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I rise today in strong support of this critically important defense acquisition reform legislation. Last year, Mr. Chair, Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate came together to pass bipartisan major weapons system acquisition…
The Waxman-Markey legislation does nothing to lay out how America's farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners can contribute to reducing our carbon emissions.
America faces serious consequences if we continue to rely on foreign energy sources that contribute to rising global temperatures.
While it is an ambitious attempt to remake our energy economy, the bill's costs would fall most heavily on the Midwest.
People might be wondering if this is a serious problem. We have had estimates from the Congressional Budget Office that if this tax loophole were closed, CBO estimates the Federal Government will save $846 million over 10 years. I would…
I'd like to thank Ms. Zoe Lofgren and Mr. Chabot from Ohio for their support and recommended support for this. And I rise with great pride today to support the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Congressional Badge of Bravery Act. As we all…
my staff and I worked hard with Chairman Miller and his staff to address some important issues with this amendment. My amendment would strike from the bill a requirement that penalizes mine operators who have been assessed penalties and…
I rise today in sadness, but also to honor the life and memory of the gentlewoman from Indiana that passed this week, Congresswoman Julia Carson. Julia will be remembered as a political trailblazer, a tireless advocate and dedicated public…
When I ran for Congress, the good people of the Eighth District of Indiana sent me and gave a message. I heard that message loud and clear, that they wanted me to come, if they would hire me to come and do my part to get the House's fiscal…
I rise today in support of CJ's Home Protection Act. Nearly 2 years ago, a killer F3 tornado struck my district in southwest Indiana. The tornado hit a manufactured housing community after most people had gone to bed on a Saturday night…
I had planned to introduce an amendment and I chose not to do that, and I will explain why. But my amendment would have sought to reduce by $2.6 million the salaries and expense account of the Smithsonian Institute, an account in which…
this amendment seeks to ensure that none of the funds appropriated in this bill may be used to enter into a contract greater than the simplified acquisition threshold unless the prospective contractor certifies in writing to the agency…
I rise today to honor the correctional officers and employees from around the country, and to voice my strong support for this bill. I spent almost 25 years in law enforcement, much of that working in a jail myself. And from my experience…
Less than 2 years ago, a devastating tornado ripped through my community in Evansville, Indiana, and although 25 residents of those two counties lost their lives, our emergency services organizations were applauded for their response to…
I can remember when I was very young, probably in the 10-year-old range, having my eye on a Sting-Ray bicycle at Sears and Roebuck in Evansville, Indiana... I cut grass, and I delivered papers with my brother, and I had odd jobs until I…
The Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2007 provides long overdue tax relief for small businesses and their employees. Small businesses form the backbone of the American economy. They create hundreds of millions of new jobs each year, and…
Mr. Speaker, every day I am inspired by the unwavering will and determination of our fighting men and women who continue to serve with valor in Iraq and Afghanistan. Their commitment to serving our country represents the very best America…
When the 9/11 Commission completed their extensive investigation, they reported an inability of the public safety organizations at the local, State, and Federal levels to establish compatible and adequate communications. According to the…
I am proud to stand today to voice my support for restoring the pay-as-you-go budgeting. Inclusion of the PAYGO provision in the new House rules will undoubtedly force us to make tough decisions, but quite frankly we have no choice. The…
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