Our capital markets are decaying. The average age of listed stocks is getting older and yet, we have fewer stocks.

Do you believe that accreditors should face consequences when they don't do their jobs?

I think we all agree--I hope we all agree--that we need the Fair Housing Act.

I would also like to thank Ranking Member McHenry and all of the members of the committee for welcoming us here today to discuss full and effective enforcement of the Fair Housing Act.

there is a shortage of workforce housing in rural areas.

Achieving fairness in housing entails several dimensions that should be a shared goal.

As we look at this issue, we have to be aware of housing shortages generally in rural areas, particularly for families living below the poverty line.

There is a shortage of workforce housing in rural areas. This is an issue of concern in my district, in my State, and across the United States.

we have to be aware of housing shortages generally in rural areas, particularly for families living below the poverty line.

Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize an historic moment for North Carolina's Fifth District last week, when Lincoln Heights School in Wilkesboro joined the National Register of Historic Places. From 1913 to 1927, Julius Rosenwald and Booker T…

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Madam Chair, I yield 5 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Byrne).

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