Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Moses and Aaron Foundation Special Fund for Children, a truly distinguished organization that assists children with disabilities and their families.
Created in the memory of Rabbi Dr. Maurice I. Hecht and Aaron Kaploun, the foundation has kept alive Dr. Hecht and Mr. Kaploun's commitment to community service through counseling, guidance,… Read more »
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and accomplishments of Paul Winchell, who passed away on Friday, June 24th.
Paul was born in Manhattan's Lower East Side on December 21, 1922. He studied ventriloquism from an early age, overcoming speech impediments and a difficult family life. He would go on to become one of the great pioneers of early television, bringing a smile… Read more »
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. Chairman, section 505 is one of the most, perhaps the most egregious provision of the PATRIOT Act, and it provides essentially, as was said before, that any Director of an FBI field office can issue a national security letter directing the production of financial, telephone, Internet and other records, period, without a court… Read more »
Mr. Chairman, war has been declared on this country by the Islamic terrorists, and we must protect the citizens of this country. The PATRIOT Act was an attempt in some respects to do this.
But before commenting on the specifics of the PATRIOT Act, I would be derelict if I did not mention that the majority party in this House and the Bush administration have really been derelict by not… Read more »
Mr. Speaker, I heard the remarks of the majority leader a few minutes ago. Democracy depends on free speech and dissent. Free speech is stifled when dissent is labeled treason or is derided in time of war as not supporting our troops.
We all support our troops. One can point out the mistakes or the dishonesty of the administration while not stinting in supporting our troops. Pointing… Read more »
Congressman Jerrold Nadler announced today that the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), passed yesterday by the House of Representatives, includes an authorization for $5 million in funding for the Hudson River Park. The legislation paves the way for Congress to appropriate funds for critical work on the park, including restoration of marine habitat, safety improvements, and… Read more »
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and accomplishments of Paul Winchell, who passed away on Friday, June 24th.
Paul was born in Manhattan's Lower East Side on December 21, 1922. He studied ventriloquism from an early age, overcoming speech impediments and a difficult family life. He would go on to become one of the great pioneers of early television, bringing a smile… Read more »
Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding me this time, and I am pleased that my colleagues have focused on the importance of the Supreme Court's Kelo decision. The power of eminent domain is an extraordinary power that must be used rarely and with great care. Even where the constitution might permit the exercise of this extraordinary power, government must take great care to… Read more »
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) last night increased government funding for housing assistance for people living with HIV/AIDS. During congressional debate on the appropriations bill funding the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Nadler passed an amendment to restore $5 million to Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA).
“The cost of treatment often… Read more »
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) last night secured a major funding package for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, a key component of the country’s affordable housing system. Congressman Nadler offered an amendment to the appropriations bill funding the Department of Housing and Urban Development to increase funding for the Section 8 program by $100 million. … Read more »