Mr. Speaker, I think the bottom line is that the Energy Policy Act of 2005 authorized an additional $400 million annually for inspection, prevention and cleanup of our water supply; and without passage of this legislation, none of that…

Elections are about a choice between two individuals. And the people in the Second District don't really know my opponent very well yet, and they will. And I think that they'll send me back to keep doing my job.

not a day goes by that I am not amazed by the waste of tax dollars by Federal agencies. Sometimes the waste is a result of bad management. Sometimes it is the result of willful violation of established policies, but it is always…

I thank Chairman Wolf for his support and for his hard work on this appropriations bill, and in an effort to not talk myself out of a sale, I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIRMAN. The question is on the amendment offered by the…

in 1998, the Department of Defense had a very good idea. They had the idea that they should consolidate the literally millions of trips DOD personnel made every year on an electronic-based travel management system that would result in…

today we debate an issue whose importance reaches farther than the citizens that live within the boundaries of our individual congressional districts--it touches citizens all over the world. Frankly, it is easy for us in this legislative…

you know, we can talk about a lot of things in a budget debate; but there are only a couple of things we know for sure. One is that we are on an unsustainable fiscal path and we have $46 trillion in unfunded liabilities. And by 2040, we…

well, the gentleman brings up a great point. The gentleman asked the question earlier, what kind of country do we want, what kind of America do we want? I think we also have to ask the question, what kind of government do we want? When we…

in light of Women's History Month, today I rise in honor of Laverne Dunlap. Laverne Dunlap retired earlier this month after 35 years of service with the Michigan City, Indiana, Police Department. Her story is much more than just a story…

it is because of today's outdated pension rules, workers, retirees and taxpayers all stand to lose unless we act now to reform our pension system. Under current law, employers have been allowed to underestimate their future pension…

imagine if we could bring a piece of legislation to the floor of this House that would, over the next 30- month period of time, result in benefits that every American could share in. Things like increasing business investments by 25…

frankly, I had not planned on coming to join you tonight, but I was inspired by the comments from our colleagues. I heard an example of kind of the issues that we are talking about today from one of our other colleagues, because I think it…

As we have heard, Mr. Speaker, last week our country did receive more good economic news. The jobless rate fell to 5 percent in June, the lowest rate since September of 2001. Economic growth has continued to average a strong and steady 4…

every day families and businesses across America have to make tough decisions. They have to live within a budget and eliminate wasteful spending. The Federal Government should act no differently. So I have joined my colleagues in…

a few short months ago, millions of Iraqis risked their lives by simply casting a vote. This week, the bravery demonstrated on that historic January day came to fruition as the country's first freely elected government in over half a…

Social Security was created in 1935, and over the decades has become a vital resource to millions of Americans. But demographic realities have changed over the past 70 years. Now fewer workers, more retirees, and longer life spans will…

Well, Mr. Speaker, that is a very good question, and there has been a lot of discussion about what is the trust fund. Does it have money in it? Does its have IOUs in it? Really, what does it have? And that question was presented to David…

the memories are obviously wonderful and rewarding. And as the gentleman recalls, we got to Camp Phoenix about midday and went to the mess hall where there were several soldiers in there enjoying lunch. It was a delicious lunch, as I…

the recent assassination of the former Lebanese Prime Minister reminds us once again how fragile life can be in this part of the world. That is why we must remain resolute in our mission to support efforts in the Middle East that promote…

I was pleased to find out that it was a moderate facility. The thing I was probably most encouraged to learn from the Pakistan government about education in madrassas is that the Pakistan government's strategy is to build secular schools…

I have always argued that the United States has been the greatest force for good in the history of the world. And we talk about the Greatest Generation, and we generally refer to those who served in World War II as that generation; and I…

I have to say I am thrilled to be here tonight. Ever since Election Day, I have been very anxious to get back here to Washington and join my colleagues, in fact, the growing Republican majority. For the first time ever, the Republicans…

I find it interesting how night after night during this period of the evening we call Special Orders that my friends on the other side of the aisle come down and talk about allegations of scandals, of things like contracts with companies…

Mr. Chairman, let me just conclude by saying as I started out that this amendment is straightforward, and it is about simplicity and honesty. I think we owe the American people a simplified budget that they can understand, and by reducing…