Paul W. Hodes

In previous difficult economic times in America, the Federal Government has recognized the importance of the creative economy, and supported artists and those who work in the arts.

The artistic community is an essential part of the American workforce that creates jobs, generates revenue, and brings communities together.

Investing in the artistic culture of our nation is critical to preserving the incredible diversity in America and bolstering our creative economy.

I'm afraid that my distinguished colleagues on the other side are laboring under a misapprehension. This amendment is very simple. First, it codifies long-standing policy prohibiting propaganda, domestic propaganda. Second, it calls for an…

Perhaps the gentleman, my colleague, does not understand that this amendment prohibits lying. "Be all you can be" is persuasion. A concerted program of government-directed lies is propaganda. The amendment would simply codify language…

I rise today to celebrate Red Sox Nation. In this House, we often disagree on many issues of national importance, but today we are all part of Red Sox Nation. After trailing Cleveland 3-1 in the American League Championship Series, the Red…

It is interesting that this noncontroversial amendment for a study is opposed. Since 2005, although the program has been authorized, no money has been appropriated. It is an effective, efficient use of resources to embark on a study with…

That's not pork either. It provides $1.1 billion more for needed military housing. Does that sound like pork?

That's not pork. This bill provides $2 billion more for a Strategic Reserve Readiness Fund to meet the troops' readiness needs.

Mr. Ellison, that is called a Siberian express. That is not just a chilling effect. That is ice cubes in your shoes. That puts the fear in the prosecutor. Now, prosecutors are brave people, and these U.S. Attorneys were brave people…

I thank the Speaker for your service today and in this august body, we thank the American people for giving us the privilege to serve the people of this country, to have served in this historic time, to move the 100 hours agenda from a…

In terms of the energy independence, the program we are going to advance as leaders in this Congress is designed to unleash the entrepreneurial spirit of this country. Mr. Speaker, last year the Federal Government only spend $2 billion…