one of my constituents, Miss Elizabeth Hines, stated very clearly my position on this issue when she wrote a letter to me saying, ``As a registered nurse, I urge you to persuade your colleagues on the conference committee to move ahead and…

I was just thrilled to listen to him give that history, that great and glorious history of which he was such an integral part and provided so much of the leadership for. I could not help but smile, both internally and externally, thinking…

Well, we have had some great role models. My father is 87 years old, and we just moved him to Chicago from Arkansas, where he was living alone. And we were chatting the other day, and he said to me that in spite of how far we have come, we…

I would be remiss if I did not thank my colleagues who have sponsored honesty in sweepstakes legislation in the House.

The issue of consumer protection, whether it relates to telemarketing fraud or sweepstakes deception is finally receiving the attention it deserves.

I am proud to have played a part in the House consideration and markup of the Honesty in Sweepstakes Act of 1999.

I have long supported increased funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

I rise to recognize the tremendous work performed by a group of dedicated and tireless professionals: the members of the American Society of Nephrology (ASN).

Research has found that the progression of the disease can be slowed if diagnosed and managed early.

It is estimated that 12.5 million Americans have lost at least 50% of their normal kidney function.

I urge all my colleagues to read through this seminal report and to share copies with their constituents.

In 1997, approximately 361,000 Americans suffered from ESRD and required life-saving dialysis or kidney transplants.

There is no cure for kidney disease. But there is room for hope.

The direct economic cost of health care for kidney failure, stemming largely from the Federal Government, is more than $15 billion per year.

Health care, as all of us would agree, is one of the essential elements of a great society, and unless people have access, have the ability, unless people have the assurances of knowing that they can find the care that they need in times…

let me just thank the gentlewoman and commend the gentlewoman again for the tremendous advocacy that she displays consistently on the part of rural America, and especially as she crusades right now to try and find relief for that part of…

I once again would commend the chairman and ranking member of this committee for the manner in which they have been able to bring this bill before us. This amendment seeks to make sure that Congress has the necessary information regarding…

this amendment seeks to recognize the unique diversity of our Nation and take full advantage of minority institutions in clinical practice and technology innovation. This amendment simply urges the director to consider utilizing minority…

I too agree with the chairman that space exploration is important, but so is it important that people in our communities have affordable places to live, to work, to grow and develop so that they too can help explore space.

the budgeting process has become convoluted. It has even gotten a little bit dirty. But this amendment reminds me of the instance where one throws the baby out with the bath water. The baby is the census in this case. While we need to…

I am opposed to corporate welfare. I am opposed to giving away taxpayers' money. I am even opposed to fattening fat cats. But I am not opposed to stimulating business growth and development in sub-Saharan Africa, the poorest region of the…

I rise in support of the Payne amendment. Mr. Chairman, the UN World Food Program (WFP) last Tuesday expressed fears of a ``worsening humanitarian crisis'' in southern Sudan, resulting from the inability to transport food to those who need…

Notwithstanding all of his professional accomplishments, Judge was most known for his involvement in public activity and his willingness to reach out and help others.

He lived among and worked with people in low-income communities which at one time was characterized by the Chicago Tribune as home for the permanent underclass.

Judge had a strong work ethic and worked two and sometimes three jobs for practically all of his adult life.