The Public Record
I rise to commend Chairman Dingell and, of course, Congressman Murphy and Congressman Barton for placing this 1-year moratorium on the CMS Medicaid rules that would devastate patients, persons with disabilities, hospitals, States, and our…
I rise today in support of H Res. 932, Honoring National School Counseling Week. First, I'd like to thank my colleague, Representative Linda Sanchez, for introducing this important resolution. As a social worker, I recognize the invaluable…
I rise to support H.R. 3179, the Local Preparedness Acquisition Act. This is a bipartisan, good government bill that will permit state and local governments to purchase homeland security and public safety equipment using General Services…
Sylvia's Restaurant of Harlem is known as one of this country's greatest restaurants which has a selection of mouth-watering dishes that each time will leave you wanting more. This is one of the best-known restaurants in New York and…
the committee also supports this amendment by Mr. Miller. One of the problems that we have seen is that recent IG appointments have had far more experience in politics than they have had in investigating and auditing. The council created…
last week most of the Republicans once again marched in lockstep with the Bush administration. I have just been informed that the President has vetoed the CHIP bill. That is a shame and it is a disgrace. Despite the fact that this…
this is a well thought-out amendment. I want to commend the gentleman from North Carolina for this. It makes it clear that the bill is not intended to protect poorly performing IGs from removal. There was some question about an IG who…
H.R. 928, the Improving Government Accountability Act, focuses on the important role of the Inspector General in providing independent oversight within Federal agencies. By investigating and reporting waste, fraud and abuse to both agency…
I rise today to honor Rev. Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook. Rev. Cook is the pastor at the Believers' Christian Fellowship Church, which she founded in 1996 after serving as pastor of the Mariners' Temple Baptist Church in downtown Manhattan for 13…
the Federal Customer Service Enhancement Act will require Federal agencies to set higher performance standards in delivering customer service. Sometimes we complain about how we are treated, but do not take any action. This legislation is…
I rise this evening to say farewell to a great friend and a great American, Jack Valenti, who passed away last Thursday. When Jack spoke, people listened. His soaring eloquence and remarkable intellect made this town a better place and all…
I rise tonight to honor America's social workers. This month provides us an opportunity to highlight the essential role that social workers play in alleviating some of America's most difficult problems. Professional social workers are…