Shipman Elevator Company has taken pro-active steps to ensure that their operations are safe and environmentally sound.
I rise today to commend Shipman Elevator Company's chemical plant in Shipman, IL, for winning a 1999 Environmental Respe...
I would like to thank Ralph Hettick for being a true example of what a great citizen can do for our country.
I rise before you today to express my heartfelt gratitude and admiration for Ralph Hettick.
His commitment to the country is demonstrated by his service in the infantry during World War II as well as his continue...
Ralph's patriotism is evident in his constant urging for children to respect the flag and our country.
I would be remiss if I did not thank my colleagues who have sponsored honesty in sweepstakes legislation in the House.
The issue of consumer protection, whether it relates to telemarketing fraud or sweepstakes deception is finally receivin...
I am proud to have played a part in the House consideration and markup of the Honesty in Sweepstakes Act of 1999.
I urge all my colleagues to read through this seminal report and to share copies with their constituents.
There is no cure for kidney disease. But there is room for hope.
I have long supported increased funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
The direct economic cost of health care for kidney failure, stemming largely from the Federal Government, is more than $...
Research has found that the progression of the disease can be slowed if diagnosed and managed early.
It is estimated that 12.5 million Americans have lost at least 50% of their normal kidney function.
In 1997, approximately 361,000 Americans suffered from ESRD and required life-saving dialysis or kidney transplants.
I rise to recognize the tremendous work performed by a group of dedicated and tireless professionals: the members of the...
Knowledge is power.
