At this time, I would like to engage in a colloquy with the chairman of the Armed Services Committee. Mr. McKEON. I am happy to oblige.

The original Violence Against Women Act was championed by then-Senator Joe Biden, who understood that all women must be protected from domestic abuse and violence. He understood that many women are afraid to come forward to report abuse…

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 have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division A of the bill, add the following: TITLE XVII--CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS OVERSIGHT AND…

I thank the chairman for that commitment. I now ask unanimous consent to withdraw my amendment from further consideration, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the amendment is withdrawn. There was…

Today is Peace Officers Memorial Day. Throughout the Nation, and in my home State of Missouri, flags fly at half staff at all our State buildings in honor of the members of our police forces who have reached the ends of their watch…

Yesterday was President Harry S. Truman's birthday. One of his quotes is particularly appropriate today. He said: The purpose of our society is to enable the individual to attain the highest achievement of which he is capable. The highest…

When I entered public service, I promised I would never forget those Americans who built this Nation. They educated my generation, passing on a better, stronger country than they inherited. Nearly 50 years ago, Congress passed Medicare…

Today I rise to honor the start of Women's History Month, which starts tomorrow. This month gives us all the opportunity to recognize the important and glass ceiling-shattering work women across our country and around the world have done…

A few weeks ago, I proposed a simple challenge to my constituents back home in St. Louis. I said: Tell me your ideas for creating more jobs and economic opportunity in 2012, and I'll compile them and not only take them back to Washington…

On March 1, Medicare physician payments will be slashed by 27 percent, badly impacting seniors' access to health care. We must act now to make sure that doesn't happen. A few months ago, I had the opportunity to speak to World War II…

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following new sections: SEC. 22. CONSIDERATION OF LIFE-CYCLE COST REQUIRED…