Brad Ellsworth: “The Waxman-Markey legislation does nothing to lay out how America's farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners can…”

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…

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…

While it is an ambitious attempt to remake our energy economy, the bill's costs would fall most heavily on the Midwest.

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…