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Today what a privilege it is to join with a dear dozen Members from across the Congressional Labor Caucus and Congressional Steel Caucus to address the devastating harm the Trump administration and DOGE have exacted on people, our…
I, along with my Ohio colleagues, rise in grateful memory of Ohio Congresswoman Mary Rose Oakar, who served from 1977 to 1993 in this House. She was the first Democratic woman elected to Congress from Ohio. Mary Rose was elected from the…
the local legislature, the Council, has 13 members. If D.C. residents do not like how members vote, residents can vote them out of office or pass a ballot measure. That is called democracy. Congress has 535 voting Members. None are elected…
The 10th Amendment to the Constitution is clear that the Federal Government has a limited set of powers, and most powers are delegated to the States. I think we should let decisions for the people of Florida be made by the elected…
as you know, like I do, we had a terrible tragedy that occurred last week. I don't think that it is quite understood by people who Charlie's life didn't affect and what that meant to all of us. Not only is it that a 31-year-old…
as I returned home to northwest Ohio this weekend, I found soul searching among people who I represent following the tragedies of last week in Colorado and Utah. Then, in the Point Place neighborhood of Toledo, I saw a church sign that…
He had other plans. And now that Charlie is in heaven, I’ll ask him to talk to big man directly on behalf of his family, his friends, and the country he loved so dearly.
You ran a good race, my friend. We’ve got it from here.
I oppose this amendment. Russia is murdering innocent civilians in Ukraine. Our support to Ukraine opposes Russia's murderous aggression. Ukraine is fighting on the front lines against Russian aggression. Vladimir Putin is threatening…
Killing cartel members who poison our fellow citizens is the highest and best use of our military.
Killing cartel members who poison our fellow citizens is the highest and best use of our military.
What we’re talking about here, Mr. Chairman, is restoring the independence of the Fed.
the gentleman's amendment reduces funding for the Northern Border Regional Commission by $13 million. The Northern Border Regional Commission is a Federal-State partnership focused on economic and community development within the most…
I say to the fine gentleman from Pennsylvania that I drive a conventionally powered car. I put gasoline in my car. I don't have a favorite. I had a brother who was a race car driver, so he tried everything. This amendment, though, would…
I just think that when you look at some of the money that goes out to different places in the country, Pennsylvania hits higher than Ohio does actually. For us, the Appalachian Regional Commission in southern Ohio has been just terribly…
Engineered energy and water systems undergird America's way of life. Energy and water are not optional but essential to sustaining life. Of late, we have been piercingly reminded about our subcommittee's purpose. July brought nearly double…