I implement or help to facilitate loan modifications for my constituents, against the advice of the Ethics Committee.

I support loan modifications and bankruptcy, period. Period.

Mr. Mozilo basically tried to have people believe that he was only helping these poor people and these minorities get into a home. That is not to be believed.

It's a trap. It's an attempt to force Democrats to sign on to a resolution that will do nothing to bring our troops home.

It's a trap. It's an attempt to force Democrats to sign onto a resolution that will do nothing to bring our troops home.

Wal-Mart has disrespected Inglewood.

The purpose of the Export-Import Bank is to create American jobs for American workers.

I urge my colleagues to oppose Senate Bill 1372, the Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2002.

Barbara always understood that the health of our educational institutions is closely linked to the health of our communities.

Barbara understood, however, that more than cooling the classrooms would have to be done to help our children succeed.

As a result of her tireless efforts, classrooms that were once too hot, have been retrofitted with air conditioners creating a more conducive learning environment for the school children.