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I rise in support of H.R. 122, the Inland Empire recycling project. This is a bipartisan effort for the Inland Empire and its region in the area. This is not a Republican or a Democratic issue, but an issue that pertains to water and water…
I rise today to support the Employee Free Choice Act. Too many workers are being harassed by their employers because they want to form a union. We must put an end to scare tactics. This bill restores the right of workers to bargain for a…
I want to raise my strong voice in support of H.R. 512. This is important legislation that would establish a commission to study the potential creation of a National Museum of the American Latino. This is a bipartisan legislation that…
For Hispanics, the State of the Union Address is disappointing. The President has broken his promise on education and cut funding for programs at the expense of Hispanic children. He has failed to support the higher minimum wage, and…
I stand here in support of H. Res 51, a resolution that honors the contributions of Catholic schools. As we get ready to celebrate Catholic Schools week, it's important to highlight and celebrate the contributions of the nearly 8,000…
All of us here, representing Congress have the distinct honor and privilege of working in the one place where America's history meets the law of our land, the one place that displays the many historic monuments, memorials, and permanent…
I rise today to honor Alice Paul, a woman who dedicated her life to equality, to give her a Congressional Gold Medal. Alice Paul was a remarkable person who made America more democratic by fighting for equal rights and creating…
I stand in support of H.R. 5037. First of all, I want to thank the chairman, Mr. Buyer, for his support and his leadership and his vision in protecting and speaking on behalf of our veterans. I think it is important that we have someone…
I first wish to commend Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro and Chairman Bonilla for their good work on this appropriations bill. It is a good bipartisan bill that has brought in a very important issue, especially as it pertains to Hispanic…
reclaiming my time, I don't mind. I just wanted to read it for the Record to be recorded that I am fighting on behalf of everyone, if you don't mind, Mr. Chairman. But I appreciate that. I think it is important, and I appreciate the fact…
I rise and urge the defeat of this previous question. It should come as no surprise to anyone in this country that Democrats and Republicans differ in their priorities for America. With the White House set to vote on the budget tonight, I…
That is why we are supporting the Democratic substitute amendment, and that is pay as you go. The Democratic substitute budget. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman will suspend. The gentleman from Florida has the floor.
once again I stand in opposition to this legislation. This is not comprehensive legislation. We all believe that we could have stronger enforcement not only on our borders but also stronger enforcement in reference to what happened to…
I rise in support of S. 37, Senator Feinstein's companion bill to my H.R. 312. This bill authorities the Breast Cancer Research Stamp through 2007. Without this legislation, this successful program would end this year. October is Breast…
I rise in support of H.R. 360, a resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of V-J Day and the end of World War II in the Pacific. Sixty years ago today, Japanese offIcials formally surrendered and by doing so concluded the bloodiest…
since the days of the pony express, the USPS has become a part of the American family. Consider the special place of the Postal Service in our society and its importance to Americans: to the teenagers waiting by the mailbox for the college…
I rise in opposition of H.R. 525 and the association health plans it creates. There are 44 million Americans who are uninsured in this country and this bill will not even affect 1 percent of them. Not 1 percent. CBO found that only 360,000…
today Americans and individuals will observe the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo with celebrations and festivities. But sadly, most Americans do not know what we are really celebrating. That is why I have introduced H. Con. Res. 44, which…
let's be clear--the Boozman amendment will force truck drivers to work longer hours, with less rest, putting all of us at risk. This amendment is about one thing--increasing the workday for truck drivers from 14 to 16 hours. Those 16 hours…
I rise in support of H.R. 4606, the Southern California Groundwater Remediation Act. The Southern California Groundwater Remediation Act is a long-term solution to helping cities in Southern California remove perchlorate from their…
this week marks a monumental event in our national history. We celebrate the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian. We celebrate the Native American culture, tradition, and rich heritage that they have contributed to this…
this Saturday marks 3 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2004. Three years ago terrorists launched an attack on the United States in the most cowardly manner. They attempted to break American resolve and to stifle our…
It is true we are only asking for $5.8 million, which is a small amount of the $170 million that are there in appropriations. Hispanic-serving institutions are a great resource of innovation and deserve funding to continue generating…
this is just a modest step in the right direction to deal with civil rights. As we look at the support that we have right now, we have support from the national Congress of American Indians that represents 250 tribal governments; we have…
I rise in support of H.R. 2828, the Water Supply Reliability and Environmental Improvement Act known as the CALFED, a historical giant step in improving the quantity and quality of water in California. CALFED is a State and Federal…
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