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Mr. President, first of all, I know the Senator from California was disappointed in a few things that went on procedurally, and I am very much in sympathy. But far more significant than that is the bill we are talking about now. We made a…
The Senator mentioned the fact that we have a 6-year bill and 3 years to pay for it. That doesn't really concern me for a couple of reasons. One is that once we start projects, I can assure you that there will be a reshuffling of…
But, to do that, it has--you have prioritize where it is.
Mr. President, first of all, I appreciate the fact that my colleagues from West Virginia, North Dakota, Kentucky, and Montana-- all of us are getting together on this in a bipartisan way. I think it is worth repeating, to make sure…
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Before we begin the hearing this morning, I want to take a couple of moments to reflect on the tragic events that unfolded at my alma mater, Oklahoma State University, this past weekend.
Mr. Speaker, I make a point of order. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Oklahoma will state his point of order.
Mr. Chairman, I very much appreciate the opportunity to respond. I think that probably it is better that you finish the discussion.
Mr. Speaker, I wish to claim time in opposition to the motion to recommit. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Does the gentleman from Texas seek recognition?
Mr. Speaker, I move that the House do now adjourn. The motion was agreed to; accordingly (at 12 o'clock and 14 minutes a.m.), under its previous order, the House adjourned until today, Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at 10 a.m. for…
So, Mr. Speaker, would it be in order to reaffirm that whoever ultimately claims the time is, indeed, in opposition to the motion to recommit? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair would ascertain that before granting recognition. Does the…
Mr. Speaker, in order to seek time in opposition, wouldn't the gentleman or gentlewoman have to be opposed to the motion to recommit? The SPEAKER pro tempore. Time in opposition is reserved for an opponent.
Mr. Speaker and colleagues, why are we here tonight? Why are we compelled to engage in this process? The circumstances, perhaps, might be a little bit like 1910. Do you remember 1910? A dictatorial Speaker who was so totally in control and…
Madam President, I came back today and had really good news over the weekend. I think a lot of people have gotten together on both sides, in the House and the Senate, to do what we are supposed to be doing. I often refer to that old…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to be recognized for such time as I may consume. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________
It is important to consider whether it is likely that uninsured Americans would replicate the next actions the GAO took; namely, knowingly and willingly providing false information in violation of Federal law, which could subject the…
Let me just ask, is the locality pay an easier trigger, an easier hurdle in that, or----