The charge that that Committee accepted was to identify actions which federal policymakers could take to enhance the science and technology enterprise.

Mr. Speaker, today I have introduced a bill calling for a tough, comprehensive review of the Federal Aviation Administration to focus on the critical need to improve aviation safety and reduce airline delays.

Mr. Speaker, today I am introducing a bill to provide a $500 tax credit for telework.

Telework should be a regular part of the 21st century workplace.

I have stated before that work is something you do, not someplace you go.

I had the honor of attending Veterans Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery on November 11 and was present to hear President Clinton single out a World War II veteran who is the last veteran of that war to still be on active duty.

He is a patriot and hero and we salute him.

Mr. Speaker, my colleague, Mr. Davis of Virginia, and I are honored to extend our deepest admiration and sincere thanks to the 92 members of the Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Team in their courageous response mission to help the…

What's most remarkable is that the firefighters on this team volunteered to be part of this specially trained unit, which is on the front lines, working round the clock, going into perilous situations-- whether natural disasters or…

Fairfax County is one of the few localities in our country which has trained and authorized a search and rescue team that can be deployed at a moment's notice to deal with crisis situations anywhere in the world.

Each member of this team has shown extraordinary heroism. We are very proud of each and every member of the Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Team.