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I rise in support of Mr. McKeon's amendment to authorize the establishment of the National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education, and provide it with $650,000 in funding. It is important to note, of course, that Mr. McKeon fully…
I am pleased to support this CFE Flank Treaty today. It is good for the security of the United States and the security of our NATO allies. This treaty modifies the Conventional Forces in Europe Treaty. This treaty was reached in 1990…
Last Friday, Nebraska lost one of its finest. Former University of Nebraska football coach and athletic director Bob Devaney passed away, but not before leaving a legacy that will never be forgotten in the Cornhusker State and in the rank…
Mr. Speaker, ask any school official to identify the one program in their school in which costs have increased dramatically and that person will probably identify the special education program. Ask any parents of a disabled child the…
Today I rise in support and in tribute to Roger Kassebaum from Millard North High School in Omaha, NE. Roger is a high school teacher there and the lead curriculum design teacher for NASA's KidSat program. KidSat is a program in…
Earlier this year I had the distinct pleasure and the great honor of chairing the 45th annual National Prayer Breakfast here in Washington. Now, this is an annual event that is hosted by the Senate prayer group and the House prayer group…
For most Americans a buck doesn't go very far. A dollar will not buy a cup of coffee at Starbucks, it will not buy a comic book at the 7-11, it will not buy a package of batteries at the True Value store, or even a gallon of gas at the…
I rise today in support of striking condition 33 from the resolution of ratification of the Chemical Weapons Convention. Condition 33 would bar the United States from ratifying the convention until the President can certify with high…
More than 95 percent of farmers and ranchers are self-employed and generally pay the full cost of their insurance coverage themselves. Our bill makes a real difference to them as well. I am involved in this issue because it is vitally…
We are engaged in an important debate--a debate about privacy, liberty, and the role of Government in our lives. The American people want less Government, less regulation and less taxes. They want less hassle and more respect from their…
We hear a lot about the life of the mother, but that is in this bill, right here. It says, ``it is necessary to save the life of a mother whose life is endangered by a physical disorder, illness or injury.'' Mr. Speaker, in the name of…
7 days ago this little girl's mother died of cancer. She was diagnosed with cancer 5 rac{1}{2} months into the pregnancy, but under this rule and under this bill, she could have chosen to have aborted the baby. She could have chosen to…
1 week ago today, we buried a lady from my district by the name of Margie Janovich. The story of Margie Janovich I shared last week with the American people, a story that she had struggled with the fight of cancer for 18 months, but I…
Today in Omaha, NE, we had a funeral for a young lady that has meant a lot to me over the last 2 years. Her name was Margie Janovich. Margie was an inspiration, I think, not only to Omaha, but after people hear about her story, will be an…
I ran for the Senate because I wanted to help strengthen America's future. I, like my colleagues here, want to help solve problems. America is reaching out for leadership to put our fiscal house in order. When we debate the budget, we are…
This is about leadership. The balanced budget amendment to the Constitution is about the future of this country. It is about bold leadership. It is about stepping up to the challenges that face our Nation and what kind of country we are…
I do not intend to support this constitutional amendment. During previous debates on this issue, I have said that I believe that an amendment dictating a balanced budget does not belong in our Constitution but that the path to balance…
I rise today to, again, voice my strong support for Senate Joint Resolution 1, the balanced budget amendment. I believe this debate comes down to one question: Is the balanced budget amendment in the best interest of our children, their…