We have a letter here from the Governor of the State of Illinois, Governor Jim Edgar who is a Republican governor and form the leadership in the Republican governor and from the leadership in the Republican governor and from the leadership…

I grew up in the coal mines of southern Illinois, and I have been a strong supporter of legislative efforts to revise the Black Lung Benefits Act since my arrival in Congress in 1989. And I rise again today to express my support for…

I want to thank my Illinois colleague, Chairman Rostenkowski, and the members of the committee who have worked to bring this bill to the floor. While there are a number of important changes being made in the administration of Social…

I rise in strong support of H.R. 2442, the Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 1994. The Economic Development Administration is actively involved in water, sewer and road projects in a number of locations across my district…

I rise in opposition to H.R. 4296, the Assault Weapons Ban Act. After intensive study of this bill, the Constitution, the Federalist Papers and a wide range of research materials dealing with the second amendment, I have come to believe…

I rise in strong support of House Joint Resolution 103 as proposed by my colleagues, Congressman Stenholm and Smith. I am pleased to be a cosponsor of the balanced budget amendment which carries the names and support of so many of our fine…