[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 17]
[House]
[Page 22986]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       DEMOCRATIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  (Mr. HARE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. HARE. Mr. Speaker, the record of the Democratic Congress 
demonstrates that we are delivering positive change for the American 
people.
  We began this week by enacting the toughest ethics reform in a 
generation. Lobbyists can no longer lavish Congress with gifts, pay for 
private jets or treat Members to fancy meals. Through honest 
leadership, we continue to move forward to address the real challenges 
facing America.
  On Wednesday, we voted on the CHAMP Act, which strengthens the Child 
Health Insurance Program so that we can reach an additional 5 million 
children who are already eligible for that program. The CHAMP Act 
delivers real progress on health care, and its passage is vitally 
important.
  Democrats also understand that a forward-looking progressive energy 
policy is essential to this country's future. To that end, we will vote 
today on an energy bill that moves us towards energy independence and 
fights global warming.
  Mr. Speaker, during this week alone, the Democratic House will 
deliver on ethics reform, health care, and energy. We're moving forward 
on real solutions that will help the American people in their everyday 
lives.

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