Last Thursday, our Supreme Court backed that local governments can co-opt private property, and give it to another private entity, for economic development.

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Since 1994, unemployment rates are lower. Median household income is higher. A greater percentage of...

Since 1994, unemployment rates are lower. Median household income is higher. A greater percentage of...

On September 11, the murders of World Trade Center employees and visitors took the lives...

On September 11, the murders of World Trade Center employees and visitors took the lives...

In early January I introduced my legislation, which, besides prohibiting Federal funding of human cloning,...

In early January I introduced my legislation, which, besides prohibiting Federal funding of human cloning,...

First, the firearms industry has been around and has been respected for generations. They provide...

First, the firearms industry has been around and has been respected for generations. They provide...

There are so many exceptions to free speech: child pornography, cross burning, libel, fighting words.

There are so many exceptions to free speech: child pornography, cross burning, libel, fighting words.

At the bottom, the elimination of spyware and the preservation of privacy for the consumer...

At the bottom, the elimination of spyware and the preservation of privacy for the consumer...

I believe that we should allow younger workers to contribute toward a personal account that...

I believe that we should allow younger workers to contribute toward a personal account that...

U.S. economic prosperity is closely tied to the availability of a reliable and affordable supply...

U.S. economic prosperity is closely tied to the availability of a reliable and affordable supply...

We are the biggest donor to the United Nations, contributing 22 percent of the regular...

We are the biggest donor to the United Nations, contributing 22 percent of the regular...

But in my district I have heard from law enforcement officials and across the State...

But in my district I have heard from law enforcement officials and across the State...

Markets rebounded quickly from morning jitters after the London Thursday terrorist bombing.

Markets rebounded quickly from morning jitters after the London Thursday terrorist bombing.

Mr. Speaker, the fact of the matter is that the Ten Commandments are a historical...

Mr. Speaker, the fact of the matter is that the Ten Commandments are a historical...

I think the American people, understandably, have sort of lost faith in the United Nations.

I think the American people, understandably, have sort of lost faith in the United Nations.

Today's terrorists are pursuing a distinct route. They are increasingly attacking civilians in symbolic targets,...

Today's terrorists are pursuing a distinct route. They are increasingly attacking civilians in symbolic targets,...

The Spy Act prohibits keystroke logging, hijacking, and phishing.

The Spy Act prohibits keystroke logging, hijacking, and phishing.

The Spy Act strikes a right balance between preserving legitimate and benign uses of this...

The Spy Act strikes a right balance between preserving legitimate and benign uses of this...

The irony of the Supreme Court hearing on these cases last week and of the...

The irony of the Supreme Court hearing on these cases last week and of the...

Although AmeriCorps is making a difference among its participants and the people they serve, we...

Although AmeriCorps is making a difference among its participants and the people they serve, we...

Specifically, I am concerned about the long-term condition of Social Security. I am committed to...

Specifically, I am concerned about the long-term condition of Social Security. I am committed to...

As the economy grows, so will the demand for energy.

As the economy grows, so will the demand for energy.