I join my colleagues today in recognizing the 75th anniversary of Social Security. Social Security has provided basic economic security for generations of Americans. A woman from Tewksbury, Massachusetts, a city that I represent, recently…

2.5 million Americans have lost their unemployment benefits--more than 33,000 of them in my home State of Massachusetts. I have heard from many of these struggling families. From Chelmsford: ``My UI benefits have just run out. A UI check…

I rise in support of the Fiscal Year 2011 National Defense Authorization Act and the accompanying manager's amendment. This bipartisan legislation supports the ongoing efforts of our Armed Forces to keep our country safe, to maintain our…

I rise today in support of the IMPROVE Acquisition Act of 2010. I applaud the efforts of my colleagues on the House Armed Services Committee and believe we have made a real step forward in improving the acquisition process, a process beset…

Last week I met with a small business owner from Concord, Massachusetts, who showed me several months of his credit card statements. Due to a 1-day late payment after years of on-time payments, his credit card company increased his…

I rise today because our health care status quo simply does not work for older women and must be changed. The rising cost of health care and the lack of access to essential medical services is a problem for millions of Americans throughout…

Some of the most egregious insurance industry practices in our health care system disproportionately harm women, and this needs to change. Under the current system, women pay more and get less and often are denied care. If a woman is of a…

As an original cosponsor of this resolution, and a member of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, I rise today in order to voice my heartfelt congratulations to the people of Greece on the 189th anniversary of their independence…

Americans have long demanded reliable consumer protections for goods and services. Much as snake oil cures, flammable children's sleepwear, and lead toys were once commonly found in the marketplace, predatory lending, hidden fees, and…