Rep. Corrine Brown

during last year's campaign, a patients' bill of rights was the top priority of the American public. But just like the Presidential election, the American people are not getting what they voted for. The President and the leadership of this…

Twenty-seven thousand of my constituents were disenfranchised in the last election. The whole nature of the last presidential election, from the roadblocks set up in black areas, to innocent people labeled as felons and kicked off the…

election reform is a priority for the American people and it should be a priority for this Congress. We should never forget that 180,000 uncounted ballots were cast in Florida last November. Florida has not forgotten. Unfortunately…

I rise in support of the Lee language included in this bill. President Bush's gag rule is a destructive policy that threatens women's health around the world. This is not about abortion or protecting the tax money of the American people…

in closing, when I think of Doug, I think of Paul and his great work. He has done great work for the people of Florida, and we will truly miss him. Jamerson won a national humanitarian award for helping St. Petersburg recover from racial…

here we go again, another round of voodoo economics and another huge tax cut for the rich. I encourage my colleagues to consider the terrible situation in my home State of Florida, where massive tax breaks for the rich have come at the…

first of all let me thank the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Lewis), the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Hilliard) and the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson-Lee) for their discussion tonight over the fight to get the right to vote. I want to…

throughout her career, Dr. Dorothy I. Height has been a leader in the struggle for equality and human rights for all people. Her life serves as an example of one who is passionately committed for a just society and her vision of a better…

Mr. Speaker, first of all, once again I want to thank the chairman for his help in moving this bill forward with the amendment and his kind words about Mrs. Eddie Mae Steward. Eddie Mae Steward was my friend, a community leader, and…

Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5309, which names a post office after ``Ronald W. Reagan'', was introduced on September 26, 2000, by Representative Dave Weldon (R-FL). Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States. He served as…

as a proud graduate of a Historically Black College, I am more than happy to be a part of the National Historical Black College and University week here in Washington. Today, over half of all African American professionals are HBCU…

H.R. 4844 is long overdue. Railroad labor, widows and widowers will gain enhanced benefits as a result of this self-financing legislation. I am particularly thrilled that the 4.3 cents/gallon tax repeal is not a part of this legislation…

the action of the Republican leadership reminds me of a quote from Marie Antoinette, ``Let them eat cake.'' The American people are crying out to us to improve health care, education, housing, and Medicare; but this Republican Leadership…

I speak from Florida, and let me just say to my colleague from Florida (Mr. Stearns), we are being hurt most by this, not one program left in your county in Marion County. This Republican bill is a slap in the face to every senior citizen…

Mr. Chairman, reverse Robin Hood; robbing from the poor and working people to give tax breaks to the rich. Mr. Chairman, once again the Republican leadership is attempting to cut housing programs that assist our Nation's poorest at the…

do not be fooled by the spinmasters on the right. They are solving a problem that does not even exist, while the poorest in America who do not enjoy our great prosperity continue to be ignored by the leadership of this House. We need real…

Has the Chinese Government earned our trust? No. China has violated the term of four previous agreements we signed with them. Has the WTO earned our trust? No. The WTO repeatedly rules in favor of the multinational companies, and ignores…

these new Low powered stations will offer a voice to those who deserve to be heard, and will promote greater diversity and allow non-profit organizations, community groups, and churches an opportunity to reach their local constituents…

In reviewing the bill, I was very concerned that Florida was not represented in the bill. Of course this lake is crucial to the State of Florida.

Also, there has been a shift in the vegetation and wildlife in communities around the lake because of the polluted facility.

But, as I said, there has been a shift in the usage because of the contamination of the lake.

can my colleagues imagine Florida saying, courses that one has to take, they are going to put them on the Internet? Even though they are wired, they are not hooked up. My colleagues can go to schools in my district, and half of the schools…

America's veterans are not just Function 700 of the budget. They are the men and women who put their lives on the line protecting our freedom, and they need to be made a priority now, when they need our help the most. I will never…

I have been an elected official for 17 years, and never in those 17 years have I voted against the working people of the country. I rise today in opposition to this bill. This is another attempt by the Republicans to trample upon the…

I am certainly hoping that everybody from Florida will take a real close look at this proposal because I do not think it should be a Democratic or a Republican proposal. I think this proposal should be one that benefits the people…