Rick Lazio

I want to say to this House that we have the opportunity here to do what I think America wants to see us do, to come together and to find solutions to difficult problems. They call it the American dream, this idea of homeownership, that…

I am a strong advocate of increasing the proportionate share of dollars that go to housing and the Community Development Block Grant program, because the flexibility of the program is a very important part of housing. So I would say I am…

I truly appreciate the gentleman's efforts to provide protection to consumers and provide the best possible options for homeowners for energy efficiency certification. The concern that I have... is about whether or not we mandate or limit…

That is what is stricken in this amendment. There is another part of the bill which is not affected by this amendment which speaks to homes that are foreclosed homes, HUD-held homes that might well be in distressed areas that would permit…

I thank the gentlemen for both of their comments, but I would not want the House to be left with the impression that somehow it is the House that conducts diplomatic efforts; it is the House that is involved in negotiating with oil…

over the last year, the prices per gallon increased from about $10 per barrel to over $30 per barrel before there was any decisive, even comment or any action by the administration. Now we are beginning to see some of the supply…

What is at stake here is really the future of the Community Development Block Grant. The CDBG is not a revenue sharing measure; it is a measure that is supposed to be addressed to moderately low-income people. It is meant to build housing…

These tax provisions that represent, let us put this in perspective, about 1 percent of the non-Social Security surplus that we will generate, about one penny out of every dollar. This Small Business Tax fairness Act that is under debate…

I rise today to help celebrate His Eminence John Cardinal O'Connor. For all of his accomplishments as a priest, a chaplain, and a humanitarian, there can be no way to fully honor him. The Congressional Medal of Honor--the highest honor…

The HCFA proposal could harm seniors.

My bill would ensure that these ER services are available to seniors.

My legislation, the Medicare Hospital Outpatient Payment Equality (HOPE) Act, addresses the Health Care Financing Administration's (HCFA) proposal to implement the Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment System (PPS).

This legislation is endorsed by the American Hospital Association and several State hospital associations including the Healthcare Association of New York State.

We must address the inadequacies in the Medicare outpatient payment system by restoring funds to all hospitals so they can take care of our seniors.

The President's budget, as we all know, would have resulted in dramatic reductions in health care services for many parts of the country. I have met with constituents in many different areas of New York State who rely on this for their…

Today, I join Congresswoman Roukema and Congressman Inslee in introducing, The Electronic Disclosures Delivery Act of 1999.

Let me note as well that we are confident and the Speaker is confident that we will have several appropriations bills available to the House for a vote before Memorial Day break. That is well in front of schedule, and it is something I…

One of the most important accomplishments of which America can be justly proud is its victory in the Cold War, a 50-year struggle during which literally 500 million people were liberated from control of the Soviets. Our ideals, our…

I bear no animus for Bill Clinton. I have no grudge against him. Nor would I consider removing a President from office because of partisan differences. For one thing, the President has on many occasions adopted Republican positions, and on…

I think that nearly all that could be said has been. Across party lines we stand shoulder to shoulder with the principles and the values that brought us here. This should be neither personal nor a partisan decision. Its difficulty lies in…

in yesterday's New York Times, an editorial was published which was entitled ``A Win-Win On Housing.'' It was really written about the public housing bill that had been passed by the House and the Senate and was on its way to the President…

I want to begin with a few ``thank yous'' of my own. First of all, I would like to thank the gentleman from California (Mr. Lewis), and the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Stokes) for their assistance and for their leadership in helping to bring…

I would just like to offer my support for this bill as well from somebody who represents an area that has transitioned from a particularly defense-laden economy to one that has a much more diversified economy. It is now struggling to…

Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor my pal and colleague, the gentleman from Ohio, Mr. Rob Portman. He is one of the most accomplished people in this Congress. He stood up for America's taxpayers and was the driving force behind the landmark IRS…

I rise today, in ardent support of the National Endowment for the Arts. I commend my colleague, Nancy Johnson, for her perseverance on this issue and thank Chairman Regula for bringing to the floor a fine Interior Appropriations bill…