Today I rise to join so many Americans across this Nation and this world in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's ``Letter from a Birmingham Jail.'' After being arrested on April 12, 1963, Dr. King came across an…

I was detained and missed this vote for the Record. I support this amendment and would have voted for it. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.''

This year marks the 50th commemoration of the city of Birmingham's pivotal role in the civil rights movement. We are declaring 2013 as the Year of Birmingham in order to honor the historic events that occurred in our city in 1963. The city…

Dodd-Frank was intended to add more transparency and oversight to the financial markets and to ensure that another financial crisis, a meltdown if you will, doesn't happen again.

With only 14 legislative days left before Congress lets out for the summer recess, I want to register my disappointment that my Republican colleagues are now willing to spend yet another hour--5 hours--for the 31st time in trying to repeal…

I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Alabama is recognized for 5 minutes.

I understand the point of order; but I rise today in support of this amendment by my fellow colleague from Alabama, which adds critical funding to assist communities devastated as a result of last year's severe weather. This bipartisan…

On rollcall No. 410, had I been present, I would have voted ``no.''

On rollcall No. 172, had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.''

Dodd-Frank was intended to provide more transparency and oversight to our financial markets and to ensure that another financial crisis and meltdown does not occur.

We must continue to make sure that we hone and refine and clarify any provisions that may be unintended consequences of such regulation.

I understand fully the implications of the unintended consequences with respect to especially the indemnification provisions that are currently being required by Dodd-Frank.