what we have is seemingly a disagreement between two groups of economists about what might happen some 5 years out in terms of the largest economy in the world, a slight difference of opinion about that between the President's economists…

I want to just finally state that, notwithstanding his great service to our country, both in the armed services and here in the Congress and the Texas Legislature, I think that our colleague would want us to know that in all likelihood as…

I rise in support of a budget for the United States of America, for it is not the Congressional Black Caucus' budget, it is a budget offered by the Congressional Black Caucus on behalf of those constituents that we represent, who know all…

this debate about the minimum wage is about honoring work. But this issue about procedural gimmickry is about honoring one's word. The new majority has insisted that they would not bottle up bills that had popular support by using…

I rise to suggest that, first of all, these atrocious cases that are pointed out as the rule are really the exception, and that if there had been a hearing, then we would know that we should not take this action. I rise in support of the…

I think it was Franklin Delano Roosevelt who said that paying taxes, after all, was the price we pay for living in a civilized society. Some on the other side are trying to convince the American people that they can have a free lunch, that…

The National Justice Institute, which was the subject of some of the discussion earlier, did a study a number of years ago where they sought to identify the correlation between crime, street crime, and drug use and found that in some of…

I come today just to take this 1 minute to talk to my fellow colleagues here in the Congress and to all those who listen out in the heartland of our Nation about the desire now among many of our leaders to raise the minimum wage. The…

Mr. Chairman, we may differ on whether the line-item veto will reduce Federal spending. For example, Pennsylvania has a line-item veto. Its total debt has tripled since 1982, growing from $6.2 billion in 1982 to $16.5 billion in 1994. For…

under the bill, the President says we can reduce funds appropriated for a particular House committee, perhaps in response to an oversight investigation by that committee. In conclusion, Mr. Speaker, if we pass this bill and give up control…

Mr. Chairman, I believe that even though it may not appear it is the case, that this is indeed a defining moment for the new majority here in this House. The Contract With America is on the best sellers' list. People are reading it all…

I know that the gentleman is sincere, but I wanted to ask one question. What would prevent a group of projects that some might call pork being put together to get over the 200 million mark? There was some creative budgeting done back home…

Mr. Chairman, on page 17 of this bill it provides that each agency shall develop an effective process to permit elected officials or their designated representatives of State, local, or tribal governments to provide meaningful and timely…

Today I continue my endeavor to refresh and remind my Democratic colleagues of the excellent legislative record we have created over the past 40 years. Last week, I began this series of floor speeches with the 84th Congress. Ike was…

As I look back on those 40 years, a very different picture unfolds for me as the legacy of the Democratic Party. And since nothing is so liberating or enlightening as a simple statement of the truth, it would be useful for this body in…

I think it was Emerson who said, ``If we make our Deal with life for a penny and we get no more, then there's no one to blame except ourselves.`` There was a lot of motion yesterday, but very little action on the issues that affect the…

in a day that could have passed being fairly irrelevant to real Americans, this is something that I think we all can be proud of. I would like to congratulate and thank my fellow Pennsylvanian, the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr…

I do, however, think there is something sinister about one particular part of this reform package... for any of us to feel comfortable with casting a vote to take away their voice on this floor, that is wrong.