This is corporate welfare that subsidizes both foreign and domestic mining companies and should be stopped.

This antiquated relic allows mining operators nearly unlimited access to our Nation's hard rock minerals, no matter what other values (such as fish and wildlife habitat) may also be present.

Lack of Congressional action to reform this archaic law is indefensible--albeit a testament to the strength of the mining industry's influence on certain key Members who have consistently blocked any attempt to amend or replace the law…

Today, Reps. Filner, Pelosi, Gutierrez, and I am introducing legislation to require the Department of Energy to move the tailings to a safe location.

The NRC has seems determined to perpetuate rather than resolve this dangerous situation in the case of the Atlas site.

Public opinion--even in Western states with large mining activities--is strongly in favor of mining reform that includes a royalty that raises substantial revenues to be used for abandoned mine clean-up.

The majority refused to even hold hearings on these bills during the last Congress, instead focusing on crushing Clinton administration policies that would have made miners accountable for their actions and decreased the level of…

Moving the tailings will remove the source of the contamination.

I assure you that I would have never have been so reckless as to take to the floor and argue for something already declared unconstitutional by the courts.

The President of the United States, the chief law enforcement officer of this land, lied under oath.

The compelling evidence in this case satisfies the intent element required under both sections 1621 and 1623 of the Federal Criminal Code.

I rise today to pay tribute to this remarkable individual and dedicated public servant.

General Alexander has served his country ably and honorably for the past forty-four years.

The strong leadership that has been provided by General Alexander has benefitted not only the Ohio National Guard, it has benefitted all Ohioans and our Nation.

I join with all Ohioans in expressing my appreciation for a job well done to Major General Richard C. Alexander.

The positive impact he has had on the lives of Ohioans is immeasurable and his compassion for people and pride in serving in the military epitomize the true meaning of the words--Duty, Honor, Country.