David Skaggs: “I just in closing wanted to note two other provisions. As the chairman is aware, the bill provides somewhat less funds…”

At a time of economic prosperity, thank goodness, we all generally do feel pretty good about things, but we should bear in mind that there is an enormous underclass in this society that is hurting. And to the extent that we deny them…

Over the last 4 years, the Congress to Campus Program has visited over 120 campuses around the country and really around the world. As most of the people here in the Chamber know, this is a program that exists because of the volunteer time…

It seems to me it might extend then to, for instance, opposing the Helms-Burton legislation which has certain extraterritorial effects that run into serious opposition from our friends around the world.

I want to first express my thanks to the chairman, the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Rogers), and the gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. Mollohan), the ranking member, and especially the fine staffs for the typically excellent work they have…