Francisco Canseco: “I feel the greater discussion revolves around the public's perception of Washington and the current lack of trust that…”

There is a big financial crisis going on right now for farmers and for ranchers across the country who can't access their portion of $1.6 billion that has gone missing at MF Global.

Is it the chairman's understanding that, after adoption of the manager's amendment, the bill contains reforms that would only allow for lands to come into the park via donation or exchange, and that these reforms apply only to the land…

I want to thank my friend and colleague and fellow San Antonian--the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Mr. Smith--as well as his diligent and hardworking staff, for their help on this very important matter. I come to the floor today…

I would like to thank Chairman Biggert for her leadership on this bill which makes vital reforms to a troubled program. Madam Chairman, we are all aware of the importance of flood insurance. Back in Texas, floods are a common occurrence…