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after more than 3 years of fighting the war in Iraq, it now appears that some House Republicans are finally beginning to question the administration's competence in running the war and are finally beginning to question the rosy scenarios…
all year long House Republicans have failed to provide real leadership on issues that affect Americans. Earlier this month the Associated Press reported that President Bush had only signed two substantial bills into law this year. And…
Buenos dias to our audience. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues in this body to stop blocking comprehensive immigration reform. Immigrants are our neighbors, our friends, our caretakers and fellow worshippers. They contribute…
the economic climate created by years of failed Republican policies is tough for many Americans to swallow. Millions of full-time workers in the Nation who are making the Federal minimum wage, $5.15, find that every other cost-of-living…
Good morning, Mr. Speaker. Imagine if you had not received a pay increase since 1997. The price of goods and services you rely on like gasoline and prescription drugs have gone up dramatically over the last few years. But one thing that…
next week the House will have its first vote to increase the minimum wage in over 10 years. This is good news for the more than 7 million hardworking Americans who today only make $5.15 an hour. It could also be good news for millions of…
graduation season is in full swing, and all across the country eager college students are walking across the stage and entering into the workforce. While many wonderful experiences no doubt lie before them, one factor will quickly dampen…
this bill has good intentions. We all support more cable competition. Greater competition will inevitably help to create jobs and lower consumer costs for all of us, but I urge caution if competition for the attractive parts of the towns…
Mr. Chairman and Members, today I rise again in strong opposition to this bill. I support the efforts to increase competition in the video marketplace. Greater competition, as we know, will inevitably help to create jobs and provide for…
today I rise because the misguided Republican priorities are hurting the pocketbooks of America's working families. Consumer inflation has risen at a rate of 3.2 percent in just the past 3 months, well above what the Federal Reserve is…
to all those that are going to be celebrating this Memorial Day weekend, my special condolences go to the soldiers and their families that have given their lives so bravely and courageously. In fact, in my district in Los Angeles, 11…
this morning I rise to highlight how the Republican budget resolution will harm millions of women and children around the country. This budget makes it more difficult for young women to earn college degrees by cutting their financial aid…
I rise today because the Medicare part D plan, as written, in my opinion is bad for Latino seniors. Latinos are less likely to have worked at firms with employer-provided pension plans, tend to work at a lower-paying job resulting in less…
I wish to extend my great thanks and honor to Congressman Lantos and Congressman Engel and also to Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen for her support. Mr. Speaker, we are strongly in support of this resolution to support the families of …
Thank you, Honorable Congresswoman Diane Watson for your eloquent words. I know that there are thousands, millions of people out watching us tonight, and I know in my great State of California there is a lot of preoccupation in terms of…
I rise tonight to highlight how the President's fiscal year 2007 budget will harm millions of women and children around the country. Tonight you are going to hear from some of my colleagues about those specific programs that have proven to…
as a proud daughter of immigrants, I rise today to echo the message of immigrant families across America in support of comprehensive immigration reform. This past weekend, I took part in the largest demonstration that has ever taken place…
America's seniors are looking for some relief with the high cost of prescription drugs. The vast majority of seniors remain skeptical that the new Republican prescription drug plan will work for them, and therefore, many have not signed up…
leave it to Washington Republicans to create a chaotic and confusing system that has left a large majority of seniors just saying no. The Republican prescription drug plan shows the everyday cost congressional corruption has on the…
today I rise because I am deeply concerned with respect to the President's budget, his proposed cuts to women and children. In particular, the budget of fiscal year 2007 fails on all accounts and provides insufficient funding for our…
today I rise because I believe working-class Americans deserve a Federal budget which is compassionate, decent, and provides hope to the American public. President Bush's budget for fiscal year 2007 fails on all counts and provides…
today we celebrate the life and mourn the passing of Coretta Scott King. Following the assassination of her husband, Dr. Martin Luther King in 1968, Coretta Scott King worked tirelessly to keep the ideology of equality for all people…
I too wish to associate my words with our colleagues from California and honor the great legend, Congressman Ed Roybal. I had the privilege of knowing of his work. I worked with his daughter also when she was a member of the assembly. Ed…
during rollcall vote No. 580 on H.R. 2419, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' ____________________
during rollcall vote No. 582 on S. 1894, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' ____________________
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