residents of Puerto Rico, despite having a population size equal to or greater than almost half the states, have no representation in the Senate.
That status should be revisited for the treatment and opportunities it provides to the people of Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico's current status remains as unincorporated territory of the United States, subject to the control of Congres...
all peoples are entitled to a form of government that provides for equal voting representation in the making and impleme...
It has been an honor serving with you and I know the House is in good hands with your leadership.
In a Congress that is too often polarized along partisan lines, Congresswoman Tauscher has won friends and respect on bo...
I think she is an absolutely tremendous appointee who I hope will speed through the Senate with all due haste.
I come here with a great deal of conflict. I've been at war with myself whether to come here and vigorously oppose this ...
I therefore am testifying on behalf of her outstanding character, integrity, and ability to take on a demanding and esse...
The Full Service Community Schools Act would fund partnerships between schools and community organizations.
I do want to acknowledge most particularly the efforts of the Majority Leader, Congressman Steny Hoyer, who has played s...