Today, Iowa's Congressional Delegation asked President George W. Bush for his immediate action in requesting adequate funds to help Iowans and other Midwesterners recover and rebuild. Since President Bush's visit to Iowa on Thursday, June 19, 2008 to review damages caused by flooding, tornados, and other severe weather, the Administration has taken limited action in securing additional federal disaster aid for the communities, residents, and businesses affected by the floods.
Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) supported an energy bill to help bring down record-high gas prices. The Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands (DRILL) Act would take several steps to increase our domestic oil supply, including speeding the development of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, reinstating a ban on the foreign export of Alaskan oil, requiring oil producers to drill on current leases, and encouraging development of an Alaska natural gas pipeline.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of this rule because of the flood relief provisions included in the supplemental funding bill. I'm pleased that this amendment includes $2.65 billion for flood relief in my State and others. And I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of this rule because of this important funding...
Mr. Chairman, today I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 6003, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act of 2008. I am glad to see this bill on the House floor, as it shows a commitment by this Congress to strengthening and improving America's passenger rail system and moving Amtrak forward...
Madam Speaker, while the Iraq war has stretched our military thin and our troops continue to struggle with multiple deployments, House Democrats are fighting to improve the lives of soldiers when they return home...
I know that the task of rebuilding a community after a natural disaster can be daunting and overwhelming. I wanted to make sure you had access to information and basic tips that you may find helpful as you deal with the aftermath of the flood and/or tornado that ripped through your community.