It will be like the gatekeeper. Why should Google be the only entity permitted to sell access to orphan works?

the taxpayers have spent--and some would say invested--$60 billion in bailout money for the automobile manufacturers.

I want to first begin by thanking the Chairman for hosting this town hall meeting, actually hosting it after calling it.

Seems to be something that they are using quite frequently to try to defeat things like health care and education, energy.

To the contrary, despite their claims on the radio that they have never been invited, that there have been no opportunities for them to discuss this issue, it is not true.

One of our indelible rights is the right to a jury trial. Guaranteed by the United States Constitution, this right has been gradually eroded through forced arbitration agreements.

forced arbitration has been a concern of mine for some time; and I firmly believe that Congress must act in this instance to protect consumers.

Even former President Ronald Reagan condemned retail price fixing because it stifles competition, and adds to inflation.

It is great to be in the time where we can deal with this particular issue and other similar issues, especially given the economic crisis that has, in part, been caused by laissez-faire attitudes.

This Congress has consistently stated over almost the past 100 years that, if there is no benefit to consumers, then allowing manufacturers to set retail pricing is disfavored.

We must stop the meltdown, and we must do so quickly and effectively.