Glenn Thompson: “One of the things that just appalled me... is the absolute lack of a national energy plan in this country.”

Our reconciliation instructions provide the opportunity to restore integrity to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, to make sure that this essential program works for the most vulnerable and functions as Congress…

If there was ever a Democratic Member of Congress who literally represents the term ``statesman,'' it is Steny Hoyer. He truly is. He has not failed at that task, and so I offer my congratulations on his announced retirement and my thanks…

We can achieve what we need to do by program integrity to make the program stronger and better.

I did not support the amendment that passed out of committee by voice vote banning greyhound racing nationwide. I think a ban is heavyhanded. It sets a dangerous precedent, and it doesn't take into consideration the tracks that are…