the Kline-Foxx-McCarthy-Hastings amendment, which would prohibit the use of funds by the Department of Education for the implementation of the Gainful Employment Act. I am concerned that if this rule is implemented, it…

As Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, I rise in strong support of S. 372, the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2010. I want to congratulate Senator Akaka and the other Senate sponsors of S. 372 for…

I rise to urge my colleagues to vote in favor of S. 841, the Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act. Today, environmentally friendly vehicles are quickly becoming a staple in the lives of Americans who are attempting to go green. I applaud the…

This bill is the fruit of an inclusive and comprehensive process. I strongly support this bipartisan, good government bill, and I urge all of my colleagues to vote ``aye.''

As chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, I rise in strong support of H.R. 1722, the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010. H.R. 1722 will increase the Federal Government's use of telework. This will make the Federal…

Today I wish to lend my support for H. Res. 1428, which seeks to recognize Brooklyn Botanic Garden on its 100th anniversary, as the preeminent horticultural attraction in the borough of Brooklyn, and its longstanding commitment to…

I rise in strong support of S. 3717, a bill to improve transparency at the Securities and Exchange Commission. I introduced a companion bill, H.R. 6086, on August 10, 2010. The landmark Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection…