Peter Visclosky

as this Congress considers ways to fix America's health care system, it is easy to get caught up in the political process. Whose plan is up; whose plan is down--all the name-calling and arm-waving that goes with any major piece of…

the American people want health care fixed and real reform is moving forward in Congress. This health care reform contains the basic principles of President Clinton's plan: guaranteed private insurance for all Americans; choice of doctors…

small business is a vital and truly American part of our economy. Small business creates good jobs and provides the opportunity to realize the American Dream. Unfortunately, the skyrocketing cost of health care is threatening small…

As we finish debate on the crime bill we must stay focused on the very serious problems it is intended to correct. The Clinton administration and the Democrats in Congress have produced a balanced crime bill that includes police…

Today, we pause to reflect upon and memorialize the 79th anniversary of the Armenian genocide. Between the years of 1915 and 1923, the Ottoman empire embarked upon a mission to erase from the earth the Armenian race, resulting in the…

today we will consider a crime bill that aims to prevent crime before it happens and keep criminals locked up and off the streets. This balanced approach to making our streets safer is the result of Democratic leadership from the White…

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the rule and commend the Rules Committee for this excellent rule, which has been crafted under the most difficult of circumstances. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank President Clinton for…

2 million jobs have been created during the first 13 months of the Clinton administration. This more than doubles the job creation of the previous 4 years under George Bush. Our economy is back on track. The economy is improving because of…

Mr. Chairman, I want to first of all rise to congratulate the gentleman from Illinois [Mr. Durbin], the gentleman from Utah [Mr. Hansen], and the gentlewoman from Maryland [Mrs. Morella] for their leadership on this issue. I strongly…

last year Congress passed the largest deficit reduction package in history. During the debate on that economic plan, Republican rhetoric did not reflect reality. For example, on February 18 of last year, the gentleman from Texas [Mr…

last year, Congress and President Clinton passed the largest deficit reduction bill in history. The bill reduces the deficit by $496 billion with over $250 billion in spending cuts. This historic, cost-cutting measure was passed without a…

there is a health care crisis in America. Whether it is the lack of coverage, the cost of coverage, or the cost of care, the problem cries out to be addressed. Ask the recently divorced woman in Highland, IN, who is suffering from…