To protect the residents of Berea from adverse effects of increased train traffic, Dennis Kucinich, our congressman, negotiated an agreement with two railroad companies, which include $87 million for track and bridge improvement and three…

This agreement that Congressman Kucinich was able to spearhead would not only affect the residential communities of this area, but also, quite frankly, with the increase in traffic and improvements made to the rail system, it actually…

This overreaching agreement would kill millions of American jobs and significantly diminish the quality of life in our country.

Raising CAFE standards would not only hurt the American economy, it will result in more Americans dying in car crashes.

I rise today to recognize the Earnest Machine Products Company as they celebrate their fiftieth year in business.

The Earnest Machine Products Company has proven that adherence to employees, customer service, and quality can produce a successful business.

Quality products and hard work are important components to the success of Earnest Machine Products Company, but strong customer service and loyal employees are the backbone of the company's history of success.

In fact, over 70 percent of the work force has been with the company for 15 years or more.

I rise today in honor of the National Appreciation Day For Catholic Schools. As a former Catholic school student, I know first hand the value of a Catholic education.

I rise today to honor the memory of C. Sam Theodus. Sam was a great national labor leader and a great friend to many, particularly in the Greater Cleveland area; I am proud to count myself as having been Sam's friend.

To his wife Lillian, and his loving family, I extend my heartfelt sympathies.