Russ Carnahan
Russ Carnahan
John Russell "Russ" Carnahanwas the U.S. Representative for Missouri's 3rd congressional district, serving from 2005 to 2013. He is a member of the Democratic Party...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth10 July 1958
CountryUnited States of America
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years minimum-wage levels
Congress has not raised the minimum wage since 1997. The minimum wage is now at its lowest level in 50 years adjusted for inflation.
years oil pumps
Five years of Republicans' failed energy policies have resulted in Americans paying twice as much at the pump as they did in 2001, while big oil companies make triple the profits.
strong technology years
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.
hearings held iraq regarding relations year
The International Relations Committee, on which I sit, has held only two hearings this year regarding Iraq - a woefully insufficient number.
add additional amendment calling democratic funding million port proposal voted
In 2003, this House voted to kill a Democratic amendment to add $250 million for port security grants; then again, in 2005, against a Democratic proposal calling for an additional $400 million in funding for port security.
people benefits minimum-wage
6.6 million people will benefit from a rise in the minimum wage.
iran israel doubt
There is little doubt that Iran is on a mission to rebuild its nuclear weapons and use that capability to wreak havoc and destruction on Israel and others throughout the world.
easter middle-east cannons
The regional security in the Middle East cannot be further compromised by an Iranian loose cannon.
aggravation people minimum-wage
It is time this Congress listened to the American people and minimum-wage workers, and it is time that we act.
iran aggravation east
Without action, we are going to continue to allow Iran to be a safe harbor for terrorists, see its economy further deteriorate, and see the Middle East further destabilize.
appreciate people priorities
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 make the security of our Nation's ports a priority.
abuse president waste
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.
agency shining example
The U.S. Coast Guard is a shining example of how well a Federal agency can perform with its flexibility, speed, and expertise.
home waiting today
We have a VA hospital back home in St. Louis. Like many of our colleagues, we hear continued concerns about the access and the service. I have seen a statistic that more than 60,000 veterans today are waiting more than 6 months for an appointment at a VA hospital.