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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to voice my deep concern over the rising tide of unemployment across America and particularly in my home State of West Virginia. In my State, the unemployment rate has risen now to over 10 percent with some…
Senator Byrd was a stalwart of Senate procedure in history.
For thousands of Americans and West Virginia families, our economic downturn has meant falling farther and farther behind.
Millions of American families have suffered serious financial setbacks during the economic turndown, which promises to go on for a while.
I respect the 70 percent that are using, and I regret the 30 percent that are not using it.
That's amazing. Excuse me, Mr. Chairman, but I mean, this is America now. You put your number on a NASCAR.
My state of West Virginia is working to make our campuses 'veteran friendly' in a variety of ways.
We need help. I mean, we always need help on these things.
I understand your good intentions, but outreach is really hard when trying to convince a veteran to go do something to get themselves improved.
It is essential to improve the implementation of the GI bill and make the changes necessary on living allowances, transfer of benefits to dependents and clear rules on unique circumstance like foreign study.
I was a Governor for 8 years, and I can not say that all agencies were the most efficient that ever were.
Isn't that sort of like the difference between a veterans' hospital and a Vet Center?
I thank the gentlewoman for yielding me the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with my fellow West Virginians and those of us in this Congress in support of today's resolution to extend our condolences to the families of the 29 miners who…
I wanted to see concrete action on the day that the plan is delivered because I believe we need real broadband solutions for real people.
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Subcommittee on Airland of the Committee on Armed Services be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on April 13, 2010, at 9:30 a.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it…
I am very concerned that the Commission is going to overstep its Congressional authority.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my deepest sympathies to the 29 victims of the Upper Big Branch mine explosion, their families, loved ones, and their community. Last Monday's tragedy occurred in Montcoal, West Virginia, and it was the…