Victor Fazio: “I simply wanted to say it is not really a question of hard work. I think the Members want to be able to spend some of…”

What we are here to say is that this rule, uniquely, among the 13, is designed to pass a budget in real terms that will apply to the appropriations process, and nobody really knows that until we came to the floor this morning and…

I rise in support of the African Growth and Opportunity Act. This legislation promises to diverge from the United States historical role of provider to Africa and establish instead a bilateral agreement for trade. Trade promises growth in…

the right to religious freedom should be a fundamental right that every citizen enjoys. Indeed, our nation was founded on this premise. Yet sadly, there are nations where being a Muslim, a Jew, a Christian, or any of a number of other…

Several weeks ago, Congress overwhelmingly rejected a bid by right-wing foundations and corporate interests that would have tilted the political balance in America. By an overwhelming bipartisan vote, the House defeated a bill that…