Barbara Lee

In reclaiming 30 seconds of my time, I just want to respond to the gentleman and say that that's further from the truth, what he just said. First of all, our active duty troops in the field are covered by the Overseas Contingency…

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 California will be postponed. Amendment No. 6 Offered by Mr. Connolly of Virginia The…

I would like to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Conyers).

Yes. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the amendment is withdrawn. There was no objection.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. ___. The amount made available by this Act for…

Let me just mention also, in closing, that our budget also ends the combat operation in Afghanistan. The American people want the war to end. We have decided no more funding for combat operations; there's no military solution. We do…

A budget is a moral document that shows our Nation's priorities and our values. How can we allow this Medicare guarantee that our seniors have contributed to throughout their lives to be turned into a privatized voucher plan? Where is our…

I would like to yield now to the gentleman from Indiana, Congressman Andre Carson.

I would now like to yield to the gentlelady from the Virgin Islands, Congresswoman Donna Christensen.

I would like to yield now to the gentlelady from Florida, Congresswoman Brown.

I would now like to yield to the gentleman from North Carolina, Congressman Price.

I would now like to yield to the gentlewoman from New York, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke.

I would now like to yield to the gentleman from Illinois, Representative Danny Davis.

I'd like to yield now to the gentleman from South Carolina, our assistant leader, Congressman Jim Clyburn.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I just wanted to say, perhaps the gentleman was confused about which bill I was talking about. I was talking about the Senate compromise, which 39 Senators voted for, which the President supported, which…

Thank you. In this bill, we should have focused on creating these ladders of opportunity, removing barriers and helping to reignite the American Dream for all Americans. Instead, we're scoring, I believe, political points on the backs of…

Thank you very much for the 30 seconds, and I just want to remind us all that 50 million Americans are living in poverty in the wealthiest and most powerful country in the world. And millions of job seekers are about to lose their…

I am very pleased that you raised this article because the human toll, the physical and mental health impact of these horrific public policies that either have taken place over the last 8 years or that are not taking place that we should…

First of all, let me just thank Congressman Nadler for his ongoing support, consistent support for efforts to end the war and for offering this amendment, which is really very straightforward.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Speaker, let me just say the overwhelming majority of the Congressional Black Caucus supports the 800,000 young people who will be able now, if we pass this, will be able to live the American Dream…

This really should not be a Republican or a Democratic or a Green or an Independent issue. Providing a safety net for those in need during dire economic times is a moral and ethical responsibility that we have. The Congressional Black…

Small businesses are job creators. During this economic downturn, it is very important to support the engines of our economy which created two-thirds of the new jobs over the past 15 years. As a former small business owner for 11 years, I…

Madam Speaker, less than a month ago Congress finally began the debate on the war in Afghanistan that should have really been held 9 years ago. While evidence continues to mount that our military engagement in Afghanistan has become a…

Less than a month ago, Congress finally began the debate on the war in Afghanistan that really should have been held 9 years ago, but the fact remains Congress cannot continue to write a blank check for a war in Afghanistan that has…

As the chair of the 42-Member-strong Congressional Black Caucus, I rise this evening to continue sounding the alarm about the urgent and vital need to create jobs in America, especially in those communities that have been…