The recent release of the May unemployment rate at 9.1 percent was a harsh reminder that a jobless recovery is not a recovery at all. I believe that in order for our economy to grow and small businesses to create jobs, the first step must…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title) insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made available in this Act…

We have the opportunity today to send a message that this Congress is serious about cutting spending, creating jobs and keeping the government operating. We can and we must do all three. It is important to note, however, how we arrived at…

On rollcall No. 221 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' Stated against:

This past week, I had the privilege of addressing about 700 residents back home in my district, the residents of the Ann's Choice retirement community in Warminster Township, Bucks County, and to thank those residents and senior citizens…

I want to thank my colleague from Illinois (Mr. Dold) for introducing this legislation to end a failed Federal program, the FHA Refinance Program. This amendment ensures that the savings realized from ending this program go directly to…

Today I rise to honor the life of Frank Buckles, who was the last surviving veteran of World War I. Frank Buckles passed away this weekend. He was 110 years old. I am particularly proud to pay tribute to Mr. Buckles today because of his…

This week marks an important turning point in restoring fiscal sanity to our country as we begin consideration of a measure that will reduce Federal spending by over $100 billion. Many Members of Congress committed to this reduction, which…

on the night of December 9, 1981, Philadelphia Police Officer Daniel Faulkner made a routine traffic stop when the driver of a Volkswagon was spotted driving the wrong way down a one-way street. While attempting to take the driver of the…

in the wake of the Enron and WorldCom scandals, it is vital that Congress bring competition, transparency and accountability to the credit rating industry. Thanks to the leadership of House Financial Services Committee Chairman Mike Oxley…

the surplus lines and reinsurance marketplace is subject to regulatory problems that hamper efficiency and pass on higher costs to policyholders. I find it extremely troubling that surplus lines policyholders in a number of States are…

I rise tonight to thank my friends and colleagues, Mr. Davis and Mr. Kuhl, for introducing this outstanding legislation, and I am proud to join them in strong support of the Student and Teacher Safety Act. As a father, I am very concerned…

I want to thank Chairman Joe Barton and Subcommittee Chairman Fred Upton for their leadership in shepherding this legislation, the Deleting Online Predators Act, from the Energy and Commerce Committee to the floor today. I want to…

the Boy Scouts of America is one of the most wholesome organizations in this Nation's history, which is why it has earned the Congressional Charter. The Scouts have provided a way for children from the inner city and the country to learn…

I rise as one Member on this side of the aisle that in the past has supported Mr. Markey's calls for increased fuel efficiency standards and voted for his amendments but believe that it would be foolish to so vote and not also support this…

I thank Chairman Oxley and subcommittee Chairman Baker for their considerable leadership on this issue. There have been no less than five hearings over the last two terms of Congress, dozens of witnesses and approaching 1,000 pages of…

I am proud today to join Mr. Porter and my fellow members of the Suburban Caucus in support of H.R. 4894. It is fitting that this legislation is the first bill to reach the floor for consideration as part of the Suburban Agenda. H.R. 4894…

as cochair of the Passenger Rail Caucus, I urge you to support th LaTourette-Oberstar amendment to the FY07 Transportation, Treasury and HUD Appropriations bill. The amendment will increase funding for Amtrak to a total of $1.114 billion…

on rollcall No. 199, the Andrews Amendment to H.R. 5427, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' Amendment Offered by Ms. Berkley The Acting CHAIRMAN (Mr. McHugh). The pending business is the demand for…

on rollcall No. 196, The Deal Amendment to H.R. 5427, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' Amendment Offered by Mr. Markey The Acting CHAIRMAN (Mr. Conaway). The pending business is the demand for a…

on rollcall No. 198, the DeLauro Amendment to H.R. 5427, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' Amendment Offered by Mr. Andrews The Acting CHAIRMAN. The pending business is the demand for a recorded…

on Rollcall No. 197, the Markey Amendment to HR 5427, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' Amendment Offered by Ms. DeLauro The Acting CHAIRMAN (Mr. McHugh). The pending business is the demand for a…

on rollcall No. 200, the Berkley Amendment to H.R. 5427, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' Amendment Offered by Mr. Markey The Acting CHAIRMAN. The pending business is the demand for a recorded vote…

on rollcall No. 201, the Markey amendment to H.R. 5427, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' {time} 1930

5 years after the September 11th attack, our nation remains vulnerable to an attack, an attack that could come through our ports. Our maritime system consists of more than 300 sea and river ports with more than 3,700 cargo and passenger…