Today I rise in memory of former Congressman Bill Barrett. He passed away earlier this week in his hometown of Lexington, Nebraska. Mr. Barrett devoted his life to service. From his speakership in the State legislature to the years he…

I rise today to call attention to a very troubling issue, and we hear about it often. Sadly, there is a lack of leadership from the executive branch with regard to it. I am talking about the state of the American economy. Many families…

I rise today in support of the CHIP IN for Vets Act. Lengthy delays and cost overruns have impeded construction of new health care facilities for our veterans, raising roadblocks between them and the quality health care they have earned…

today I wish to recognize America's professional truck drivers who serve our Nation by safely delivering such vital goods as the clothes we wear, the food we eat, and the medicine we rely on. =========================== NOTE…

I rise today to address the recently released new report of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights entitled ``Peaceful Coexistence: Reconciling Nondiscrimination Principles with Civil Liberties.'' The Commission on Civil Rights has a glorious…

On rollcall No. 515, had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' Amendment No. 20 Offered by Mr. Takano The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman from…

We were raising concerns about the FCC's recent Lifeline Order.

I think it is important that we get correct information out to the people of this country so they understand the situation that we are facing with our military.

I rise to offer remarks on the Water Resources Development Act today. Specifically, I would like to address amendment No. 4996, which has now been modified and included in the Inhofe-Boxer managers' package. First, to Senators Inhofe and…

I rise to continue my tribute to Nebraska's heroes and the current generation of men and women who have given their lives defending our freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan. Each of these Nebraskans has a powerful story. Captain Robert J…

I wish to thank my colleague from West Virginia for her comments on this health care law, as well as my colleague from Louisiana. I have just returned, as we all have, from our time in our State and traveling in our State. I know my…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mrs. Fischer pertaining to the introduction of S. 3213 are printed in today's Record under…

I stand with my colleagues and lament that we are going home without addressing these very difficult issues. Mr. Speaker, this week the Omaha community lost a treasured son. I stand before you today to honor the memory of 27-year old Seth…

I rise to draw attention to important legislation that would ensure American taxpayers know how their hard- earned dollars are being spent. This morning, I was pleased to join Senator Lankford to introduce a bill that expands on similar…

We have all used this expression: ``I can't do that in good conscience.'' But we really don't think deeply about what it means. So let me take a moment from the debate here and explore that question deeper. Conscience is the sacred space…

On rollcall No. 440, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' ____________________

We should not leave on the longest summer break in more than three decades while our Nation faces serious security threats. There is no greater responsibility for this body than to keep our communities and our families safe. We face real…

As I've stated before in this Subcommittee, time is money.