Bill Pascrell: “The mere threat of default and irresponsible discussions of default is what I am talking about right now...”

health is so personal. But it is a good reflection of how we can come together in the Congress of the United States, believe it or not.

They vowed it would put America on stronger footing. Instead, it blew a Grand Canyon of debt.

Thank you, Madam Secretary. Welcome to the neighborhood.

I regrettably missed three roll call votes. Had I been present I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 356 on S. 3249, YEA on Roll Call No. 357 on H.R. 1631, and YEA on Roll Call No. 358 on H.R. 8812. PERSONAL EXPLANATION