Nick Rahall

the legacy left by Thomas Edison is among the most important in American history. Through his generosity, the National Park Service is able to interpret the legacy for future generations, and H.R. 1096 will help further that important…

S. 449 is noncontroversial legislation to make it easier for Alaska Native corporations to issue new stock. Although S. 449 has neither been the subject of a hearing nor a markup in the Committee on Resources, it is sensible legislation…

I do commend the gentleman from Missouri, Representative Carnahan, for valuing the historic and cultural resources which make his district unique and for seeking ways to interpret and share those resources more broadly. I spoke with him…

I rise in anger and outrage. This very afternoon two more coal miners perished in my home State of West Virginia in Boone County in separate unrelated incidents. This comes on the heels of the 14 coal miners in West Virginia who tragically…

today we mark with sadness the passing of Coretta Scott King, a true patriot in the American Civil Rights Movement. But we also celebrate, together, a life well-lived and remember with fondness the accomplishments of a remarkable woman…

That every coal mine health and safety law on the books today is written with the blood of coal miners.

today, December 13, 2005, John D. Dingell, Jr. marks 50 years of distinguished service to the people of Michigan. I have enormous respect for my friend, the gentleman from Michigan, who serves the people he represents, and the country…

while the Rule governing the pending budget reconciliation bill through a self-executing clause eliminated provisions that would have opened ANWR to energy development and enabled long-standing moratoria on OCS oil and gas drilling to be…

we are all too aware of the damage that can be inflicted during wartime by conventional weapons. However, the Ukrainian genocide is evidence of the shocking and deadly potential of an unconventional weapon such as hunger. In an attempt to…

while the temptation to sweep this shameful chapter of American history under the rug is powerful, we must resist that urge. The pending legislation will, we hope, prevent future discrimination against groups of Americans based on race…

this is now the third Congress energy policy legislation has been under consideration. During the course of this period I have consistently opposed the House versions of this legislation. Today, however, I am pleased to be in the position…

on rollcall No. 359, had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Simpson). The question is on the resolution. The resolution was agreed to. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________

I want to thank my fellow cosponsors-- Ranking Member Brown, Congressmen Menendez and Cummings--for bringing this issue before the House. Today represents another attempt to derail Amtrak and the essential transportation services it…

I was unavoidable detained on official business this morning. I was in West Virginia with Chairman Anthony Princippi, and over West Virginia delegation to discuss BRAC recommendations. I missed rollcall vote 308 through 314. Had I been…

today the House is honoring the life of one of it most distinguished Members, former Representative Peter Rodino of New Jersey. Congressman Rodino died on May 7, 2005, and is survived by his wife Joy Rodino, two children, three…

and both sides of the aisle, I stand with President Bush on this issue. The President has said, ``With oil at more than $50 a barrel, by the way, energy companies do not need taxpayer-funded incentives to explore for oil and gas.'' That…

Mr. Speaker, both of my grandfathers were born in Lebanon. It is a heritage of which I am proud. I am proud as well about the relationship between our two countries. I am proud of the Lebanese people. I am proud of the contributions that…

in my capacity as the Ranking Democratic Member of the Resources Committee, I would like to register my strong support of H.R. 3589, to create the office of chief financial officer for the territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands. I commend…

as the Ranking Democratic Member of the Resources Committee, it is a pleasure and privilege to have H.R. 3257, sponsored by our esteemed colleague from Ohio, Tim Ryan, be considered on the floor today. The dramatic tapestry of our Nation's…

few places possess both the scenic beauty and historical significance of Harpers Ferry. Enactment of this legislation is critical because it will enhance both the scenic and historic resources of this unique place. Like my home State of…

I would submit those conditions from whatever report the gentleman is quoting are based on other conditions, other than what ARC has done for our region, because the Appalachian Regional Commission has dramatically improved life in…

Yesterday we passed a fourth extension of the highway bill that expired last fall. That is all fine and good, but no longer can we leave the States holding the bag because of a veto threat from the Bush administration and a reluctance by…

Mr. Speaker, I do want to state in the beginning, as one who has rather regularly opposed what in the past have traditionally been grossly one-sided resolutions, inappropriate, in this gentleman's opinion, for U.S. best interests in the…

I condemn those attacks as well, and I would say that there have been attempts thwarted by the Israeli security forces. The Israelis have not done that alone, they have had a great deal of information submitted to them from a lot of other…

when this legislation was considered by the Committee on Resources, the majority of Democratic Members opposed it after an amendment I sought to offer was not made in order. That amendment would have made two important changes to the bill…