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. — Russ Carnahan Copy Share Image
Americans rightly asked, if this is the way our government responds to a natural disaster it knew about days in advance, how would it respond to a surprise terrorist attack? How would it respond to an earthquake? — Russ Carnahan Copy Share Image
In 2003, this House voted to kill a Democratic amendment to add $250 million for port security grants; then again, in 2005, against a… — Russ Carnahan Copy Share Image
The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act is an important authorization for our country and for our citizens, as we have seen so vividly… — Russ Carnahan Copy Share Image
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.… — Russ Carnahan Copy Share Image
The U.S. Coast Guard is a shining example of how well a Federal agency can perform with its flexibility, speed, and expertise. — Russ Carnahan Copy Share Image
As winter weather settles in around the country, millions of American families are facing skyrocketing home heating prices with even greater impact if cold… — Russ Carnahan Copy Share Image
Congress has not raised the minimum wage since 1997. The minimum wage is now at its lowest level in 50 years adjusted for inflation. — Russ Carnahan Copy Share Image
The American people have every right to be outraged with the administration's approval of the UAE port deal. It is time the people's House… — Russ Carnahan Copy Share Image
We know that in 2001 it was believed 78 stem cell lines existed. But now we know there are only 22 that are viable,… — Russ Carnahan Copy Share Image
Americans are also feeling the effects of soaring energy prices at the gas pump. The double burden of these added expenses will be far… — Russ Carnahan Copy Share Image
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… — Russ Carnahan Copy Share Image
Five years of Republicans' failed energy policies have resulted in Americans paying twice as much at the pump as they did in 2001, while… — Russ Carnahan Copy Share Image
Does anyone really believe it is possible to make even the most basic ends meet on $5.15 an hour? — Russ Carnahan Copy Share Image
