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a recent executive order paves the way for privatization of our air traffic control system. The order states that air traffic control is no longer an inherently governmental function. Air traffic controllers play a significant role in our…
I think it is equally important to the people in Wendover and West Wendover as we are improving their economy to also be discussing the very serious situation of a prescription medication benefit in Medicare.
while it makes no sense that Wendover and West Wendover should be separated, it also makes no sense in this country not to provide a prescription medication benefit within Medicare.
I have to say that I was appalled when one of the speakers said that if we passed this resolution, Nevada will be able to continue its nuclear legacy. Nuclear legacy? Nevada does not have a nuclear legacy. Let me tell you what transpired…
I find it very ironic that this Congress is willing to put nuclear waste in a hole in the Nevada desert for 10,000 years, yet we are talking about a 5-year unfunded mandate. It is bad enough that we are set to vote on a resolution that…
Congress will soon vote on whether to send nuclear waste to a scientifically unsound and leaky repository at Yucca Mountain, Nevada. The Department of Energy has tried to hide how they plan to ship at least 77,000 tons of toxic nuclear…
in the near future, the House will vote on House Joint Resolution 87 to determine if we are going to ship deadly, high-level nuclear waste through America's cities and towns, through our neighborhoods, and past our schools, hospitals and…
I am going to join my colleague from Nevada in praising Assemblyman Joe Dini. This is an extraordinary man. We know him very, very well. I am very proud to stand here and speak on his behalf. Assemblyman Dini, as we have heard, was born in…
I believe, Madam Speaker, that one person can make a difference; and I believe that all of us serving in Congress, united, speaking with one voice, will make a significant difference to the people of Afghanistan. If we sit back and do…
I strongly support this airline security compromise... Aviation security is national security. With the passage of this bill, we enhance our national security and protect all Americans.
Aviation security is national security, and our government has the ultimate responsibility to ensure our national security. Last week, at the very time when we were debating this bill on the floor, the FAA closed one of the terminals at…
I rise to offer my strongest support for this resolution authorizing the President to use all necessary and appropriate force against those responsible for the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001. Today I stand in solidarity with my…
Yesterday, a heinous and cowardly act was perpetrated against this great Nation. My heart and the hearts of my constituents go out to the families of the victims. No American family, no family on Earth should suffer the loss of a loved and…
Mr. Chairman, two nights ago this House passed legislation that would prohibit dangerous trucks coming to this country from Mexico. Certainly trucks containing nuclear waste going through our neighborhoods is more serious than dangerous…
every day our headlines read about how Vice President Cheney thinks nuclear power is the answer to our Nation's energy woes. I hope my colleagues and this administration heed my warning, that unless we stop the Yucca Mountain plan, at…
I came here today to vote for an across-the-board tax cut, but the tax cut that I support must be fair, it must be responsible, and it must ensure that this country pays down its national debt. Sadly, this tax bill does none of these…
last week I appeared before the Committee on Rules to focus attention on one section of H.R. 853 that threatens to undermine the American public's confidence in Medicare. I am referring to provisions in title IV that require authorizing…
Yesterday we celebrated National Teachers Day and paid tribute to some of our Nation's most important citizens, our teachers. Today, I rise to discuss school construction, an issue which is very important to the teachers in my district. In…
Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1279 is a bill to designate the Federal building in Clarksdale, Mississippi, as the Aaron Henry Federal Building and United States Courthouse. Dr. Aaron Henry was a civil rights pioneer, a thoughtful mentor, scholar, and…
Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2412 is a bill to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse in Fort Wayne, Indiana, as the ``E. Ross Adair Federal Building and United States Courthouse.'' Congressman E. Ross Adair served his country…
the intense debate today makes it clear that the House should not act on this flawed legislation, but should further consider it in committee. A great many amendments have been drafted by Members of the House who agree that S. 1287 is a…
in 1983, President Reagan signed into law the Nuclear Waste Policy Act. The new law began with a reasonable scientific approach. The country would search all over the Nation looking for geological formations which were capable of burying…
I rise in support of H.R. 1695. I particularly wish to thank the gentleman from California (Mr. George Miller) for his help with this issue; the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Oberstar), who was instrumental in making sure that this, in…
Amendment No. 2 offered by Ms. Berkley: Page 36, after line 9, insert the following new section: SEC. 18. NUCLEAR WASTE TRANSMUTATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of…
I rise today in support of meaningful campaign finance reform and passage of the Shays-Meehan campaign finance reform bill. This Congress must act to restore public confidence and participation in our electoral system. Today the House…
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