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. Russ Carnahan 000accessappointment share on social
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 advanceamericanask share on social
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 adjustcongressinflation Change image and share on social
The regional security in the Middle East cannot be further compromised by an Iranian loose cannon. Russ Carnahan cannoncompromiseeast Change image and share on social
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. Russ Carnahan abusecongressdollar Change image and share on social
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. Russ Carnahan addadditionalamendment share on social
It is time this Congress listened to the American people and minimum-wage workers, and it is time that we act. Russ Carnahan actamericancongress Change image and share on social
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 broadcoastdefense share on social
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. Russ Carnahan billioncarecost share on social
After the Great Depression and after public urging, a nationwide public competition was held to determine a design for a memorial that would honor President Thomas Jefferson's bold vision for westward expansion for America. Russ Carnahan americaboldcompetition share on social
