Susan Davis

None of us want to be telemarketers. My concern, and the reason that I have supported in concept public financing, is because I think we work better when we can focus our efforts on solving the problems that we want to solve for our…

However, in this age of multimillion-dollar congressional campaigns, even the most dedicated Member has no choice but to spend a great deal of his time or her time fundraising.

If you are spending more time in district raising your money there, and not here in Washington, D.C., within the Beltway, then aren't we creating, in many respects, a more representative, a more Republic, democratic society?

Clearly, not to preempt creativity in States, but where should there be--should people have an equal chance to vote throughout the country, when it comes to their ability to access voting, if they are choosing to do it in, you know, other…

I would think that right now there is legislation being put forth. There is H.R. 1729, which is the 'Student Voter Act,' which would require all colleges and universities that receive Federal funds to offer voter registration to students…

We must get back to teaching civic engagement, teaching the process.

I would like to discuss that for a second in a minute.

Often when I meet with the Navy and Marine Corps ombudsmen in my district, one of the common concerns that I hear is the lack of access to funds that could be used to help reduce the financial burden on our volunteers or provide…

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When we think of military families, most think of the spouse and children. However, not all service members are married, but yet their families--mothers, fathers, siblings may need similar support services when a single service member is…

Every 4 years, VA sponsors a summit on women veterans' issues.

I think that having some things uniform is important.

We are also talking not just statewide elections, but we are also talking Federal elections.

I wonder if you believe that we should open up some ideas about how we might have more commissioned officers who don't necessarily always come from the ranks of citizens, that perhaps have green cards, have talents, have abilities that we…

I am glad that my colleague brought up the tracking system, because we are working together on a bill that would allow voters overseas--military voters, of course--to do this.

How important is the issue of tuition refunds and loan forgiveness for service members who are activated to the Department?

Good morning. Today's hearing is on the Department of Defense's fiscal year 2010 budget for the Defense Health Program.

This needs to have a second look?

We owe it to their families, but most importantly we owe it to the men and women who are currently serving in uniform.

mentoring impacts the lives of so many in our country. Three million people currently participate in a healthy, caring mentoring relationship. A quality mentoring program offers a young person the strength, confidence, and stability they…

I rise today in support of Israel's right to self-defense and a broader U.S. diplomatic role in the Middle East. The Israeli government has a right and a responsibility to defend Israeli citizens, and we have an obligation to support our…

Mr. Speaker, this concurrent resolution provides for the use of the Capitol rotunda to mark the 60th anniversary of the integration of the United States Armed Forces. I support the resolution. Mr. Speaker, 60 years ago, President Harry…

I rise in support of the Skelton-Berman-Lowey amendment. Mr. Chairman, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have highlighted why Congress and the executive branch must do a better job of marshalling all elements of national power in support of…

as the chairwoman of the Military Personnel Subcommittee, I'm pleased to support H.R. 5658, the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009. As my colleagues and the other subcommittee Chairs have noted and will…

I would like to say what an honor it is for me to serve with a great American, Mr. Sam Johnson, here in the House, and I thank God, as my colleagues do as well, that he is here to share with us his extraordinary experiences and to remind…