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as I stated in a previous colloguy with my colleagues, we have reached broad agreement on many of the provisions within Title X related to the development and coordination of a national climate change policy. There remain considerable…
I rise in support of H.R. 586, the Tax Relief Guarantee Act of 2002, and in support of the rule. I know there are divided views on whether the tax cut was good for the economy or not. Alan Greenspan says it was a good thing, and I guess I…
We understand Israel's right to defend itself. We're committed to that. We've helped Israel defend that right. We will continue to do so. But it should not be at the expense of the Palestinian people, innocent Palestinian people, and…
I too want to rise in support of the Velazquez-Manzullo amendment. An analysis of the Web by both private and public concerns has shown that Internet usage and presence has grown by an outstanding rate of 50 percent per year. E-commerce is…
H.R. 3958 would provide the framework for a quitclaim settlement between the Federal Government and the State of Utah concerning lands and other interests at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. This legislation is necessary to enable the…
H.R. 2937, sponsored by the gentleman from Nevada (Mr. Gibbons), would convey 4.5 square miles of Federal land in Clark County, Nevada, to Clark County, free of charge. The acreage in question is currently managed by the Bureau of Land…
Mr. Biden offers a realistic assessment of the challenges of dealing with a divided government in Iran, where an unelected, ``hardcore clique'' holds the key levers of power and thwarts the democratic will of the vast majority of Iranians…
I rise in support of H.R. 3090, the Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act. I am pleased that we appear to be finally on our way towards giving relief to the millions of Americans who have exhausted their unemployment benefits. I want to…
6 weeks ago, I went with members of the Committee on Agriculture to Colombia. We were fortunate enough to have dinner one evening with President Pastrana at his version of Camp David, which is in Cartagena. During that evening, we were…
I rise in support of the Upton enforcement amendment. This amendment will significantly strengthen the FCC's enforcement of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Because of this amendment, the FCC will finally be given an enhanced…
I rise to support the Crapo amendment to strike the proposed Water Conservation Program from the farm bill that we are debating today on the Senate floor. The creation of the Water Conservation Program, as proposed in this current…
The question might be asked: What does the Washington Post know about farm policy? That is a legitimate question. Probably very little. The point made in that editorial is a very real point in that the continued support of the Congress…
The North Platte Nebraska editorial stated in part: Fortified with subsidy money, the largest farms continue to plant millions of acres of crops, bidding up the price of land to do so. That creates more surpluses, low grain prices…
I rise this morning as a cosponsor of the Dorgan-Grassley amendment. We have heard and will hear this morning about large farms, small farms, medium-sized farms, baby farms, grandpa farms, a lot of farms. The fact is, large farms gain…
The Tumacacori Mission was declared a national monument in 1908, making it one of the first monuments declared in the United States. The site contains the ruins of the original mission church, which dates from the 17th century, as well as…
I rise in support, Mr. Speaker, of H.R. 700, a bill to reauthorize the Asian Elephant Conservation Act. I would also like to recognize and applaud the bill's sponsor, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Saxton), for his continued leadership…
I rise today, to support the Labor Health and Human Services, and Education appropriation bill today, and to applaud the chairman, Mr. Regula, and ranking member, Mr. Obey, for their hard work, willingness to work with all of us, with our…
I rise to join Chairman LoBiondo, and Ranking Member Brown and my other colleagues in strong support of H.R. 3507, the Coast Guard Authorization Act. Early in November I had the opportunity to visit with Commander Gene Brooks, of the…