Oct 10, 2013
Mr. Davis may want to comment as I proceed on some facts. I know that he has been a leader on some of these issues of SNAP and WIC. Texas is just viewed as a well-to-do State and we don't need anything. Again, the previous dialogue and…
Sheila Jackson Lee
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Sheila Jackson Lee is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 18th congressional district since 1995. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been an advocate for civil rights, social justice, and healthcare reform throughout her tenure. Jackson Lee has served on various committees, including the Judiciary and Homeland Security committees, and has been involved in significant legislative efforts addressing issues such as immigration, education, and public safety.
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Oct 10, 2013
I thank you so very much. Let me just say that I am on the sugar farm side of the issue, but we are on the same side of the coin on opening the government. And I want to thank Congressman Davis. I also want to make mention of my fellow…
Oct 10, 2013
The gentlelady just expressed the dynamics of a pending default, and I could not agree more with the horrors of her description. It baffles me, literally baffles me, that in actuality we are sitting idly by, the Republican leadership…
Oct 10, 2013
I hold in my hand a letter from the veterans cemetery in Houston, Texas, that is notifying us to indicate that, as of October 15, this cemetery will have reduced staff and will have to reduce the number of burials for our heroes who all of…
Oct 10, 2013
Let me thank the distinguished ranking member, and let me thank the chairman of this committee. Let me ask again for the hardworking employees of the Federal Government and for the hardworking employees of the Department of Homeland…
Oct 10, 2013
What a significant, enlightened presentation by Congressman Davis, if I might summarize his very broad and effective presentation and the educating of our Members. He has spoken about the collateral damage, and the collateral damage, Mr…
Oct 10, 2013
Let me thank the Speaker for his courtesies and thank my friends on the other side of the aisle who engaged in an hour- long discussion that I am sure many of my colleagues were certainly interested in. I want to congratulate the…
Oct 9, 2013
I rise in enthusiastic support of H.J. Res. 91, and I thank the ranking member and the chairman for recognizing that all Members--all Members--had a pain in their heart regarding those mothers and fathers who are now suffering the loss of…
Oct 9, 2013
Standard and Poor's, Mr. Speaker, indicates that the wealth of American families has grown three times since President Obama has taken office. But here comes the government shutdown, the Republican government shutdown. Yesterday I rose to…
Oct 9, 2013
Let me, first of all, say good morning to my colleagues and start with a thank-you to President Obama for his invitation to the White House to all Members of Congress in quite a contrast to the representation of the President's lack of…
Oct 9, 2013
I make that request now. Congress of the United States, House of Representatives, Washington, DC, October 8, 2013. Hon. Chuck Hagel, Secretary of Defense, Washington, DC. Dear Secretary Hagel: Let me express my appreciation for your…
Oct 9, 2013
If I might just inquire, a question of the Chair on H.J. Res. 91: Would you accept a unanimous consent request to ask that every Member of the House be considered an original sponsor or cosponsor of this legislation, H.J. Res. 91? The…
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