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A key lesson from Hurricane Katrina is that the initial response was hampered by the inept leadership of an inexperienced, unqualified Presidential campaign donor.

This must stop. We cannot allow disinformation to divide Americans and destroy our democracy.

During this time of crisis, Americans are depending on the Postal Service to deliver life-saving prescriptions, essential goods, and importantly, their election ballots.

We know that, systemically, we can change the fact that people can not only survive these encounters, but they can thrive in their communities as well.

Well, in particular, right now, we don't have any cooperation from Republicans, who control the legislature. And we know what people are calling for right now is for change.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, all postcloture time has expired. The question is, Will…

rural hospitals like King's Daughters Medical Center in my hometown of Brookhaven have always been the backbone of healthcare in Mississippi. The work of the staff at these rural hospitals during the pandemic has been remarkable. Dedicated…

as we debate the need for additional coronavirus relief funding, I am pleased to join my colleagues in commending the millions of Americans who have gone above and beyond to help others during this pandemic. Throughout our Nation's…

let me first honor the life of William David Martin, a paramedic with American Medical Response of Southwest Mississippi, serving on the frontlines of Mississippi's healthcare as COVID-19 began to spread. Sadly, in April, he passed away…

for almost 25 years, the internet has grown and thrived under the light-touch regulatory framework established by the Communications Decency Act. I hope we can continue that. I think some changes need to be made. Passed in 1996, the law…

we are less than 100 days away from the election, and House Democrats are working hard to persuade Senate leadership to provide additional election assistance.

One of the things that I am concerned about is all of what we do for November, given the COVID-19 environment, is predicated on our Postal Service being functional.

I don't know any system that can't be improved upon. But, by and large, the Democrats on this committee have supported more funding.

we must defend our democracy against adversaries who will use our differences of opinion to sow irreparable division among us.

Reclaiming my time. I look forward to working with the gentleman from Georgia. There is no question that Piney Woods Country Life School is a model for helping shape minds for the future. Their record speaks for itself. The kids who are…

I would like to enter into a colloquy with the agriculture chair, Mr. Bishop of Georgia. Mr. Bishop, I have a concern about the eligibility of Piney Woods School and Farm in Piney Woods, Mississippi, which is the only African- American…