John Hall: “regarding H.R. 4986, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008, I am disappointed that changes have been made from…”

I wish I could say I was surprised, but unfortunately it represents the same missed opportunities and misplaced priorities that have highlighted this administration. First of all, I would have to say for a President and an administration…

we are in a housing crisis in the United States, yet the Bush administration seems determined to ignore it. Losing your home has a deep economic and emotional impact that can last for years. When the mortgage crisis broadens as wide as it…

Thank you, my colleagues. This is an important step we took today. Simply put, our success in ending our addiction to foreign oil and fossil fuels is going to determine whether or not America will continue to grow and prosper in the 21st…

times are rough right now. Signs of economic turmoil are multiplying, and we seem to be headed for, or already are in, a recession. Last week stock markets around the world dropped precipitously, and only an emergency rate change by the…