I would like to commend Mr. Lipinski for his leadership concerning transportation issues in Illinois and especially the issue of O'Hare Expansion and today I stand in firm support of H.R. 3479. Chicago has a vast and growing transportation…

I rise to pay tribute to a fallen leadership in the disability and human rights community. Justin Dart, Jr., recognized by many as the father of the Americans with Disabilities Act, died this past Saturday, June 22. Mr. Dart was known by…

Of course, St. Louis has always been a tremendous town for athletics. I spent 2 years as a young person living in St. Louis, and I learned all of these penalties that he mentioned. I must confess I was a great Red Schoendienst and Harry…

I rise in support of H.R. 3034, legislation naming the Post Office after the legendary Frank Sinatra. H.R. 3034, which was introduced by the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Menendez) on October 4, 2001, has met the committee policy and…

I would commend again the chairman and ranking member of the Committee on Small Business for the introduction of this resolution and certainly extend heartfelt appreciation to the family roofers who came together as small businesses to…

I rise today in recognition, first of all, of Home Ownership Month and appreciate the opportunity to talk about an issue that is important to me and all of my constituents and to all Americans, especially those who share the dream of…

Well, it was actually under the gentlewoman's leadership in terms of the experiences people have which give them special insight into problems, situations, and circumstances. Then, if they can bring those to a place like the Congress and…

I rise to join with all of my colleagues and all of the people across America who support a real prescription drug program for seniors. I understand the concerns that some express for the need to reform Medicare, and I agree. But I believe…

the House Democratic prescription drug proposal is a real one. It provides a solid $25-a-month premium cost, a $100-a-year deductible, coinsurance. Beneficiaries pay 20 percent, Medicare pays 80 percent, an out-of-pocket limit of $2,000…

I simply want to add my voice to that of the gentleman and the gentlewoman in terms of raising the issue, as well as bringing to our attention the importance of fatherhood, especially as we approach Father's Day. It just happens that in my…

Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3738, which names the U.S. Post Office located in Philadelphia after Herbert Arlene was introduced by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Brady) on February 13, 2002. Herbert Arlene was Pennsylvania's first African…

Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3739, which designates a U.S. Post Office located in Philadelphia after Reverend Leon Sullivan was introduced by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Brady) on February 13, 2002. The Reverend Leon Sullivan, a prominent…

Antonio Meucci was born in Florence, Italy in 1808. He was fond of chemistry and at the age of 17 conceived an improved powerful propeller to be used in fireworks, so powerful that his little rockets lost control, caused damage to…

on yesterday I attended an event in Chicago, Illinois, that the Near North Health Corporation used to kick off Men's Health Week; and it was a very interesting event, because there were a number of high-profile men who spoke of their…

for the past 39 years, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation calling for the celebration of Small Business Week. I rise to draw attention to that designation and to that celebration. This celebration honors the…

I share comments with all who have spoken for the need of health education and awareness. However, I do not agree that piecemeal in health care will ever get us to the point that we have the coverage that is necessary. Yes, we need a…

as we are moving rapidly towards reauthorization of TANF and as we continue to talk about welfare reform, and we continue to try and figure out what that really means, what is it that we are talking about? What is it that we are attempting…

as we move towards the reauthorization of TANF, and as we look at the whole question, the whole issue of welfare reform, I think there are some principles and concepts and realities and truisms that we need to deal with. First of all, we…

for those who think welfare reform is working well because caseloads have decreased, I ask them to come with me through low-income neighborhoods across the country. Walk into the many ghettos and barrios in distressed areas and tell those…

We are the guardians of our Nation's borders, America's front line. We serve and protect the American public with integrity, innovation, and pride. We enforce the laws of the United States, safeguard the revenue, and foster lawful…

People often wonder why it is that you are naming Federal buildings and why you are naming post offices and how important is this. Well, it is important because people who have made America, who have made America strong, ought to in fact…

I rise today to urge Congress to pass legislation that will guarantee equal pay for equal work for women. Equal pay for equal work should not even be a question in the year 2002. Yet women earn only 73 percent of wages earned by men for…

as we approach April 15, the deadline for filing income tax, I have introduced a bill, H.R. 3742, legislation to expand the earned income tax credit for childless workers. This bill would significantly strengthen the credit's ability to…

I want to congratulate three outstanding high schools in my district for having won championships: Westinghouse, State of Illinois Boys' Championship; Providence St. Mel, Elite 8 Illinois high school regional champions. And I might add…

This resolution, which recognizes the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and commends the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, NECO, encourages diversity and tolerance in American life. The mission of the NECO is to preserve ethnic…