We can put in say-on-pay, and I certainly support that.

We need it from all of the companies on an appropriate level of detail.

I think they are doing what OLC and the executive branch has done throughout our history, and that is trying to uphold the Constitution, which, as it has always been interpreted, gives the President final decision on classified information.

Most recently, last week, this Congress moved forward with calling for a commission that would look at the mortgage foreclosure crisis and its contributions to the financial crisis.

My community has been significantly impacted by the mortgage foreclosure crisis, which was a precursor of the financial meltdown that we saw in our financial industry.

I, along with other members of this committee, am concerned about these figures and want to work with the Postal Service to find cost savings and measures that will help maintain the viability of the Post Office in the future.

I would like to thank Chairman Lynch and the Ranking Member Chaffetz for allowing me to participate in today's hearing on the financial state of the U.S. Postal Service.

If legislation similar to H.R. 22 is not passed, the Postal Service may not be able to meet all its financial obligations as soon as September 30th of this year.

I was hoping that during this hearing you could comment on how this development in the private shipping markets could impact the Postal Service's ability to remain competitive.

How often does Congress see a bill that would rectify a multi-billion dollar debt situation, keep a vital function of Government alive, yet cost the taxpayer not 1 cent?

when I am asked this back at home about the issue of morale of our troops, I always tell everyone there are two components of morale. One is are you sure of your purpose? Two, do you want to come home? Everyone I met with, of course…

As we strive for excellence in America's schools, I am pleased to honor next week as Catholic Schools Week. Catholic schools provide an intellectually stimulating environment, one where children are challenged by their peers and teachers…

Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3029, introduced by the distinguished gentleman from the State of Georgia (Mr. Scott) designates the U.S. Postal Service facility in Jonesboro, Georgia, as the ``S. Truett Cathy Post Office Building.'' All members of the…

Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3166, introduced by the gentleman from New York (Mr. Engel), designates this U.S. Postal Service facility in Tappan, New York as the ``John G. Dow Post Office Building.'' The entire New York State delegation has…

Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1610, introduced by my distinguished colleague, the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Graves), redesignates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at East Ritchie Avenue in Marceline, Missouri, as the Walt…

Mr. Speaker, I only want to add that I have my daughters with me, Jessica, 11, and Carolyn, who is 8. Jessica, who is 11, says that her favorite Walt Disney movie is ``Pocahontas''; Carolyn says that hers is ``Mulan.'' So certainly…

it is interesting, hearing the debate about this bill, and the issues and opportunities for debate on the issues and input for amendments. I serve on the Committee on Government Reform and the Committee on Armed Services, which this bill…

this bill is an important bill because it provides an opportunity for true reformation of the Department of Defense in its effort to go into the new century. Certainly we have tremendous successes that we have seen through the Department…

Madam Speaker, H.R. 1596, introduced by the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Clay), designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2318 Woodson Road in St. Louis, Missouri, as the Timothy Michael Gaffney Post Office…

Madam Speaker, H.R. 1625, introduced by the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pascrell), designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1114 Main Avenue in Clifton, New Jersey, as the Robert P. Hammer Post Office…

H.R. 1609, introduced by the distinguished gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Graves), redesignates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 201 West Boston Street in Brookfield, Missouri, as the Admiral Donald Davis Post…

House Resolution 122 introduced by my distinguished colleague from my home State of Ohio (Mr. Regula) recognizes the bicentennial of Ohio into the Union and the contribution to the economic, social, and cultural development of the United…

Madam Speaker, last month a great tragedy befell this Nation. Ninety-eight people were killed and nearly 200 more were injured when a devastating fire engulfed The Station nightclub that was hosting a concert in the suburban Providence…