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The truce that ended the "war to end all wars" was signed on the morning of the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month of the year. November 11th has since become a day for all Americans to express our respect and appreciation for the men and women who have served in our armed services and have kept our Nation free. .

Since my first term in Congress, I have been privileged to serve on two of the most important committees in the House of Representatives. In addition to my work on the House Armed Services Committee, I am a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The Committee functions as a "watchdog", with government-wide oversight jurisdiction, and assists Congress with an important constitutional role in overseeing the activities of the federal government.

Mr. Speaker, if the government's handling of the outbreak of H1N1 flu, known as swine flu, is any indication of how it will administer a public health care option, we should all be greatly concerned. .

Recently, consumers were alerted to the implementation of new federal rules expanding credit card holders' rights. These new rights, which take effect next February, arm consumers with more flexibility in dealing with credit card companies. Consumers should also be aware that there are free tools available right now to help them maintain good credit. .