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We stand here today 7 months after the House passed its version of the 2011 defense authorization bill because the leadership of the other body dithered instead of doing the right thing for all members of our armed services. As a result…
I am very honored to join in with my colleague Congressman Cuellar in support of this legislation which was introduced by Senator Saxby Chambliss. I know that it has been championed by Congressman Lynn Westmoreland. I particularly have an…
American Enterprise Institute fellows Peter Wallison and Edward Pinto have warned, ``It is hard to believe, but it looks like the government will soon use the taxpayers' checkbook again to create a vast market for mortgages with low or no…
Last week, my home State of South Carolina, along with Washington State and the National Association of Utility Regulators, headed by Commissioner David Wright, scored a victory in the battle for the Yucca Mountain project. A Federal court…
First off, in the final days of the lame duck Congress, I'm grateful to join with Ranking Member Buck McKeon of California to be concerned that this outgoing majority has placed a higher priority on repealing Don't Ask, Don't Tell than…
I thank the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Chu) and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe) for their work in bringing this bill to the floor at this time. As has been described, this is a private relief bill attempting to allow the young…
Several years ago, they sent us to a civility conference because they didn't think that Democrats and Republicans were getting along well enough in the Congress, and I have never forgotten something our first speaker said. David…
Yesterday U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson of Virginia struck down the individual mandate within the health care takeover as unconstitutional. This job-killing mandate infringes upon an individual's right to choose whether to…
Lexington County, South Carolina, received great news this week as Amazon.com announced plans to open a distribution center in Cayce. This will bring 1,200 jobs to the Midlands, and I truly thank Amazon.com for their economic commitment to…
A tax cuts resolution has finally been made to protect all Americans from the largest tax increase in American history. I am happy the President recognizes tax increases kill jobs, as documented by the National Federation of Independent…
Beaufort, South Carolina, is home to the Marine Corps Air Station, professionally commanded by Colonel John Snider. The Marine Corps Air Station plays a critical role in our national security operations and is home to six Marine squadrons…
Mr. President, I am allocated 10 minutes, I think. Can you let me know when I have used 9 minutes? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator will be notified.
Thank you for allowing me to speak, Senator Grassley, Senator Baucus. I guess the first observation I would like to make is that we are here on a Saturday morning. This is democracy, in many ways, at its best. People understand the two…
There is a great debate over the January 1 tax increases of over $2,000 annually per family. I strongly believe we need to extend tax relief for all Americans to create jobs, and I hope that the bipartisan issue of the adoption tax credit…
Ireland, with a population of just 4.4 million, has been forced to get a $90 billion bailout to keep from crashing. With our debt of almost $14 trillion and trillion-dollar yearly deficits, we are very close to becoming a gigantic Ireland…
I thank the gentleman from Wisconsin for yielding. I rise today in support of House Resolution 1669, to congratulate and compliment the National Air Transportation Association on its 70th anniversary, and for its advocacy of general…
I thank my good friend for yielding me this time. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 4783, the Claims Resolution Act of 2010. Madam Speaker, today is a great day for our Nation's black farmers and Native Americans who were…
The Blue Ribbon Commission on America's Nuclear Future is set to visit South Carolina and the Central Savannah River Area, CSRA, on January 6 and 7. Back in July, I invited the cochairmen of the commission to request that they hold their…