RUSS CARNAHAN: “I believe our approach should be one of engagement but also pushing for reforms in many of these areas.”

Yesterday, a Republican Representative from my State actually told the truth about the 31st attempt to repeal the new health care law. He told a St. Louis newspaper that today's vote is just because ``we want to get people on the record.''…

Thank you, Connie, and thank you for your leadership of the association. I also want to thank the staff of the Former Members that really back up and make these programs work for all those who participate. Just on a personal note, I want…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. My amendment integrates duplicative functions related to overseas contingency operation planning, management, and oversight into the U.S. Office for Contingency Operations--responding to a litany of concerns that…

I oppose the Republicans' attempt to repeal the new health care law. When people in St. Louis go to work, they want fair pay for a day's work. When they buy dinner on the way home, they expect to pay a fair price. They don't expect to get…