Mr. Speaker, S. 2024 is very similar to legislation which was passed by the House 2 weeks ago under the Suspension Calendar. The bill before us provides a temporary authorization of the Airport Improvement Program, allowing up to $800…

most of us agree that a ``one-size-fits-all'' health care reform plan that fails to recognize the difference between small, rural communities and large, urban areas will serve no one particularly well, whether you are from New York or…

the White House and the Government Operations Committee have been poised for several months to enact real and meaningful reform in the way the Federal Government buys goods and services. American taxpayers and industry were poised to enjoy…

on February 24, I announced to the Members of the House that I had authorized the Republican staff of the Committee on Government Operations to conduct a thorough review of the investigation into the death of White House aide Vincent W…

Beginning as early as February 1, 1993, I have tried to no avail to get the President's health care task force to comply with Federal sunshine laws and conflict of interest statutes. It has now been alleged in Federal court that the task…

this afternoon we must decide whether to stay the course or set out in a new direction. The budget before us today was prepared by the Clinton administration and rubber stamped by the Budget Committee. It follows the basic directions laid…

I rise to voice my opposition to H.R. 6, Improving America's Schools Act as it is currently drafted. In particular, I am concerned about its mandatory opportunity to learn standards which would dramatically increase Federal involvement in…

last summer the Nation was shocked to hear that a dedicated public servant and trusted friend of the President had taken his own life. The passing months have brought conflicting stories regarding the investigation of this tragic event…

the rule fails to allow significant amendments. Why the majority party finds it necessary to strangle debate when we have the time to debate the issues honestly and openly, is a question the American people deserve to have answered. I am…

the Clinton administration's first major drug control announcement is bleak. The annual high school survey on drug use released on Monday has found that for the first time in over a decade, teenage drug use is on the rise. Unfortunately…

according to a recently updated Congressional Research Service [CRS] report, after nearly 1 full year in office, President Clinton has failed to fill 53.3 percent of the top positions at the Department of Commerce, 41.3 percent of the top…