I am also a pediatrician, and so I come at this with a little bit different perspective.

I have been told by more than one organic dairy farmer that their family farm may not be around in 2 years if this rule isn't finalized.

I think that we all have a vested interest in this for the health of ourselves, our kids, our planet.

the absence of this final rule... has allowed other interpretations and an unfair playing field for organic dairy farmers

It would have been nice to feel rewarded appropriately by a better salary.

I am embarrassed that I am even sitting here having this discussion, because it is nothing, what the Federal Government is providing.

Mr. Chairman, I thank Representative Horn for allowing me to speak on these issues. Mr. Chairman, my amendment supports small businesses by directing the Secretary of the Navy to adhere to competitive procedures whenever possible. This…

I think what we are witnessing today is an attack on women's reproductive freedom really, in pursuit of what feels like it is a political agenda.

I want to be really clear that is not a chuckle worthy question or answer. This is a very real question that threatens women's lives.

Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division C (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the…

Mr. Chair, I rise today to speak on my amendment prohibiting funds from being used to undermine the EPA's Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, or MATS. These regulations have been implemented by the power sector and have protected children…