Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick: “on rollcall No. 283, I was detained today because of flight delays, and had I been here, I would have voted ``aye.''…”

the Republican higher education bill, the College Access and Opportunity Act, H.R. 609, represents a missed opportunity to make college more affordable, boost America's economic competitiveness, and invest in America's future. At its core…

I first want to commend Speaker Pelosi for her leadership and tenacity, for doing the right thing for America; to Chairman Obey and Chairman Murtha for working together to bring this bill to the floor. In my 30 years of public service…

I think we do ourselves a disservice, with limited funds; $8 billion sounds like a lot, but it is not a lot of money for these United States of America.

Shame on the court. We say it's a sad day. We will regret this day.