I come from a district where the veterans are not the richest in the country. Corrine Brown countrydistrictrich Change image and share on social
The Emancipation Proclamation, signed by President Abraham Lincoln, was put into effect on January 1, 1863, but news of the Proclamation and enforcement did not reach Texas until after the end of the Civil War almost two years later. Corrine Brown abrahamcivileffect share on social
We are also ignoring and underfunding high speed rail which is one of the best ways to move citizens and improve congestion on our highways. Corrine Brown citizencongestionhigh Change image and share on social
We continue to subsidize highways and aviation, but when it comes to our passenger rail system, we refuse to provide the money Amtrak needs to survive. Corrine Brown amtrakaviationcontinue Change image and share on social
Undoubtedly, there are numerous problems with the immigration system here in The United States. Corrine Brown immigrationnumerousproblem Change image and share on social
Without the funding Amtrak needs to keep operating, we will soon see people that rely on Amtrak to get them to work each day, waiting for a train that isn't coming. Corrine Brown amtrakcomeday Change image and share on social
As a Member of the CBC, I will fight tooth and nail to increase funding for programs, such as Ryan White, that were flat funded in the President's budget. Corrine Brown budgetcbcfight Change image and share on social
Southern states in the confederacy were not ready to give up their fight to secede or give up their way of life, which was made possible in large part through the blood, sweat and tears of African slaves. Corrine Brown africanbloodconfederacy share on social
The punishment should fit the crime and if a doctor or drug company does harm knowingly or negligently to a patient they should be compensated to make them whole. Corrine Brown companycompensatecrime Change image and share on social
If we are wondering why only 19 percent of the American people feel that the Congress is in tune with their priorities, the cuts in Amtrak is one blatant reason why. Corrine Brown americanamtrakblatant Change image and share on social
