Cass Ballenger: “Well, the truth of the matter is you know as well as I do that if you add this additional labor cost--I mean suppose the…”

To most Americans coffee is nothing more than a morning pick-me-up, a drink over which to socialize, or an excuse to reacquaint ourselves with old friends or even to make new ones. But to Latin America, our neighbors down there, coffee is…

Mr. Chairman, in the past we were upset by the actions of the NEA, but that has changed completely to a very positive program, and with congressional oversight. Last year, the Congressional Arts Caucus sponsored an amendment to increase…

I have continually criticized the Norwood-Dingell-Ganske bill because of the liability language which threatens the employer-based system of health care. The Norwood amendment excludes employers from being held liable for selecting a…

not since Congress first passed legislation to help children with disabilities to receive a free and appropriate public education has a bill done so much for disabled students, parents, and their teachers. That is why I am proud to support…