Heath Shuler

In 1941, the United States was building up for World War II in dire need of new sources of energy. The Tennessee Valley Authority obtained Federal authority for construction of a hydroelectric dam in Swain County, North Carolina. This…

Oconaluftee Job Corps Center in Cherokee, North Carolina, has served a vital role in providing opportunity and direction to the young people of western North Carolina. This center has operated under the control of the National Parks…

I rise today to sincerely congratulate the Appalachian State University football team for winning the 2006 National Collegiate for the second year in a row, Athletic Association Division I-AA Football championship. December 15, 2006…

this amendment violates the wishes of the residents of Henderson County, their Republican county commissioners, the State of North Carolina, Republican Senators Elizabeth Dole and Richard Burr and the administration. Additionally, this…

this amendment unfairly targets H.R. 1100. The gentleman from Utah did not offer this amendment to two similar Republican bills. Had he required H.R. 1080, Mrs. Cubin's legislation dealing with the Grand Teton National Park, to delay land…

Carl Sandburg was a national treasure who spent 20 years of his life in the mountains of western North Carolina. While he was not a native son, we in North Carolina are certainly proud to claim him as one of our own. His farm is now a…

while my preference is for as much land to be donated or purchased privately, this amendment would tie the hands of the government if it ever decided to step in and protect the Carl Sandburg home's viewshed. Mr. Heller did not offer this…

American small businesses supply goods and services throughout the world. These businesses have led the way in providing innovative solutions to private and public sector challenges. When Federal agencies spend taxpayers' funds, they…

I rise today in support of Peace Officers Memorial Day, honoring Federal, State, and local peace officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. Our law enforcement officers dedicate and risk their lives daily to protect our Nation and…

The Congress-- (1) finds that-- (A) while the steady economic growth and low inflation in the United States has yielded unprecedented prosperity, many children and families in this country have not benefited from this prosperity and…

earlier this week, we entered the fifth year of the war in Iraq. Throughout that this Congress has provided the President with all the resources needed to wage this war. However, this body failed to provide any of the oversight he needed…

I most certainly would. In rural America, they struggle so often. Although it is not binding, it doesn't cost any more; I would certainly like to see this in the amendment.

Mr. Chairman, as water bills continue to rise larger, in the rural communities throughout the country home water bills have increased faster than the rate of inflation. Over 50,000 community water systems serve populations under 10,000. In…

I am proud to stand strong in support of our Nation's small business owners. Small businesses are the backbone of our Nation's economy. Today's legislation will cut taxes and increase opportunities for our small business communities. This…

Mr. Speaker, it has been 10 long years since Congress has raised the minimum wage. This is the longest period between raises in the minimum wage since it was enacted in 1938. The American people have spoken very clearly. It is time to…

the times of reckless and unchecked spending in Congress are over. With my fellow Blue Dogs, we are cutting our Nation's credit card. It is time to have a commonsense budget, just like our families, and just as we do in business, have a…