Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Peace Corps as it reached its 45th anniversary on March 1, 2006. Solomon Ortiz 45thanniversarycorps Change image and share on social
This Congress has promised all manner of border security and port security to the tune of billions of dollars... yet we have - to date - funded our promises for port security at only $900 million. That's quite a distance between what we say and what we actually do. Solomon Ortiz billionbordercongress share on social
This nation's 23 million small businesses need a budget that reflects their value to the economy. Solomon Ortiz budgetbusinesseconomy Change image and share on social
Education makes children less dependent upon others and opens doors to better jobs and career possibilities. Solomon Ortiz careerchilddependent Change image and share on social
For my constituents, owning a home is the culmination of many years of hard work and the realization of the American Dream. At no time should a local entity take those years of hard work solely to increase their tax revenue. Solomon Ortiz americanconstituentculmination share on social
The Peace Corps is an outstanding organization that promotes peace through helping countless individuals who want to help build a better life for the community in which they serve. Solomon Ortiz buildcommunitycorps Change image and share on social
To honor our national promise to our veterans, we must continue to improve services for our men and women in uniform today and provide long overdue benefits for the veterans and military retirees who have already served. Solomon Ortiz benefitcontinuehonor share on social
Education should be one of our top funding priorities; talking about it does not help the teachers and students who desperately need promises fulfilled. Solomon Ortiz desperatelyeducationfulfill Change image and share on social
Education is the silver bullet to improve this Nation's standing worldwide... and our teachers know that. Solomon Ortiz bulleteducationimprove Change image and share on social
As a former veteran, I understand the needs of veterans, and have been clear - we will work together, stand together with the Administration, but we will also question their policies when they shortchange veterans and military retirees. Solomon Ortiz administrationclearmilitary share on social
