I thank you, Representative Olver. I look forward to working with you as well to ensure the viability of this important bridge, the Hoan Bridge.

I thank you, distinguished Chairman Olver. I rise to bring to your attention a critical infrastructure need in the Fourth Congressional District of Wisconsin. The Hoan Bridge, a vital thoroughfare in my community, connects downtown…

Mr. Chairman, indeed, this Transportation appropriations bill is a jobs creations bill, and I am totally in support of that. My amendment here would modestly increase funding for the Department of Transportation's efforts to help small and…

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 2, line 18, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $250,000)''. Page 2, line 22, after the dollar…

I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. Moore). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 14 Offered by Mr. Neugebauer The CHAIR. It is now in order…

Madam President, I am pleased to support the efforts of my colleagues to call attention to the refusal of Republicans in the Senate to allow confirmation votes on judicial nominees. We have all heard the numbers only 9 circuit and 27…

Madam President, I rise to today in support of Louis Butler's nomination to be District Court Judge for the Western District of Wisconsin. Justice Butler is an accomplished lawyer whose career has been distinguished across the board as an…

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this legislation. It is a fair compromise. It deals with conflicting issues, and it looked at the data on who was indicted and who has been sentenced both by race as well as by the amount of cocaine that…

Mr. President, I rise to highlight the significance of the many events and announcements occurring around the country to celebrate the enactment of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. This week in Wisconsin, disability advocates are…

Mr. President, for 8 years now, the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Leadership has conducted a program for summer interns working in congressional offices. This 6-week program is designed to enhance their internship experience by…

Should there be a large-scale comprehensive review of this growth since 9/11 to assess its effectiveness?

I would appreciate it if you would take a look at our legislation and let me know if I could have your support on it.

Thank you, Chairman Scott, for yielding the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 3040, the Senior Financial Empowerment Act of 2009. My own experience as the primary caregiver for my grandmother opened my eyes to some…

Mr. President, I strongly support the DISCLOSE Act and I believe the Senate should be allowed to consider it. I am pleased to see this bill get such strong support from my colleagues on the Democratic side, and I urge my Republican…

The entire intelligence system has expanded rapidly, as you know.

Since 9/11, the FBI has been expanding to meet its counterintelligence mission within the United States. However, we all know that bigger is not always better.

I believe the first and foremost conclusion we get from this is it underscores the need for the President to establish a flexible timetable for the responsible drawdown of U.S. troops.

There's obviously a growing recognition that there's no military solution to Afghanistan.