Patsy T. Mink: “I am proud to introduce H.R. 931 and I urge my fellow Members of Congress to join me in support of this bill.”

Today we are considering the conference report on the so-called Labor-HHS FY2000 appropriation measure, even though this measure has not even been voted on by the House.

This amendment which unconstitutionally denies legal permanent residents the protection of the first amendment right of free speech and which will cause a discriminatory and insulting effect on the rights of U.S. citizens who are ethnic…

This process is deplorable. It flies in the face of the Constitution.

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…