David Loebsack: “It is vital, I believe, that the Volunteer Generation Fund be included in budget discussions.”

I want to thank the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Smith). We came into Congress at the same time, and it is great we can work on this bill together. It is a commonsense bill. Again, in Iowa, we have over 80 critical access hospitals. The…

``. . . nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without…

I am disheartened by what Congress is doing here today. My number one goal has always been to ensure Iowans have access to quality, affordable care. This legislation does not do that. It implements an age tax, raising costs on older…

I thank my friend from Arizona. Mr. Speaker, I wasn't going to speak tonight; but after listening to so many folks, I decided to say just a few words. I do want to leave most of the time left for my friend, Mr. Murphy of Pennsylvania, who…