I am delighted today to rise in support of the resolution before us, House Resolution 901, introduced by my colleague from the State of Wisconsin, Gwen Moore, recognizing November 14, 2009, as the 49th anniversary of the first day of…

It's time to look at welfare and tax policy for low income families in a coherent fashion instead of the hit or miss piecemeal approach we have been employing.

I am proud to call attention to the many accomplishments of my friend, JoAnn Ward, and join the members of the Fond du Lac community in honoring her as she continues to pursue new horizons.

I rise in tribute to JoAnn Ward, executive director of the Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Convention and Visitors Bureau, who will retire this Friday, October 1 after more than 22 years of service.

It can be said with no exaggeration that her stamp has left a lasting imprint on the character of the community.

JoAnn has either originated or taken a lead role in developing and enhancing scores of other Fond du Lac area special events and festivals.

JoAnn's influence has extended beyond Fond du Lac to larger metropolitan areas and to national and international organizations.

Madam Speaker, we are about to complete final passage of a splendid tribute to one of this country's most distinguished judges, John Minor Wisdom, who will celebrate the beginning of his 90th year next Tuesday, May 17. The designation of…

Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 1933. While I by no means question the past important and successful work of the Commission, I feel its work is complete. We cannot and should not authorize the use of taxpayers' funds for the…

S. 1789 is a simple bill which would allow bridge program funds to be used for the seismic retrofit of a bridge, even if the bridge is not considered deficient. It does not increase funding for the program, and the formula used in…

H.R. 6, Improving America's Schools Act, reauthorizes and amends most of the Federal Government's programs of aid for elementary and secondary education. This legislation will affect virtually every public school in the country and has the…