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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.
Yesterday, we lost a true hero in Sally Ride. Dr. Ride was a constituent, and I recall my excitement in first meeting her years ago. At the age of 32, Sally K. Ride broke her first barrier when she flew on the space shuttle Challenger in…
Here we are debating for the 31st time to repeal health care reform. But again, repeal would be a tragedy for America. Repeal would mean that children with preexisting conditions would lose their health care coverage. Repeal would mean…
But you seem to be suggesting as well that Congress has a role and perhaps there are some authorities or opportunities to make this easier or to encourage more partnerships?
I guess one of the things I would say about your presentation, and I really appreciate the hard work that you all have been doing for so many years is, you know, we have come a long way.
Thank you very much, Senator, and thank you for that very gracious introduction.
If you know you're approaching a cliff, wouldn't you take steps to avoid it? Consumer confidence is flagging. It's flagging in part because some Members of the House have taken to brandishing the debt ceiling as a weapon designed to…
Justice Brandeis said that sunlight is the best disinfectant. Sadly, in Citizens United, the Roberts' Court has turned its back on this wisdom, and it has given corporations the power to influence our government from the shadows. To say…
I can assure you that we support you in that and certainly advocate in that way.
It is important in today's All-Volunteer Force that we ensure that the quality of life support that our families need...
Over 10 years of conflict has placed a tremendous burden on those in uniform and also on their families, and especially on their children.
Thank you. And I want to thank my colleague Debbie Wasserman Schultz for having us together to talk about Jewish American Heritage Month this evening. It's important for us to do that. Whenever we think of perfecting our union--the…
I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.
The other issue I want to raise--and several of my colleagues have raised this already--is the fact that this bill is $8 billion over the Budget Control Act. While we made a number of decisions to restore cuts from the President's budget…
I thank Chairman McKeon and Ranking Member Smith for their leadership, and Chairman Wilson for making our subcommittee work a bipartisan effort. I also want to thank the staff for producing this important piece of legislation. I am pleased…
I am disappointed by the direction the House Majority has taken with this version of the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). VAWA is a landmark piece of legislation that has dramatically reduced violence against women…
We have to improve all of our schools for all of our children, and I think that is very important
Unless Congress acts, Stafford loan rates will double. I spoke to some students at San Diego State University just the other day who are worried about their day-to-day needs, and they asked us not to play politics with this issue. New…
One of the things that we know--and if we even go back to No Child Left Behind--you have to disaggregate data.
I am concerned about the cost growth with regard to the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78).
I look forward to hearing from the witnesses about any potential ways we as Congress can help mitigate any shortfalls those moves have caused.
As my constituents remind me frequently, seniors have paid into the Medicare system their whole working lives. Seniors have done so with the understanding that, if they work hard and play by the rules, this country will provide for their…
Parents and families who send their son or daughter to serve our Nation in uniform are already concerned about their health and safety given the operational requirements service members are facing.
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