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I am glad to be here in the House tonight and be joined by some of our colleagues in the freshman Democratic class that was elected in 2004. I believe my colleague, Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz from Florida, is going to stay on…
It certainly is. And we have all had the stark awakening as we fill our tanks each week. I am reminded, as you were talking about President Bush, in his State of the Union Address in this very Chamber, he told the Nation that our country…
We have also been joined by our colleague, Congresswoman Schwartz from Pennsylvania. And welcome. It is great for you to be with us tonight.
Republican policies continue in this Congress to favor the wealthy over middle-income Americans and without regard to the budget deficit that is expected this year to reach $370 billion. In the Senate late last year, they had the good…
despite rising college tuition costs and rigid standards of the so-called No Child Left Behind Act, the Republican budget makes the largest cuts to education in 10 years. It cuts $15 billion from education that was promised: 3.7 million…
since the new Medicare prescription drug plan took effect at the beginning of this year, Members of this body have heard from thousands of frustrated seniors struggling with the confusing and poorly written plan. Now they are dealt a new…
the Bush administration's deal with the United Arab Emirates showed the American people again that securing our ports is not their priority. The bipartisan and unanimous 9/11 Commission report clearly showed the need for increased security…
as this body prepares to adjourn for the year, we have an opportunity to look back at what the people's House has done for the American people. The answer, when it comes to addressing skyrocketing energy prices, is not much, especially for…
I have got to jump in here. The point that I think we all saw in the aftermath of the hurricanes was the incredible spirit of the American people rising to the occasion when their government, the people in charge of our government now…
Exactly. They are saying we have to really start to win the battle of young minds to get them into science and math education so that we can compete and innovate in this new global economy. This just takes us backwards. The statistics are…
parents and students should take note: College may soon get a lot more expensive if House Republicans get their way. This week, they plan to bring a budget reconciliation bill to the floor that cuts $14 billion in Federal student aid, the…
I would really appreciate my colleagues trying to get that information out. Again, I think it is important as this debate proceeds over the next few days and weeks ahead, some believe a vote could come as early as Thursday, that people…
In Missouri they have a saying that the cow is already out of the barn, I say to my colleagues, and that certainly applies to this situation here.
Right. This Republican leadership is so out of touch with the American people. When we all go home and talk to our constituents, we get an earful. They want to see people connected with the people back home, and that is our job, especially…
I have to jump in on that point and talk about the tale of two different numbers here. We mentioned earlier the number of $14 billion that was being cut, proposed to be cut out of the student loan program where over $14 billion has been…
We even heard in the Committee on Science, on which I serve, many leading CEOs from around the country came to testify before our committee talking about the need for innovation if we are going to be able to compete in this new global…
And I have just been handed a copy so I can read along as well. But as we mentioned, already, even before these cuts, the average student has $17,500 in debt. Over the last 5 years, as if the debt were not bad enough, tuition is up 57…
today in St. Louis people gather on the banks of the mighty Mississippi to commemorate the 40th anniversary of completing the Gateway Arch. It is our Nation's tallest monument at 630 feet, and St. Louis' greatest attraction with 3.5…
Americans were shocked by our government's response to Hurricane Katrina. They watched as days passed before the people of New Orleans were rescued from rooftops and attics or before those at the Superdome actually received food and water…
I rise today in support of Amtrak. I support the Brown-Menendez-Rahall Amendment, which we are debating now, and I also strongly support the amendment offered by Mr. LaTourette and Mr. Oberstar, which the House considered earlier. Trains…
the ethics process in this House is broken. I believe the first duty of all House Members is to set and follow the highest ethical standards, not just toe the party line for either party. The complete breakdown of the long-established…
my remarks today are to pay tribute to the life of a valued public servant and mentor, the Honorable Joseph P. Roddy of St. Louis, Missouri. Joe Roddy was associated with Presidents, Congressmen, governors and mayors for decades. He lived…
I have received in my office alone over 1,000 letters from people concerned about these privatization schemes that have been talked about in Washington. We talked about what it has meant to our country, to their families. We also talked…
At this time I recognize sadly that two great towers of strength will be missed in this Chamber. My friend and colleague, Max Cleland, from his wheelchair stands taller than most men ever will. The Senate will be greatly diminished by his…
today I am reminded that 2 years ago when I came to the Senate, it was with a heavy heart. Life had not turned out the way it was supposed to. My husband, not I, was supposed to have been sworn in to the Senate, and I was to be seated in…
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