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I yield myself 1 minute. Continuing the comparison between the two efforts, as has been said over and over again today, we certainly have joined in a bipartisan fashion to move this bill. Even though I am not sure and some of our Members…
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 11, line 12, strike ``paragraph (10) of this subsection and''. Page 11, line 16, insert…
Our hearing today is not about the individuals who, out of desperation for drugs, alcohol, or just spending money, misuse food stamps; it is about America's responsibility, this Administration and this Congress's responsibility to make…
I offer my amendment today in the spirit of improving the underlying bill in the area of investor protection with regard to the provisions of research provisions in title I. First, my amendment attempts to mitigate against potentially…
May I inquire as to how much time I have left. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from California has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.
I yield the balance of my time to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Capuano).
Mr. Chairman, I join with Mr. Capuano in saying that we don't normally agree with the Chamber of Commerce. As a matter of fact, this may be the first time that I've agreed with the Chamber of Commerce. But you have also the Council of…
Madam Chair, I yield 3 minutes to the minority whip, the gentleman from Maryland, Mr. Steny Hoyer.
I yield myself the balance of my time. Madam Chair, I would like for us all to recognize that we are taking a step that we are constantly accused of not being able to do, and that is move something in a bipartisan fashion. I'm appreciative…
I yield myself 4 minutes. Madam Chair, I rise today in support of H.R. 3606, the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act. Before I begin my remarks, I would like to thank Chairman Bachus, Chairman Garrett and, certainly, Ranking Member Frank…
In its present form, yes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman qualifies. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Garamendi moves to recommit the bill H.R. 2842 to the Committee on Natural Resources…
Mr. Speaker, I have a motion at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the gentleman opposed to the bill?
Mr. Speaker, my colleagues, those of you that are addicted to late-night C SPAN, you may have noticed this placard which we've used for the last year. If you're not addicted to late-night C SPAN, then let me inform you what this is all…
Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 and clause 9 of rule XX, this 15-minute vote on the motion to recommit will be followed by 5-minute votes on the passage of…
Madam President, I thought I would use this opportunity to inform our colleagues and anyone following this transportation debate as to where we are. Yesterday, we had an opportunity to stop the filibuster and get right to our bill and get…
Facing such large reductions, we would have to reduce the size of the military sharply.
The Congress should be helping you and the President accomplish that goal. Instead, Republicans in Congress attack every proposal you and the President make.