Does anyone really believe it is possible to make even the most basic ends meet on $5.15 an hour?

The U.S. Coast Guard is a shining example of how well a Federal agency can perform with its flexibility, speed, and expertise.

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. tax dollars.

It is time this Congress listened to the American people and minimum-wage workers, and it is time that we act.

Does anyone really believe it is possible to make even the most basic ends meet on $5.15 an hour?

6.6 million people will benefit from a rise in the minimum wage.

I also rise today in strong support of forward movement on the implementation of health information technology, which has the potential to save the United States billions of dollars in health care costs each year.