As I listen to this debate, I want to say that I and many of my colleagues agree that we must take the deficit seriously; but to do so, we have to not only examine spending cuts. We have to look at tax expenditures. This new rule that is…

Tonight I rise in support of middle class Americans. As families and the Nation continue to face economic challenges, we should extend tax cuts for Americans; yet the Republicans insisted that tax cuts apply to all incomes, even…

This morning, I rise in support of middle class Americans. As Americans continue to face economic challenges, the deadline looms for extending middle class tax cuts that provide relief where it is most needed; but congressional Republicans…

Last week, the Small Business Jobs Act was signed into law, marking the latest effort by the Democratic Congress to partner with small businesses to put the economy back on track. The Jobs Act makes $30 billion in lending and $12 billion…

Today marks an important milestone in our effort to ensure access to high quality health coverage for all Americans--the implementation of the Patients Bill of Rights. As of today, no child can be denied insurance coverage because of a…

This week marks the 1-year anniversary of three American hikers being detained in Iran. Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer, and Sarah Shourd were visiting a mountainous region in northern Iraq and innocently strayed across the unmarked frontier…

Today, I rise in support of the National Save For Retirement Week resolution that I have sponsored with my friend and colleague, Representative Sam Johnson. He and I have championed this proposal, which has passed the House of…

I rise today to honor the service and the commitment of the Pennsylvania National Guard 111th Fighter Wing. Their bravery and sacrifice over the years has helped to ensure our Nation's safety and freedom. Originally growing out of the sod…

As a result of the BP Deepwater Horizon blowout, tens of millions of gallons of oil have polluted the gulf coast. This is the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history. It is also a clarion call to action--an urgent call to develop…

I rise in support of the Small Business Jobs Tax Relief Act, which, when merged with the Small Business Jobs Credit Act, will increase lending to small businesses, will expand entrepreneurship, and will put Americans to work. The bill…

I appreciate your organizing this hour of special order and giving us the opportunity to speak about the Gaza flotilla incident and to speak in support of one of our Nation's closest allies, Israel. While the full details of the incident…

I thank the gentleman. Her story and her life are a constant reminder to me of the importance of our democracy and our shared responsibility to meet the goals and ideals of our Nation. The National Jewish American History Museum in its new…

I am very pleased, as the only Jewish member of the Pennsylvania delegation, to be able to speak tonight a bit about the contributions of Pennsylvania's Jewish communities, in particular, Philadelphia's Jewish community and the…

Today, the House of Representatives will take a significant step towards advancing American innovation and strengthening American competitiveness with the America COMPETES Act. This bipartisan proposal will expand public-private…

I recognize the sixty-second anniversary of Yom Ha'atzmaut, to congratulate the State of Israel on its Independence Day, and to celebrate the unshakeable U.S.-Israel relationship. As the daughter of a Holocaust survivor, I understand…

Seniors who see a nurse practitioner or physician's assistant as their primary care provider face unnecessary delays in receiving necessary home health services. Medicare recognizes that nurse practitioners and physician's assistants…

Today, it is my unique honor to congratulate Barbara Laker and Wendy Ruderman from the Philadelphia Daily News, winners of the prestigious 2010 Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting. Their resourceful reporting exposed a rogue police…

Democrats are committed to rebuilding America's economy, putting our workers back to work and ensuring our businesses can compete in a global 21st century economy. Today we will vote on the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act…

Today we will act on a uniquely American solution to health care reform. Our action will bring down health care costs for middle-income families, will help small businesses afford coverage for their employees, will improve coverage for our…

Health care reform represents the largest deficit-reduction measure in nearly a generation while controlling the rising cost of health care for families and businesses, and improving access to and quality of coverage for 95 percent of…

Today we are close to achieving a long-sought goal ensuring that all Americans have access to meaningful, affordable health coverage. Passing health care reform benefits all of us: families, seniors, businesses, taxpayers, and our Nation…

Families across our Nation understand deeply and personally that the status quo in health care is not working. They're calling upon us through millions of supportive calls, emails, and messages to Congress to pass a uniquely American…

I would have liked to. But I did want to speak on the legislation because, in fact, this is an important jobs bill. It is one, I hope, of a series of jobs bills that we will pass in the House and in the Senate and get to the President's…

One year after its enactment, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is creating jobs, about 2 million nationally, and making smart investments in communities across the Nation. Last week, the City of Philadelphia received a $17.2…

Today, the House will take a major step in efforts to balance the Federal budget. Like American families and businesses, Congress must be fiscally responsible and pay for what we spend. Our focus this year is twofold: restoring our economy…