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I once again want to commend the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Norwood) for his wonderful and excellent work in the area of worker safety and his real concern for making certain that the rules under which we ask businesses and employees to…
146,000 jobs were created in the month of June with the unemployment rate dropping to 5 percent, the lowest unemployment rate since September of 2001. Steady job growth has taken place each month over the last 25 months, and more Americans…
I have come down on these four bills and I have come for a variety of reasons, but one main reason is to make those corrections that are so necessary with the arguments on the other side. We have heard, why can we not have investigations…
what an honor it is to come before my colleagues tonight to talk about some of the most important aspects of all of our lives, and that is our jobs and our health and how they are tied together. I think it is helpful to begin this by…
the tragic and reprehensible bombings in London last Thursday show the world once again just how vigilant we must be in protecting our citizens and continuing to fight terrorism wherever it leads. This is a war unlike any we have ever…
the money set aside for Social Security should be spent on Social Security. Americans know this only makes sense. The money set aside for Social Security should be spent on Social Security. Others, however, do not believe in this…
as our troops fight the war on terror, it is imperative that we show our appreciation for all of their sacrifices, their efforts and their courage. As Secretary Rumsfeld said, ``Our country is proud of every member of our Armed Forces, and…
I rise today to congratulate 10 Girl Scouts from the Sixth Congressional District of Georgia for earning the highly coveted Girl Scout Gold Award. Through hard work, dedication and perseverance, Kathryn Cook, Kristen Crawford, Aimee…
the fifth amendment to the Constitution states that ``No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation.'' However, that was…
just by way of clarification, I appreciate the gentleman's comments, and budgets are difficult, there is no doubt about it, and they say where we are in the priorities. Just by way of clarification, this fund is not for the talented and…
we do not need any more airline companies going bankrupt. Imagine retiring with a pension only 50 or even 20 percent of what you expected. That is what is happening to thousands of airline employees. A government bailout is not fair to…
As the gentleman knows, I was interested in offering an amendment today that would require a plaque to be placed in Statuary Hall which would recognize that church services were held in the House Chamber from 1800 to 1868. Throughout the…
I thank the gentlewoman ever so much. I appreciate that. I always thought it was two bites at the apple, but she is right. It is three bites that the government takes. That is unjust and unfair. I just wanted to come and add a little…
recent comments alleging mistreatment of prisoners at Guantanamo are not only insulting, they are wrong. The 545 prisoners being interrogated at Guantanamo are properly housed and fed, they receive medical care, and have their religious…
every year more than 3 million Americans have their identities stolen. That is one every 10 seconds. These incredible statistics show that identity theft both online and offline is not slowing down. Just this past week we learned of…
today is a great day for metropolitan Atlanta. For the first time in quite a while, Georgians can breath easier and healthier. According to the EPA, the air quality in the Atlanta area is better today than it has been for over a quarter…
pension plans are on the minds of the American people. Just typing the words ``pension plan'' into an Internet search engine yields over 4,000 returns in less than a second. Americans are very concerned about their retirements. Couples who…
the need to secure our borders has never been greater. Thousands of illegal immigrants are crossing our borders on a daily basis, and every public service is taking a financial hit from illegal immigration. Whether it is education, health…
scandals at the United Nations have been going on for far too long and are far too many. Oil-For-Food scandal, UNICEF scandal, peacekeeping operation scandal, the list goes on and on with no end in sight. The days of giving the U.N. a…
in classrooms across the country, schools are making the grade when it comes to No Child Left Behind. In my home State, Georgia is making significant gains. The achievement gap is narrowing as students in schools are held accountable for…
June is Homeownership Month and the housing market continues to be a catalyst for a growing economy. Just last quarter, growth figures were revised higher, growing at a 3.5 percent annual rate. For the past 2 years, the U.S. economy has…
the airline pension crisis has proven that the skies are not so friendly for many airline employees getting ready to retire. Retirement plans that included dreams prepared for over a lifetime are now replaced with just trying to make ends…
as we head home for the Memorial Day recess this weekend, let us take a look at all of the accomplishments of our Republican-led Congress so far this year: bankruptcy reform, class action fairness, REAL ID Act with immigration reform…
as a third-generation physician, I have seen our health care system drive patients and doctors further and further apart. The problem with our current system is that patients are prevented from having immediate control and ownership over…
as a physician I'm certain of one thing: Science is not Republican or Democrat, Science is not conservative or liberal. Science is science. Decisions in science should be based on the scientific method--a standardized method of evaluation…
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