Dan Boren

As a strong believer in the self-determination of tribal entities I am glad to see the budget allows for additional funding to provide newly-recognized tribes with the start-up costs.

These are the kinds of cuts that need to be made. This is the wasteful spending we talk about.

This isn't the result of anything but pure government inaction, at the expense of my constituents.

Since the passage of Cobell, the Cobell settlement, it is clear that land probating and fractionated interest costs the U.S. Government far more money than the land is worth.

I am pleased to see many positive changes in the proposed budget that reflect both the need for cuts while maintaining the integrity of the much needed programs.

In conclusion, this amendment is very simple. It prevents the ATF from imposing burdensome reporting requirements on responsible firearms retailers; it protects the privacy and Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens; and it…

I rise today in support of H.R. 2701, the Intelligence Authorization Act of 2010. This bill is an excellent product and addresses many critical areas, including those that have previously received little attention. One of the most…

I, along with the entire Oklahoma congressional delegation, rise today to recognize the members of the Oklahoma Army and Air National Guard for their service and sacrifice since September 11, 2001. Military service is a time-honored…

Yesterday, we had a big event at the Prince George's County Trap & Skeet Club. We had the annual Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation and Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus Shootout. I have some awards to announce. First of all, team…

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Wilma Mankiller today. As the Cherokee Nation's first female chief, she transformed the Nation-to-Nation relationship between the Cherokee Nation and the Federal Government, and served as an…

At 9:02 a.m. on the morning of April 19th, 1995, a truck bomb detonated outside the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City killing 168 individuals--all of them unsuspecting women, children, and men--thereby becoming…

We should be training the linguists and translators in the relevant languages now so that once again we are not reactive in our efforts; we're proactive in our actions. I urge support for this bill.

I think that the decision could greatly limit the ability of tribes to stimulate economic development.

I think that what is happening in Indian Country is a reason why we need to get Mr. Kildee's bill passed as soon as possible to fix that.

You know, what better way to ensure our national security than to develop the resources that we have in the United States.

I rise today to honor Sam Bradford and the entire OU Football team on their success, both individually and as a team, in the '08-'09 season. Sam would be the first person to remind you that one doesn't win an award like the Heisman Trophy…

I rise today in support of access to colorectal cancer screening for all Americans. The month of March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Like far too many other Americans, my life has been touched by cancer. Nine years ago I lost my…

I rise today to express the importance of access to colorectal cancer screening tests for Americans. Like far too many other Americans, my life has been touched by cancer. Nine years ago I lost my mother, Janna, to colon cancer. I…

Thank you. My colleague from Arkansas, Mr. Ross, is a great leader for us on the Blue Dog Coalition. I am now in my second term, and I tell you there is no better organization than the Blue Dog Coalition. When I was elected, and actually…

I want to thank also my friends, Congressmen Neugebauer from Texas and Renzi from Arizona for their work on this legislation and for their bipartisan effort here. According to HUD, 4,200 loans have been guaranteed since the inception of…

I bring some bad news from my home State of Oklahoma. We are facing a terrible ice storm in the eastern portion of our State, the Second Congressional District. We have had many homes without power. We have had trees fall over. We have had…

at a time when America should be encouraging every high school student to attend college, the administration continues to drag its feet when it comes to making college more affordable. While college costs at a 4-year public college have…

I introduced the Ouachita National Forest Boundary Adjustment Act to provide a technical correction to section 305 of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996. Section 305 provided for a land exchange between the Ouachita…

I thank the other side and the chairman. The CHAIRMAN. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Boren). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment Offered by Mr. Tiahrt

Thank you, Congressman Ross. Mr. Speaker, you know it is not very often that I come to this floor to speak on an issue. As a freshman Member, sometimes we don't come down and talk about issues on this floor. But I think it is very…