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Mr. Speaker, I join with my chairman, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Gilman), in support of this resolution. It was interesting that in less than half an hour on this floor we had over one-quarter of the Members join us as cosponsors of…
Mr. Speaker, let me join with my colleague, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Gilman), in his remarks. In somewhat a stunning occurrence over the last 20 years or so, the International Red Cross has argued that the religious symbols they…
Today I congratulate the University of Connecticut Women's Basketball team on winning the 2000 NCAA National Championship in outstanding fashion over the Tennessee Lady Volunteers.
this is a spectacular day for all of us from Connecticut, but I am fortunate enough to have the University of Connecticut stars in my district. I think as almost everybody saw last night, winning the 2000 NCAA national championship and…
in closing, what is clear here is we have had an extended period of time of the most powerful economy in the history of this country. We have had a situation where it may be reasonable to assume that both the administration and Congress…
what is hard to figure out is whether we should be happy that the majority Republicans want to do nothing and are succeeding because it seems if they try to do something, it would either be inconsequential or bad for the country. But it is…
The bill before us today, H.R. 3932, takes some steps in the right direction on pensions.
I believe that we would better direct these resources toward middle- and lower-income workers.
America's workers have made the record 107 month economic expansion possible. They deserve to reap the rewards of our national prosperity.
We should provide tax relief to help small businesses starting a pension plan.
This Congress has an obligation to expand pension coverage to boost retirement security for all Americans.
it is time for the conferees to move forward with a patients' bill of rights. The leadership of this Chamber, which has blocked the legislation for years now, has to recognize that the American people are rightly demanding that their…
Pat is so much more than the Town's record keeper. She is its 'jack-of-all-trades!'
Pat has worked tirelessly to ensure that the citizens, elected officials and business owners of Colchester receive the best possible service.
She has worked tirelessly on behalf of the citizens of Colchester and provided the highest quality service.
In many respects, the Town Clerk is the institutional memory of so many small communities across eastern Connecticut and the nation.
I rise to introduce the Comprehensive Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 1999, legislation to combat trafficking in human beings, a form of modern day slavery.
It gives me great pleasure to congratulate the Colchester Lions Club on its Fiftieth Anniversary.
His legacy will endure through his efforts to safeguard the natural bounty that makes our nation unique in the world and through the countless students he taught.
This legislation... seeks to implement the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption.
I rise to express the sorrow felt by many across eastern Connecticut following the passing of Professor William A. Niering.
It is absolutely imperative that we take prompt action to ratify and implement the Hague Convention here in the United States.
Quiet, modest and sincere to a fault, Dr. Niering nonetheless could demonstrate outrage when he saw people doing intentional damage to the environment.
Professor Niering was an extraordinary teacher, a pioneer in the modern environmental movement and a great American.
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