I thank Congressman Jackson and Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick. I thank our CBC colleagues for speaking tonight on this important topic and for the incredible work they do on so many issues impacting our communities. National Diabetes…

I rise today to speak in opposition to the Paul amendment. Members of both parties have always agreed an independent--underscore independent--central bank is critical to a functioning economy. Congress put in place restrictions to shield…

the Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act introduced by Sen. Brown (D-OH) and Rep. Schakowksy (D-IL-09) would, among other things, set minimum nurse-to-patient staffing requirements.

Congress must take action to establish mandatory minimum nurse-to-patient staffing ratios at all hospitals across the country.

First, the Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act introduced by Sen. Brown (D-OH)...

I strongly urge the Committee to work to improve patient care, protect our nurses, and solve the nurse staffing crisis.

First, the Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act introduced by Sen. Brown (D-OH)...

the Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act introduced by Sen. Brown (D-OH) and Rep. Schakowksy (D-IL-09) would, among other things, set minimum nurse-to-patient staffing requirements.

I strongly urge the Committee to work to improve patient care, protect our nurses, and solve the nurse staffing crisis.

Congress must take action to establish mandatory minimum nurse-to-patient staffing ratios at all hospitals across the country.

Congress must take action to establish mandatory minimum nurse-to-patient staffing ratios at all hospitals across the country.

I strongly urge the Committee to work to improve patient care, protect our nurses, and solve the nurse staffing crisis.

First, the Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act introduced by Sen. Brown (D-OH)...

the Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act introduced by Sen. Brown (D-OH) and Rep. Schakowksy (D-IL-09) would, among other things, set minimum nurse-to-patient staffing requirements.

Throwing collective bargaining agreements to the side when one party does not like it undermines the bargaining process for the hardworking and dedicated VA employees who serve our veterans every day.

These collective bargaining agreements are that. They are an agreement. They are a contract between labor and management that come from hard-fought negotiations.

These collective bargaining agreements are that. They are an agreement. They are a contract between labor and management that come from hard-fought negotiations.

Throwing collective bargaining agreements to the side when one party does not like it undermines the bargaining process for the hardworking and dedicated VA employees who serve our veterans every day.

These collective bargaining agreements are that. They are an agreement. They are a contract between labor and management that come from hard-fought negotiations.

Throwing collective bargaining agreements to the side when one party does not like it undermines the bargaining process for the hardworking and dedicated VA employees who serve our veterans every day.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Small Business Lending

We know our middle class relies on strong, small businesses. Small business ownership is the second largest source of personal wealth in this country, only behind owning a home. Small businesses make up more than 40 percent of our…

I rise today to congratulate the Ohio History Connection, National Parks Service, and local Tribal communities on their historic achievement of earning Ohio's first World Heritage designation. The Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks join the…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Tribute to Terry ``Tito'' Francona

sometimes we come to the floor in maybe a less serious vein. We are all incredulous that while we do our work here and keep the government open, the people down the hall there are playing political games and threatening a shutdown. And…