On rollcall No. 520, had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''

Bill Gray was a friend and mentor. With his unwavering dedication to public service, Bill made an indelible mark on the history of Philadelphia and the U.S. House of Representatives. Bill was a trailblazer and was truly one of the most…

This legislation has been described by the Republican majority as an extension--an improvement--of the child tax credit, important to many American families, but the fact is this bill is deeply flawed. At a cost of nearly $100 billion, it…

Let me begin by commending my fellow Congressmen, Hank Johnson and Congressman Butterfield, for their initiative and their advocacy in fighting for and speaking up for Medicaid expansion in each of our States that have not taken it. More…

Our manufacturers, small business owners, and everyday commuters require a modern transportation system. Simply put, our daily lives, our safety, and our economy all require a first- rate transportation system. But our Nation's…

On rollcall No. 177 I was unable to attend. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.''

On rollcall No. 305 had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' Stated against:

I thank my colleague for setting up this Special Order. Bill Gray was a total guy. He would have been able to handle this; that's for sure. I do want to start by offering my condolences to the family, to Bill Gray's religious family, his…

I rise in strong opposition to this Republican pay China first bill, which would jeopardize the full faith and credit of the United States. This legislation dictates which of our Nation's bills we will pay and which we will not, and poses…

The National Institutes of Health faces significant cuts to basic scientific research funding this fiscal year. These cuts threaten America's capacity to cure diseases, treat chronic and acute conditions, and find new technologies that…

The Federal budget is a statement of our priorities and our values as a Nation. The budget should be fiscally responsible and reduce the deficit, it should make investments to grow our economy, and it should meet our obligations to our…