More than a month ago, the House passed H.R. 1911, a bill based on the President's 2014 budget request, which would provide a market-based interest rate for student loans. Editorial boards from across the country have lauded this bill and…

The Obama administration's excessive regulatory actions have been taking their toll on the Nation's economy for some time now. Unfortunately, the President's new climate change plan announced today appears even more costly and contentious…

Our economy continues to struggle. Nearly 12 million of our fellow Americans remain out of work. Why then does the President still insist on standing in the way of creating new jobs by expanding America's energy sector using all of our…

Mr. President, I would like to speak today about the importance of Federal investment in biomedical research. There are many reasons to invest in biomedical research, but the two most important reasons are very simple: biomedical research…

At this time I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the distinguished vice chair of the Ag Committee, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Goodlatte).

There is nothing in the amendment that will bring an additional ounce of sugar under our shores without explicit approval of the Secretary of Agriculture. At this time, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Dent).

For those of us in support of my amendment, I will divide 5 minutes under the control of Congressman Danny Davis, 5 minutes on my side. I rise in support of my amendment, one that would reform our government's sugar program. For too long…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. Announcement by the Acting Chair The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant…

Politics trumped good government today in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Members of this body demonstrated a failure to lead by voting down the farm bill. The Federal Government currently operates a costly maze of duplicative and…

This week marks the 50th anniversary of National Small Business Week. Each year, we devote one week to recognize the importance of small businesses and to honor their successes. While it is admirable to devote a week to small businesses…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle A, of title IV, insert the following: SEC. 4033. GAO PILOT PROGRAM TO COLLECT AND…

How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman has 1 minute remaining.

You know, keeping track of this, it's already done by a bar code, so there's no additional cost. And there's no surveillance. There's no cameras. There's nothing checking on anybody. We're not asking who is buying. We're asking what is…

I reserve the balance of my time, and if my colleague is ready, to close then. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from South Dakota, a member of the committee, has the right to close. The gentleman from Pennsylvania is recognized for 2…

Once again, I'm not against the use of biofuels. I'm against the use of taxpayer dollars going to not-for-profit organizations to promote the use of biofuels. There is not one vehicle that runs 100 percent on biofuel that I know of at this…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike section 9006 and insert the following new section: SEC. 9006. REPEAL OF BIODIESEL FUEL EDUCATION…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. {time} 2130 It is now in order to consider amendment No. 42…

Let me restate again, I recognize there's two different programs. There is one program that was created in 2008 that nongovernmental programs can participate in. There's not capacity within the Forest Legacy Program, Mr. Chairman, to add…