Jon L. Christensen

the issue of human cloning is one that understandably causes grave concern and often heated opposition. But we in our position as leaders have the responsibility not only to ensure that this developing and promising technology that can…

As amazing as it is, the words of the distinguished African American scholar, Dr. W.E.B. Dubois, resound as loudly today as they did when he first wrote them more than 100 years ago. How appropriate and on target are his words as he…

although I have many problems with this bill, including the limited extension of unemployment, as well as the lack of relief for all providers of Medicare, I rise to support the rule and the underlying bill because this short extension is…

in a recent column, Washington Post columnist EJ Dionne opened with a statement: ``Perhaps the White House and Congress might just take a little time away from war planning to consider what the economic downturn has been doing to poor…

I rise to join our other colleagues to pay tribute to Patsy Mink's outstanding legacy which spanned more than 24 years. Though small in stature, as many of us have made reference to, the death of our dear friend, colleague, and leader on…

while H.R. 4141 has been explained by the majority, the legislation raises a number of concerns. Land exchanges in Las Vegas have been an ongoing problem. In fact, these land exchanges have been such a problem that in 1998 Congress enacted…

Mr. Speaker the purpose of H.R. 4944 has been explained by the majority and our colleague on the other side. This legislation is a result of a National Park Service study that worked with the local community on developing joint efforts to…

I rise in support of S. 1240 as well, and urge Members to support its passage. This bill includes my bill, H.R. 5097, to expand the boundaries of the Salt River National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve located on St. Croix, Virgin…

I rise to speak on H. Res. 525, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should pass a welfare bill before September 30th. The Welfare Reform bill is among the most significant and important pieces of legislation…

in good conscience, I rise in support of H.R. 1784. The Women's Health Office Act of 2002 amends the Public Health Service Act to establish within the Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) an Office on Women's Health…

we on this side have no objection to this legislation that would authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire Garrett Island for its future inclusion as part of the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Maryland. Certainly the…

H. Con. Res. 395 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the constitution of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Mindful of the spirited debate over Puerto Rico's political status, the resolution was crafted to be nonpartisan and status neutral…

I too recently had the privilege of attending the 14th International AIDS Conference in Barcelona, Spain. I want to thank the House leadership for making it possible for me to join the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lee). AIDS experts…

left to the Republican sham prescription drug bill, our parents, including individuals with disabilities, will find themselves at the mercy of private HMOs having to search for a plan. America's seniors want guaranteed access to the…

the overall purpose of the bill before the House is to resolve a long-standing error that included a concession known as Walter's Camp as part of the original land withdrawal which established the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. In the…

I rise in support of H.R. 3971; and I want to commend the sponsors of this legislation, the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Hastings), the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Nethercutt), the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Dunn), but also on…

H.R. 3786 would authorize the exchange of land within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area for a private parcel adjacent to the park. A land exchange issue is very complex, and I want to take this opportunity to commend my colleague…

Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1925, introduced by my good friend and colleague, the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Edwards), directs the Secretary of the Interior to study the suitability and feasibility of designating the Waco Mammoth Site in Waco, Texas…

I rise in support of H.R. 4044, legislation that would authorize financial assistance to the States of Maryland and Louisiana to support efforts to eradicate nutria and restore marshland ecosystems. There is little doubt that nutria, a…

the bill that is before the House today is considerably different than the legislation introduced last year. It reflects the hard work of my colleague the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Souder) and the careful consideration of the Committee…

The HMOs are not going to provide that type of benefit. They have pretty much said that. So as the gentleman has pointed out and others have pointed out, to provide it as sort of a program that has to be accessible, like access to HMOs…

Just take hypertension and diabetes. This is something that affects all Americans, but it affects African Americans more so because we have more difficulty accessing care and medication. If we just take hypertension or diabetes, either…

I think it is common sense. I do not think we really have to provide specific numbers. I guess someone could probably do that for us, but it is just common sense, with years of dialysis and many hospitalizations in between, because…

I think our seniors are probably the most qualified to speak, and they have been speaking very loudly about this issue. The vouchers that Republicans are proposing for education will not help our children any more than vouchers for…

Approximately 42 million people in this country are without health insurance. Those with no coverage are more likely to be young adults, poor, Hispanic, African American, rural or small business employees. As chairperson of the…