Does anyone really believe it is possible to make even the most basic ends meet on $5.15 an hour?

- Russ Carnahan

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 comp…

- Russ Carnahan

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 su…

- Russ Carnahan

The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act is an important authorization for our country and for our citizens, as we have seen so vividly in the…

- Russ Carnahan

As winter weather settles in around the country, millions of American families are facing skyrocketing home heating prices with even greater impact i…

- Russ Carnahan

From protecting our natural resources to providing maritime security and national defense, the Coast Guard's duties are broad in scope, and the perfo…

- Russ Carnahan

The U.S. Coast Guard is a shining example of how well a Federal agency can perform with its flexibility, speed, and expertise.

- Russ Carnahan

I also rise today in strong support of forward movement on the implementation of health information technology, which has the potential to save the U…

- Russ Carnahan

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