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Every day the Bush White House is losing more credibility with the American people and with the Congress. Late last year the Justice Department fired eight U.S. Attorneys for purely political reasons. Last week, Attorney General Gonzales…
The most sacred institution of our society is that of the family. And within the family, its most precious asset, and that is its children. I stand before you today asking that my colleagues support me in establishing a National Children…
Public service is the cornerstone of living democracy. That said, I do fervently believe it takes a special person to give their life to serve the public. I stand before you to honor an individual who, for over 30 years, dedicated his life…
In 1872, Bud Fowler became the first African American to enter organized baseball. At the time, Sporting Life magazine called him ``one of the best general players in the country. If he had had a white face,'' they said, ``he would be…
Thanks to a 4-month investigation by the Washington Post, the world learned last week that our Nation's injured soldiers are not receiving the care they deserve once they return from active duty. The Post investigation described conditions…
I proudly rise today to commend the University of Southern California, located in my district, Trojan football team for its victory in the 2007 Rose Bowl. The Trojans' Rose Bowl victory puts an exclamation mark on a successful 2006-2007…
In June of 2006, the Bush administration announced a new plan for securing Baghdad by increasing the presence of Iraq security forces. That plan failed. In July, additional U.S. troops are moved in. By October, the Pentagon was admitting…
In past State of the Union addresses, the President has promised the American people that he will strengthen America's security. Unfortunately, his policies have made the world more dangerous and America less safe. Now he wants to escalate…
Today Democrats will bring forward the final piece of legislation in the Six for 06 for America, the Clean Energy Act of 2007. This bill is vital in assuring the American taxpayers that the government will close loopholes and end giveaways…
This week Democrats will continue to meet the needs of the American people by introducing the legislation to cut student loans interest rates in half. The cost of attending college continues to skyrocket, putting college out of reach for…
As this session of Congress begins, one of the most important pieces of legislation is the one we have been discussing, and that is increasing the minimum wage. This bill is long overdue. During the first 100 hours, this Congress will vote…
This week with pride the new Democratic House opens this congressional session by bringing ethics reform measures to the House floor that will sever the unhealthy ties between lawmakers and lobbyists. We made a promise to the American…
Last Tuesday, Americans voted for a new direction in America. Among those voting were 10 million young Americans between the ages of 18 and 29 who were no doubt upset by the soaring costs of college tuition and the rise in student loan…
It is nice to see that we really and finally are hearing the truth from the Bush administration about the Iraq war and its impact on the overall global war on terror. The problem is we didn't hear it from the President himself. No. It…
Republicans support the Bush promise to stay the course in Iraq with an open-ended commitment and no questions asked. This stay-the-course strategy has strained our military, compromised our readiness, cost nearly 2,700 American lives and…
Very quickly, I want to thank you, Mr. Larson, for having us come to herald the fact that we are indulging in an unwinnable battle, because the war against terrorism is a war against an ideology, and the only way you are going to change an…
What a fraud, what a sham. I am embarrassed to be part of a House where they spring on us a bill that neither the American people nor few of my colleagues have had a chance to review. American workers and their families have been waiting 9…
I thank Congressman Lantos for yielding. The United States has few, if any, better friends than India. And I feel strongly that the United States and India are destined to be great partners as they seek to meet the challenges of the 21st…
When President Bush meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki at the White House today, he needs to tell the Iraqi leader that the time has come for his government to shoulder more responsibility. Congressional Democrats have said this year…
I rise today to salute my brother fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha, on the occasion of their centennial celebration and in support of H. Con. Res. 384, a resolution honoring the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity as the first Greek letter fraternity…
It is becoming an election year tradition: House Republicans bringing up hot-button issues that have absolutely no chance of ever becoming law. This week, House Republicans will use pledge protection and gay marriage as a means to distract…
The passing of the 1965 Voting Rights Act is a crowning achievement of Congress and the civil rights movement. Some say that we no longer need a Voting Rights Act, that 41 years is enough. Others want to water down key expiring provisions…
All summer the American people have been facing record prices every time they go to the gas pump. Some have cut vacation plans, others are pinching their monthly paychecks attempting to make ends meet. Washington should be acting to pass a…
Recent reports have shown why the Republican prescription drug plan is not working for seniors. Prices are still going up, and millions of seniors are about to fall into the doughnut hole, a period where they receive no coverage but…
We are going to see that your passion spreads throughout this House. And I would like to ask, now, Mr. Mollohan the same question. Would you be willing to work with me to allocate additional funding for the State Department's Bureau of…
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