Lynn Schenk

I rise in support of this rule, and support of the conference report on freedom of access to clinics. Mr. Speaker, it has been 6 months since the House passed this landmark legislation. But in fact, American women have waited far longer…

I recently heard a spokesman for guns argue that assault weapons ban makes no sense because guns that will be banned are no different than many others that will not be. I am not a weapons expert, and I do not know that fine difference…

today I wish to recognize the 89th birthday of Edmund G. ``Pat'' Brown, one of the greatest Governors in California's history. Pat Brown is a national treasure. He devoted himself to public service with gusto and vision. He built…

Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of this amendment and commend the leadership and the hard work of my colleague and neighbor, the gentleman from California [Mr. Hunter]. Mr. Chairman, last year we successfully offered an amendment…

Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the Chapman amendment for truth-in-sentencing which provides States with over $10 billion in prison funds and makes those funds contingent on States requiring violent criminals to serve most of their…

the House will consider an amendment to the crime bill by Congressman Beilenson of Los Angeles, mandating that the Federal Government incarcerate undocumented criminal aliens, or reimburse States and local communities for doing so. This…

Mr. Speaker, it is my great privilege to rise in support of H.R. 3770, which will name the San Diego Federal Courthouse, the ``Edward J. Schwartz Courthouse and Federal Building.'' Judge Schwartz is truly a legend in the San Diego legal…

I want to emphasize the importance of one in particular--truth in sentencing. Like most other Members, I spent the past 2 weeks meeting with my constituents and listening to their concerns. And the one issue that was repeatedly mentioned…

it is time for this House to finally take the first steps towards reforming the way that we do business in this body. This legislation, which is strongly supported by the freshman Democratic class in this House, represents a first step…

I support the Balanced Budget Amendment introduced by Representative Stenholm. It is not something I do without reservation, but I have come to the sad conclusion that it is the only real hope we have for eliminating deficit spending. The…

Mr. Chairman I agree with my colleagues on the other side of the aisle that we need to further cut Federal spending. I agree that we need to continue to reduce our Nation's deficit. But, there is a right way and a wrong way to reduce…

I understand the concern about increasing our deficit. I understand the importance of cutting spending. I was one of a handful of Members who voted for the budget only if more spending cuts were forthcoming before the end of the first…

as the daughter of a Holocaust survivor, I know firsthand how difficult it has been for survivors seeking compensation. For 12 years, my father fought to obtain the compensation he was entitled to. In comparison to Mr. Princz, my father…