I would like to take this opportunity to recognize and join with the Brazosport RehabCare Center in Lake Jackson, Texas, in observing and celebrating National Rehabilitation Awareness week beginning September 12 through September 18, 1999.

Eighty-six percent of their patients are able to return home and lead an independent lifestyle.

The Federal Government should not force any American citizen to divulge personal information as the price for receiving mail.

the Federal role in crime, even if the crime is committed in 'interstate commerce,' is a limited one.

I rise to introduce H.J. Res. 55, the Mailbox Privacy Protection Act, a joint resolution disapproving a Postal Service Regulation

These two bills send a strong signal to America's teachers that we in Congress are determined to encourage good people to enter and remain in the teaching profession.

I have also introduced the Teacher Tax Cut Act (HR 937) which provides every teacher in America with a $1,000 tax credit.

I rise to commemorate National Teacher Appreciation week by expressing my appreciation for the valuable work of America's teachers

I call on those of my colleagues who oppose a national curriculum to join me in opposing national teacher testing and certification.

I rise to introduce legislation to forbid the use of federal funds to develop or implement a national system of teacher certification or a national teacher test.

Training and certification of classroom teachers is the job of state governments, local school districts, educators, and parents; this vital function should not be usurped by federal bureaucrats and/or politicians.

I urge my colleagues to join me in placing control of education back in the hands of citizens and local communities.