I think people learned, especially 9/11, the importance of exchanging information and having people aware of things.

Today, we are going to focus on the oversight of the Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force, which is the largest coalition of Federal, state and local partners ever assembled in this country's history to combat fraud.

I think we all know that there's some line in the sand here.

when you hear stories of companies that may be compiling what they call 'sucker lists' about consumers... that's a problem.

Livestock producers are really the original value-added agricultural product.

the House bill passed by the Ryan budget would actually cut commodity programs by $30 billion and conservation programs by $18 billion over 10 years.

I applaud you, Mr. Chairman, for drafting a bill that would end that injustice, and I am a proud supporter of this bill.

I also learned on those tours that there are undocumenteds serving in our military.

I would like to let everyone know that today I will be sending my own letter to the President in support of deferred action.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a piece of American history and to pay tribute to the Americans that created it: 2011 marks the 50th anniversary of the International Harvester Scout; the first Scout, built out of American ingenuity and…

I am deeply concerned with the zeroing out of this program at a time when America's security is dependent on us becoming energy independent.

if we can work it out, it could be a win-win to everyone.

I saw time and again how good meaning programs can sometimes be abused if the wrong people get a hold of money.

the investments in voluntary conservation are actually working?

Sometimes the American people are subject to some misinformation.

If a majority of Americans believe something... does that make it true?

The Congressional Budget Office has found time and again... that the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act created up to about 3.5 million jobs.

Mr. President, I would like to honor a leader from my home State of Minnesota, William A. Hawkins. Bill, who is retiring with distinction as the chairman and CEO of Medtronic, has achieved great professional success through his dedication…