I would argue that that speaks to the need for a Federal approach when it comes to gun safety legislation and not just a patchwork approach as we have had since the expiration of the assault weapons ban.

I think there is a persistent effort to limit our effort to support wildlife and hold off the great extinction to only what can be monetized.

a default on our debt would have profound repercussions in the Department of Defense

Many people suggest that we are in a literacy crisis.

As chairman on the Armed Services Committee, we are seeing more and more young people disqualify from service because they certainly don't have the skills to pass the basic test.

We have approximately, in the United States, about an 85 billion annual shortfall in school facilities investment.

We have approximately, in the United States, about an 85 billion annual shortfall in school facilities investment.

Many people suggest that we are in a literacy crisis.

As chairman on the Armed Services Committee, we are seeing more and more young people disqualify from service because they certainly don't have the skills to pass the basic test.

Congressman Bobby Scott and I have been working, and are prepared to reintroduce legislation that will provide $130 billion in Federal investment in needs.

a default on our debt would have profound repercussions in the Department of Defense

Congressman Bobby Scott and I have been working, and are prepared to reintroduce legislation that will provide $130 billion in Federal investment in needs.

We have approximately, in the United States, about an 85 billion annual shortfall in school facilities investment.

a default on our debt would have profound repercussions in the Department of Defense

Mr. Speaker, Americans are counting on us to pass real, comprehensive immigration reform. The bill being put forward by our Republicans colleagues is a cruel and counterproductive measure that will only make our immigration problems worse…

Congressman Bobby Scott and I have been working, and are prepared to reintroduce legislation that will provide $130 billion in Federal investment in needs.

As chairman on the Armed Services Committee, we are seeing more and more young people disqualify from service because they certainly don't have the skills to pass the basic test.

Many people suggest that we are in a literacy crisis.