We have for too long put vast oil and natural gas reserves off limits to exploration and production, as The Washington Post editorial stated this week.

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Water is a finite resource that is essential in the advancement of agriculture, and is...

I fully appreciate the fact that George W. Bush won 49% of my district.

I fully appreciate the fact that George W. Bush won 49% of my district.

The civil rights movement would experience many important victories, but Rosa Parks will always be...

The civil rights movement would experience many important victories, but Rosa Parks will always be...

Sadly, every year hundreds of children are victimized by a convicted sexual offender. Convicted predators...

Sadly, every year hundreds of children are victimized by a convicted sexual offender. Convicted predators...

As a matter of fact, if you do not take into account, as Congressman Ross...

As a matter of fact, if you do not take into account, as Congressman Ross...

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Conservation is an American value, and it is lacking from this bill.

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Mrs. Parks was a shy, soft spoken woman who was uncomfortable being revered as a...

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In addition, to punishing sexual offenders and protecting our children, we must also provide services,...

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Additionally, Smart Irrigation Month serves to recognize advances in irrigation technology and practices that produce...

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In view of China's growing military strength and intentions, the best way to safeguard Asia's...

In coming to the Congress as a new Member and becoming a fellow Blue Dog,...

In coming to the Congress as a new Member and becoming a fellow Blue Dog,...

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Despite the previous efforts of Congresses, our addiction to foreign oil, as the President stated,...

As Taiwan's friend and ally, I believe it is important for the United States to...

As Taiwan's friend and ally, I believe it is important for the United States to...

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For decades, Japan has been a friend and reliable trading partner with the United States,...

This Department of Treasury, run by this administration, using the same tried and true accounting...

This Department of Treasury, run by this administration, using the same tried and true accounting...

Rosa Parks will be remembered for her lasting contributions to society. Her legacy lives on...

Rosa Parks will be remembered for her lasting contributions to society. Her legacy lives on...

It does not matter what party you are a member of in this great Nation...

It does not matter what party you are a member of in this great Nation...

But we must take other steps, such as increasing conservation, developing an ethanol industry, and...

But we must take other steps, such as increasing conservation, developing an ethanol industry, and...

Too often, Indian tribes are at the mercy of the shifting political winds of State...

Too often, Indian tribes are at the mercy of the shifting political winds of State...

Our current energy policy is bankrupt.

Our current energy policy is bankrupt.