I rise today to support raising the minimum wage over a period of 2 years instead of 3 years. The current minimum wage is $5.15 per hour. At this rate, a full-time year-round minimum wage earner in the United States makes approximately…

Americans already pay more for pharmaceuticals; yet prescription drug prices continue to rise that are well beyond the means of millions of Americans. Seniors are often forced to choose between medication, food, and daily living. Should…

He has had a profound effect on Australia, America, and the world.

Ambassador Peacock has helped preserve the outstanding relationship between the United States and our loyal ally, Australia.

Ambassador Peacock has had a brilliant career and has succeeded in every endeavor, at every level, and has done so with a joy of life.

His accomplishments here have been immeasurable and noteworthy.

Calling on the President to abstain from renegotiating international agreements governing antidumping and countervailing measures. Whereas under Art. I, Section 8 of the Constitution, the Congress has power and responsibility with regard…

In his thirty years of service to St. John Cantius, Father Ralph has gone to great lengths to help the parish grow and revitalize.

Father Ralph has also led the church to a major facelift recently.

His life and efforts towards a better community have inspired us all.

St. John Cantius has come a long way in its one hundred years and, through projects like these, Father Ralph has been able to revitalize the parish.

Father Ralph has spent thirty years at St. John Cantius and is retiring after forty years of priesthood.

Focusing on urban redevelopment, the CCCA has organized, promoted, and made a difference in neighborhood issues such as job training, economic empowerment, environmental justice, and peacemaking.

The Commission on Catholic Community Action was established in 1969 with a mission to protect and promote human dignity and advance justice for all.

Congratulations to the Commission on Catholic Community Action for thirty years of service and on continuing their mission into the new millennium.

Through hard work and determination, the CCCA has truly improved life opportunities for urban residents of Cleveland.

Mr. Tober has had a very successful career in the public transit industry.

The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin represents 32,000 physicians of Indian origin practicing all over the United States.

They also concentrate their efforts on the health status of the Indian American community in the United States.

These men and women have moved across the world from their home towns in order to provide the best medical care to the citizens of the state of Ohio.

They have dedicated their lives to selfless acts of giving and deserve the utmost respect.

He also has been noted for promoting and hiring women and minorities in the industry.

Robert Tober is recognized nationally as one of the top transit managers in the country.

I urge my fellow colleagues to please join me in congratulating Mr. Tober on his many accomplishments.

I urge my fellow colleagues to please join me in recognizing these men and women of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin for their dedication to medical care in the state of Ohio.