Mr. Speaker, sometimes we ask ourselves, why would I introduce this motion to instruct the conference committee? Seventeen other times this motion has been here on the floor. And you think, really, would it make a difference? Maybe it will…

child tax credit. What is it? It is not a refund because you paid income tax. That is a misnomer we are talking about. This bill passed in the House and was excluded, there were certain numbers of people excluded as a result of tax cuts…

it has been 846 days since President Bush and the Republican Party embarked on their economic plan for our country. Do the Members realize that during that time the national debt has increased by $1,152,231,363,445 and some few odd cents…

I have never had that privilege, but I certainly look forward to attending the event this year. As a youngster growing up, living in the rural areas, I read about soap box derbies that have been such an inspiration to so many of our young…

I rise in objection to the rule. Mr. Speaker, the Individuals with Disabilities Act, also known as IDEA, has made progressive strides for children with disabilities since it was first introduced in 1975. H.R. 1350, which reauthorizes this…