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Susan A. Davis is a former U.S. Representative for California's 53rd congressional district, serving from January 3, 2001, to January 3, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Davis focused on a range of issues during her tenure, including education, health care, and women's rights. She was known for her advocacy in promoting policies that support families and children, as well as her efforts to improve access to health care services.
Over 100,000 victims of gun violence last year, many of them children. What has this House done to prevent other children from being added to this tragic tally? Nothing, Mr. Speaker. Absolutely nothing. Ninety percent of Americans support…
We need to focus on fostering middle class prosperity, and I feel investing in job training and education is the best way to do that. We recently had an opportunity to revamp the Workforce Investment Act. However, the consolidation…
It is time to debate the budget again, but despite the differences in this Chamber, we could come together and choose to invest in our middle class. We could compromise and responsibly reduce spending while protecting the most vulnerable…
At last, at last. Madam Speaker, like Americans all across the country, I'm glad this Chamber has finally put the Senate Violence Against Women Act to the floor for a vote. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation and to oppose the…
The once inconceivable now seems to be becoming the inevitable. On Friday, the sequester, a plan designed to never be implemented, will be triggered. And now the question among the papers and pundits is exactly how bad sequester will turn…
I want to note, Mr. Speaker, that the bill continues to recognize the sacrifices of those who serve our Nation in uniform. During a time when many young Americans of all stripes--male and female, gay and straight, from every ethnic…
As a Nation, we are gaining momentum as our economy gets back on track. For my constituents in San Diego, home prices are on the rise and most employers are adding jobs and hours instead of cutting back. We cannot afford to undo the…
I am pleased to offer my bill, H.R. 6166, for consideration to designate the new courthouse at 333 West Broadway Street in San Diego as the James M. Carter and Judith N. Keep United States Courthouse. First, I would like to thank Chairman…
I certainly want to thank my colleagues from Connecticut for the way in which they've conducted themselves through this horrific tragedy that the whole country has experienced. Mr. Speaker, I came to sit and listen and to be here to…
I now yield 3 minutes to Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas, as I know that she has been very involved in developing democracies and working with women. {time} 1020
I have no more speakers, so I reserve the balance of my time to close. Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume to close. I want to thank the gentlelady for bringing this issue. I think it is something that we can…
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