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It is a fresh week in Washington. Last week, division infected this Capitol, both sides, Republicans and Democrats. The State of the Union is supposed to be a time of coming together as Americans, coming together to improve jobs…
I would like to briefly recognize an important witness here today, Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, from the great state of Michigan.
it is on each one of us here in Congress and the government to ensure that no city in America ever experiences what Flint experienced.
A special thank you to Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell for all of her leadership and support of Flint kids during the crisis and since.
government at all levels failed the people of Flint. Now we have a moral obligation to fix it.
This is Damon Clayton, the son of my dear friend, Dearborn Heights City Councilwoman Lisa Hicks-Clayton. Today, I rise in honor of his precious life. Thirteenth District Strong lost Damon to suicide last week at the young age of 28. One…
can you explain to me why the Federal Reserve shouldn't ensure that State and local governments have access to funding during times of distress?
I asked you why, if the Federal Reserve is willing to backstop or support big banks and corporations during periods of credit market distress, we wouldn't want to make equally sure that State and local governments had access to credit, as…
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 12, line 18, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $1,000,000)(increased by $1,000,000)''. The CHAIR…
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 16, line 11, insert after ``information'' the following: ``, ensuring meaningful access for individuals with…
I want to reiterate the importance of this amendment. As a person who was born and raised in this country and who didn't speak English when I started school, and who is now a Member of this Chamber, I can tell my colleagues personally how…
I would like to begin by thanking Congresswoman Lowey, our Subcommittee Chairman Price, and their staff for working with me on this amendment and for their critical leadership on this bill. I would also like to thank my sisters in service…
Woman, I will close by saying that I really appreciate our ability to take this small step, but I think we ought to all dream big for this beautiful part of our country. Puerto Rico has been subject to misfortunes, and we can think about a…
Woman, I thank Chairwoman Lowey and subcommittee Chairman Price for their leadership and for bringing this much-needed package to the floor today. I am pleased to see that this bill includes funding for the long-term recovery of…
Look, unnecessary delays in union representation elections provide corporations with more time to wage anti-union campaigns using illegal and legal tactics. That is why folks are going to be against this. When workers file a petition for…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: On page 19, line 15, strike ``and''. On page 19, after line 15, insert the following: ``(B) not later than…