Phil Hare: “I commend the Chairman for holding this hearing and the Committee effort to ensure greater transparency and…”

In closing, I have had the opportunity I think twice now to be able to manage bills on the floor of the House. I want to say that today is a very proud day for me. These are four great, great men; heroes they are, one and all. I am…

We also must commit to making this process transparent and accountable--no longer will we allow American taxpayers to subsidize spa retreats, private jets, Superbowl parties, and $14,000 trash cans.

Currently we are facing the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.

I just want to briefly close by saying something about my own father. As the gentleman from Tennessee was talking about his dad, I have three sisters, and I can remember my dad having to work three jobs to make ends meet for our family. I…