As the New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, D.C. metro areas are essentially becoming one large megapolis, and that is where we are going.
Brendan Boyle
The Public Record
Brendan Francis Boyle is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district since January 6, 2015. Born on February 6, 1977, Boyle has focused on issues such as healthcare reform, education, and economic development throughout his tenure. He has been an active voice in Congress, often addressing the challenges faced by American families and advocating for policies that support working-class citizens.
I am perhaps the only Member of Congress nerdy enough to spend late at night looking through every single option and plan that was laid out there.
I have to say, as an American, it saddened me about a year ago when Japan had a big celebration for the 50th anniversary of the bullet train.
Because of the ACA, 20 million people who used to be without insurance now have access to quality, affordable healthcare coverage.
Because of the ACA, people with preexisting medical conditions can no longer be denied access to coverage because of their health.
When Yasser Arafat walked away from that and went back to Ramallah and launched the intifada, it has led exactly to where we are today in 2016, 16 years later.
What has been going on now is essentially the slow-motion intifada that, unfortunately, has not gotten as much attention around the world as it should.
The way that you and Mr. Engel lead this committee on issues as they relate to Israel's security is admirable and reflects the best spirit of bipartisanship when it comes to foreign affairs for the United States.
This resolution urges Germany to provide increased assistance for the most critical needs of Holocaust survivors.
The amount of money somewhere in the $2-4 billion range it is estimated that Iran is using to fund terrorism.
I don't think it is helpful or in any way productive to keep relitigating old ground.
I wanted to associate myself with comments that were made much earlier by my colleague Representative Brad Sherman.
I think that, ultimately, when people are at the head of a government, they have to take responsibility for their administration's failures.
I believe for the citizens of Flint, it has been far worse than just a humbling experience.
Governor Snyder, over the past 2 years, you and the individuals you handpicked to carry out your administration's actions missed so many opportunities along the way to protect the people of Flint.
Absolutely anyone would be better than Hamid Karzai, who seemed to in no way appreciate the sacrifice that the American people have gone through.
That really, I think, awoken the consciousness of and the consciences of many people.
It is important that all of us who are fortunate to have elected positions exercise them with responsibility.
This is critically important. This is the real work of Congress and our government.
And maybe the focus should be more on how best to provide women the health care they need...
I think the consequences of what we're talking about haven't fully been laid out...





