Indeed, the success of NAHASDA is critical to many low-income Native Americans.

it is with great admiration that I recognize these members of the U.S. Paralympic team.

For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

Mr. Speaker, today I am introducing legislation which supports important regional and national interests.

I am honored to announce that Karen Mikolasy has been chosen Washington State's Teacher of the Year.

The single payer plan I propose is the only plan before Congress that will guarantee health care universality, affordability, security and choice.

The key is that the money necessary to provide coverage to people who cannot afford it comes from the administrative savings achieved through the elimination of the insurance company middle man.

It attempts to end the interference between doctor and patient.

The American Health Security Act (the Bill) provides universal health insurance coverage for all Americans as of January 1, 2000.

It will give to all Americans the peace of mind--the security--to which all citizens should be entitled.

I think the time is coming when we are going to have make sure we coordinate transportation policy with land use policy.

I would ask you to fully fund the $143 million in New Starts as well as the transit projects.

if this committee wants to reward those who want to take responsibility for their own projects, I think this project is designed for this committee.

the people of Puget Sound, by their own decision and own vote, have decided to take on the bulk of the responsibility financially for this project.

I am introducing legislation that would fix an inequity in the current reimbursement rates for low-income Native Americans.