I thank my good friend from Missouri for his kindness to me, for his support of this amendment, and for the yielding of this time. This is an amendment which is to deal with a very important injustice done to marines by the Department of…

Mr. President, we are coming up to a critical deadline this week once again that touches millions of families across our country who don't have a job, not because they don't want to work but because they have not been able to find one in…

As a former lieutenant commander in the United States Navy Reserve, I strongly support Representative Murphy's amendment. We must allow our military to recruit and retain any qualified, patriotic, and courageous American who wants to serve…

As chairman of the House Page Board, I would like to take this opportunity to express my personal gratitude to all of the pages who have served so diligently in the House of Representatives during the 111th Congress. Mr. Speaker, I yield…

The pages have witnessed this House debate the great issues of war and peace and of justice and civil rights through a program called Close Up, which is a very good program. You have seen this House close up more than any other group. You…

On May 26, 2010, I was called away on personal business. I regret that I was not present to vote for H. Res. 1347, H. Res. 1385, H. Res. 1316 and H. Res. 1169. Had I been present, I would have cast a ``yea'' on all of these votes…

The number of children in foster care continues to rise in the United States. The current population exceeds 500,000 children. Most of these children are placed into foster care due to parental abuse or neglect making them vulnerable to…

We have no further requests for speakers. I know that there will be many Members that will be inserting their own statements in the Record. I yield back the balance of my time as well. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion…

I yield myself as much time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, Lena Horne has now left us, but she has been known around the world as an outstanding actress, singer, and civil rights advocate. And this resolution honors her pioneering success…

I ask that all Members have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Michigan? There was no objection.

First, I would say to our distinguished chair of the Banking Committee that when you describe communities where businesses have collapsed and left communities struggling, certainly we have many of those in Michigan. Through no fault of the…

I have no speakers, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Conyers) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, S. 3333. The…

I would yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. McClintock). Mr. McCLINTOCK. I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in opposition to this measure, which they call Cash for Caulkers, since it's based on the Cash for…

I would yield 5 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from the great State of Michigan (Mr. Ehlers).

I am proud to stand in support of HomeStar, which holds much promise in three important areas. First and foremost, it will create jobs. Second, it will lead to greater residential energy efficiency. Third, it has the potential to lead to…

May I inquire as to the time remaining on both sides. The CHAIR. The gentleman from Michigan has 11\1/2\ minutes remaining, and the gentleman from Massachusetts has 20 minutes remaining.

Madam President, today I pay tribute to an extraordinary man who passed away yesterday at the age of 92 years old: Ernie Harwell. For 42 years, families throughout Michigan tuned into their radios and welcomed Ernie's signature voice into…

On January 12, 2010, Haiti experienced one of the worst earthquakes in their history. I believe that our trade policy can play a key role in rehabilitating the Haitian economy. As such, I rise in support of my friend Congressman Charles…