Madam Speaker, I came here to speak about a topic which I will address shortly, but I couldn't not take the moment to reflect on the passing of a great man who served in this Chamber since 1989, Representative Donald Payne of New Jersey…

This week is National Breakfast Week, which offers an opportunity to talk about the importance of a healthy breakfast for America's children. Breakfast, as we've all heard, is the most important meal of the day. Studies have shown that…

Thank you, Mr. Roe. I appreciate the time. Everything has been said just about Congressman Payne, and by such wonderful gentlemen and gentleladies who pay tribute to the man. I had the opportunity to meet him early in my entry into the…

Mr. Speaker, last night, I rested very well on my Sleep Number bed knowing that the company had pulled its ads from Rush Limbaugh's show. In light of Limbaugh's recent misogynistic attack on Georgetown student Sandra Fluke's fight to…

Mr. Speaker, I want to thank also Representatives Sewell and Roby for sponsoring this resolution and Congressman Lewis for his life. This is a historic resolution, for the work and the memories need to be preserved. I, like Congressman…

Mr. Speaker, yesterday I had the pleasure of having some gentlemen from the railroad industry come and visit my office, and they let me know how their business has improved over the years. One of the indices of an improving economy is the…

Mr. Speaker, this weekend many of us watched the Oscars, and among the winners of an Oscar was a documentary film called ``Undefeated.'' ``Undefeated'' was about a football team at Manassas High School in Memphis, Tennessee, and a…

I hope the witnesses will address these questions thoroughly. I thank them for being here today and eagerly await their answers.

The jobs crisis we now face... is a tribute to regulatory failure.

This bill would impede many of the routine functions of government.

H.R. 4078 is premised on the false assertion that regulations undermine job creation.