Jim Costa: “What is important, though, is that we act, and that we act now, so that the flexibility can be in place...”

I strongly oppose this rule that enables a reckless Republican budget resolution to go forward. Let me tell you why. Republicans claim to be lowering costs, but their plan, in my view, does just the opposite. Let me bring it all home. In…

I also rise today to honor the life of Dottie Jones, and what an incredible life it was. She lived 103 years, and she lived with passion and determination. A loving mother of four children and a lifelong friend, she peacefully passed away…

But let's be frank about it. Russia today is a syndicate, I think, that's masquerading as a nuclear--a nuclear syndicate masquerading as a country with a mob boss called Putin.

I wish my constituents back home in the 21st Congressional District and Americans throughout the country a very happy new year. May it bring us good tidings and health, and may the Congress come together to solve some of the critical…