David Thomas: “reclaiming my time, if it does not make any difference, why not call it by its proper name, Shays/Meehan?”

very briefly, no one would argue there are activities which are inherently governmental and should be performed by the Government. However, the Government should not engage in activities which are already offered in the private sector. I…

on behalf of Mr. Costa, Mr. Nunes and myself, I would like to advise the House that this past week an individual passed away, a former Member of the House of Representatives. Some of you didn't have the privilege of knowing him in person…

I yield myself briefly. Gee, I know you work for the minimum wage, and I know you want a higher minimum wage, but the way the offer was packaged was such that I had to vote ``no.'' So don't blame me that you didn't get an increase in the…

it is now my pleasure to provide 3 minutes in support of H.R. 5638, the compromise that is endorsed by the National Association of Home Builders, the National Association of Realtors, the United States Chamber of Commerce, the majority…