As Winter Weather Settles In Around The

It Is Irresponsible For This Congress To Not Investigate The President's Lack Of An Exit Strategy, And The Fraud, Waste, And Abuse Of U.s. Tax Dollars.

I Also Rise Today In Strong Support Of Forward Movement On The Implementation Of Health Information Technology, Which Has The Potential To Save The United States Billions Of Dollars In Health Care Costs Each Year.

From Protecting Our Natural Resources To Providing Maritime Security And National Defense, The Coast Guard's Duties Are Broad In Scope, And The Performance Of Those Duties Has Never Been More Important.

Congress Has Not Raised The Minimum Wage Since 1997. The Minimum Wage Is Now At Its Lowest Level In 50 Years Adjusted For Inflation.

The Coast Guard And Maritime Transportation Act Is An Important Authorization For Our Country And For Our Citizens, As We Have Seen So Vividly In The Last Few Weeks.