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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.
There is a strange thing that is going to be happening on this floor in just a little while. We should be focusing like a laser on jobs and strengthening the middle class. But instead, the majority is bringing forth a measure, the Protect…
Since my colleague on the other side of the aisle did not yield to my colleague from Colorado, I want to yield to her. Ms. DeGETTE. I thank the gentlelady for yielding. I just wanted to point out that while the gentlelady on the other side…
I thank my colleague for clarifying that. Madam Speaker, we have had this discussion many times on the floor. That's why my colleagues and I want to get back to the issues at hand today, which is jobs and enhancing and supporting the…
My staff have spent countless hours fighting off wrongful foreclosures. A number of my constituents have submitted the same paperwork to banks five different times and had their short sales denied three times. Other constituents were given…
On rollcall Nos. 747, 748, and 749, I was unable to vote. Had I been present I would have voted on 747--``yes,'' on 748--``yes,'' and on 749--``yes.'' Amendment No. 1 Offered by Ms. Schakowsky The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is…
The supercommittee begins its work this week with the goal of setting a course for fiscal stability. We absolutely need to reduce the debt and deficit, but we need to do it in a responsible and balanced manner that supports and rebuilds…
This amendment simply stresses the need to constantly seek ways to improve and find innovative ways to teach our students in the public education system. Given the state of the economy, we need to encourage economic and job growth from…
I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, line 17, redesignate paragraph (1) as paragraph (2), and insert the following: ``(1) improve the United…
Thank you. The majority has been saying how concerned they are about future generations, that we shouldn't be overburdening them with our debt. I wholeheartedly agree. That's why I'm disappointed that, instead of addressing the urgent debt…
I want to bring the debate back to real people, to seniors who've been contacting my office sharing their fears, their concerns over inaction in this Congress over the debt crisis. A widow from San Diego called to ask if she'd get her…
If we are going to remain competitive in the global economy, we must invest in clean energy innovation. San Diego has 767 clean energy companies, and has become an innovation hub, especially in solar power, energy storage and advanced…
On rollcall No. 464, had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' (By unanimous consent, Mr. Hoyer was allowed to speak out of order.) Commemorating The 20,000th Vote Of The Honorable Norm Dicks
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