Patsy T. Mink: “I urge my colleagues to support our young workers by supporting H.R. 2898.”

I heard a commentator the other day on a talk show say that next to the civil rights, title IX has probably made the most difference in this country in opening up opportunities, and I certainly have to agree that a small effort, a deep…

To state that legal permanent residents should only be allowed to exercise their constitutional right of free speech when they become U.S. citizens displays a dangerous misunderstanding of constitutional law.

Although adopting these bills through a series of continuing resolutions is very costly to the taxpayers, it provides us with time to debate and amend these measures properly and constitutionally.

It is sad indeed that so soon after the New York tragedy we are back here again memorializing firefighters who died in the line of duty. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the members of their families. But I will reinforce what I…