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I rise today to recognize Israel's right to defend itself and to express my desire for a peaceful and lasting resolution to the current conflict. In September of 2005, the Israeli government completed an evacuation of all Israeli citizens…
For 24 years Mike Bilirakis served as a staunch advocate for veterans, not only on the floor of this House, but in the committee room, serving on the Veterans' Affairs Committee, including vice-chairman of the full committee. Mike strongly…
Mr. Speaker, I do rise today in honor of H. Con. Res. 32, which does honor the members of the United States Air Force that were killed on the 25th of June, 1996 in the Khobar Towers in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. This is the 12th anniversary of…
I rise today also to honor the state of Israel which will celebrate its 60th anniversary in May. The relationship between the United States and Israel is indeed a special one. Israel has been our close friend and ally through the Cold War…
during this election season, political candidates will address every issue in the room except for the 800-pound gorilla. Medicare is rapidly growing in our Federal budget. Just last week, Medicare trustees again reminded Congress that…
in closing, I would just say H.R. 2874, as amended, would establish a number of meaningful improvements that would help VA to provide better care for our Nation's veterans. Once again, I support my colleagues to support this bill.
Mr. Speaker, this is an outstanding bill. It was a true bipartisan effort. I appreciate the chairman of the committee, Mr. Michaud's, able leadership in bringing this bill to the floor. It does all of the things that our chairman had…
Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2623, as amended, is a bill that I am a sponsor of. It prohibits the collection of copayments for all hospice care furnished by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Hospice and palliative care is a continuum of…
I do rise in strong support also of this piece of legislation... this is an important annual authorization bill which provides much-needed assistance to our Nation's veterans. I encourage and expect all of my colleagues to support this…
The heavy burden of some of our servicemembers that they bear in coping with the aftermath of combat is tragically evident in the death of Army Specialist Joshua Lee Omvig. Specialist Omvig was a member of the U.S. Army Reserve 339th…
I rise in support of Nepalese democracy. I would like to commend my colleague from New York, Mr. Walsh, for introducing this important bill and appreciate the opportunity to speak in support of it today. The Nepalese people, like all…
Included in H.R. 6314 is a provision to extend, through December 31, 2007, a program that provides government markers for veterans who are buried in a private cemetery. The current five-year authority, which was effective for deaths that…
on rollcall No. 407, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.''
the provisions in title two originated in the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. Section 201 would allow tribal governments to participate in the State Cemetery Grants Program to establish, expand, and improve…
on America's birthday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Il thought it was wise to fire six ballistic missiles. The international community condemned these launches, and Kim Jong Il responded by firing an additional missile on July 5. Having…
right now our country is facing an energy crisis. I believe that H.R. 4761 is a great first step to freeing our country from the powerful grips of foreign energy reliance. This bill also makes a powerful statement about the value we place…
I rise in support of fiscal year 2007 Defense Appropriations Bill. I congratulate Chairman Young and the entire Defense Subcommittee on their hard work in support of our fighting men and women. I would also like to thank the Chairman for…
I rise in support of America. I rise in support of our active troops and those who have given their lives and those who will give their lives so that we will prevail in this Global War on Terrorism. These troops are part of an…
I rise in support of S. 1235, as amended, the Veterans' Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006. S. 1235, as amended, the Veterans' Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act of 2006, reflects a compromise agreement…
I rise today to offer my unwavering support for H.R. 5037, the Respect for America's Fallen Heroes Act. I am proud to be an original cosponsor of this bill. The rights of free speech and expression under the Constitution's First Amendment…
on July 14 of this year, the Committee on Veterans' Affairs reported H.R. 3200, the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Enhancement Act of 2005. On July 26 of this year, the House passed the bill by a vote of 424-0. Among other things…
I missed rollcall vote No. 472 on September 15, 2005. This was a suspension vote on agreeing to the resolution H.J. Res. 439--a resolution to establish the Select Bipartisan Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to…
Public Law 109-13, the Emergency Supplemental, included provisions which made changes to VA's insurance program for active duty servicemembers. However, these changes expire on September 30, 2005. H.R 3200 would: Repeal section 1012 of the…
on rollcall No. 403, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' Amendment No. 3 Offered by Mr. Issa The Acting CHAIRMAN. The pending business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by…
I am sure it is no surprise to many of you that some of my constituents do oppose personal retirement accounts, so when they do I ask them this very question: Would you agree or disagree Congress should have, when it created Social…
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