I simply cannot believe we are focusing on this right now. At a time when millions are out of work, people are looking for jobs, and trying to get back on their feet, why is this body focused on NPR, of all things? Is this really the best…

A study conducted by the Center for International and Security Studies found that those who said they received most of their news from NPR were only about one-fourth as likely to hold a demonstrably false belief about important issues…

This afternoon sometime, I will reintroduce my bill calling for a mandatory draft, making certain that every young person has an opportunity one way or the other to serve this great nation of ours, whether we're talking about in our…

I thank the gentlelady. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition. 170 million Americans use public media for vital news. Sixty-one percent of voters who support deficit reduction also support funding for public broadcasting. Yet the…

I am writing to urge my support to bring our troops our home. The recent debate on removing the United States Armed Forces from Afghanistan has been the topic of many discussions and now is the time to take action. This devastating war has…

I have an amendment at the desk which is in order under the rule. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end the following new section: SEC. 5. FINDINGS. The Congress…

The problem is the other side of the aisle wants to abolish four programs that help people stay in their homes, helps affordable housing. They have no idea or no program to be helpful. They say it will be taxpayers' money. But if they…

Reclaiming my time, I urge a ``yes'' vote on the amendment. Statement of Administration Policy H.R. 861--NSP Termination Act (Rep. Miller, R-CA, and 4 cosponsors) The Administration strongly opposes House passage of H.R. 861, which would…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New York will be postponed. EN BLOC AMENDMENTS NO. 9 AND 10 OFFERED BY MS. CASTOR OF…

Mr. President, I rise today to speak about the current debate over the Federal budget. Yesterday, we had a very telling and troubling vote in the House of Representatives. On the 3-week continuing resolution needed to avoid a government…

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Federal Budget Debate

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that at 2 o'clock I be given 5 minutes to speak, and the Senator from Texas, Mrs. Hutchison, speak immediately after me. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. President, I thank my colleague for his courtesy. I am not speaking about this issue. I saw he looked over in this direction. I will be brief. I rise to speak about the current debate over the Federal debt. Last week, H.R. 1, the House…

We are some 11 weeks into a new Congress and still we have not seen a single bill focused on job creation from the other side of the aisle. What are they focused on? Allowing big polluters a free pass to pollute the air we breathe and…

Sure. Absolutely my pleasure, and, Mr. Garamendi, thank you for bringing us together during this coming hour so that we can address what is the most critical issue: the jobs and the economy. The American public speaks out overwhelmingly to…

Thank you, Steny. Thank you, Representative Garamendi. I think the tragedy that results from the lack of vision by the new Republican majority in this House, the sadness that results, is that not only is it near 3 months of a new regime…

I will make this one point. Obviously, it is about investments. Not spending, investments. Expecting lucrative dividends, lucrative returns. And who is this cutting frenzy an attack on? It is an attack on middle class America. It is an…

Well, I think that it is important for us to make certain that we create the renewable industry here in this country. You talked about the challenges of competing with China. Let's look at the proof in the pudding. Let's take a look at…