Under the rules of this House, my amendment would be fine. In the House Resolution 92, to which the gentleman referred, which governs simply the debate that we're engaged in this evening, it waives the rule of the House. It waives the rule…

the legislation would authorize a much needed assessment of the current state of the critical care delivery system

Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of hundreds of thousands of Wisconsin families who have already begun to benefit from health care reform. I am mindful of the children, young adults, and seniors who would lose access to affordable…

I hope we seize this moment to come together as a Congress and ask, How can we bring renewed civility to consequential debate and create a new environment in which people can differ without demonizing others? People reach different…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise to express my thoughts and offer my prayers and those of my constituents for my friend and colleague, Gabby Giffords, who lies critically wounded; and for her staffer, Gabe…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H. Res. 1767, a resolution commending the Wisconsin Badger football team for an outstanding season and for their 2011 Rose Bowl bid. The Wisconsin Badgers completed a terrific regular season…

I rise to urge my colleagues to do the right thing and act to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell. After 17 years of this policy, we know that it is unjust, discriminatory, and, in my opinion, un- American. Integrity, after all, is a hallmark of…

Madam Speaker, I regret that I missed a vote on final passage of H.R. 4785, the Rural Energy Savings Program Act. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye'' in support of the bill. Stated against:

Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of increasing Medicaid funding for States that is contained in this legislation. I have been leading the effort on this issue, and I am determined to see it through. During this economic…

Thank you, Chairman Scott, for yielding the time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 3040, the Senior Financial Empowerment Act of 2009. My own experience as the primary caregiver for my grandmother opened my eyes to some…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join my colleagues in paying tribute to a great man much beloved around the country, including in my home state of Wisconsin: I speak of Ron Gettelfinger. Anyone who has ever needed a friend knows the…