As a matter of fact, if you do not take into account, as Congressman Ross just stated, the Social Security surplus, our fiscal deficit, ladies and gentlemen, is over $700 billion today. — Jim Costa Copy Share Image
This Department of Treasury, run by this administration, using the same tried and true accounting methods that every business in America uses, cast new light on the fiscal severity that our Nation is facing, what some would call a mess. — Jim Costa Copy Share Image
In view of China's growing military strength and intentions, the best way to safeguard Asia's permanent peace and prosperity is to have all Asian… — Jim Costa Copy Share Image
We have for too long put vast oil and natural gas reserves off limits to exploration and production, as The Washington Post editorial stated… — Jim Costa Copy Share Image
But we must take other steps, such as increasing conservation, developing an ethanol industry, and increasing CAFE standards if we are to make our… — Jim Costa Copy Share Image
Sadly, every year hundreds of children are victimized by a convicted sexual offender. Convicted predators should be put in prison where they belong and… — Jim Costa Copy Share Image
When you're in a broken family and your role model is a violent male, boys grow up believing that's the way they're supposed to… — Jim Costa Copy Share Image
Despite the previous efforts of Congresses, our addiction to foreign oil, as the President stated, is greater today than ever before. That dependency is… — Jim Costa Copy Share Image
In coming to the Congress as a new Member and becoming a fellow Blue Dog, we have had an opportunity to share and really… — Jim Costa Copy Share Image
Rosa Parks will be remembered for her lasting contributions to society. Her legacy lives on in the continued struggle for civil rights around the… — Jim Costa Copy Share Image
Additionally, Smart Irrigation Month serves to recognize advances in irrigation technology and practices that produce not only more but also higher quality plants with… — Jim Costa Copy Share Image
The civil rights movement would experience many important victories, but Rosa Parks will always be remembered as its catalyst. — Jim Costa Copy Share Image
