there is no group of individuals I hold in higher regard than our Nation's veterans who have dedicated their lives to serving our country. Among our veterans I have special admiration for the members of the greatest generation who served…

My colleague, John Dingell and I have another amendment that strikes, in this case, section 112 of this bill because section 112 would prevent the Corps of Engineers from updating regulationsdefining the terms ``fill material'' or…

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 Virginia will be postponed. {time} 1545 The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will read. The Clerk…

Woman, I just want to say Asian carp, is a very troubling situation. In fact, we've got the snakeheads in this part of the country that can walk on dry land from river to river and pond to pond. Something's happening, and it's not good…

Woman, 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, beginning on line 8, strike section 107. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Virginia is…

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 13, beginning on line 1, strike section 112. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Virginia is…

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 Virginia will be postponed. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as…

Well, they own our debt so, you know, you have got to be careful here.

Gov. Sam Brownback has placed the utmost importance on pro-growth tax reform at the state level.

This continues to be a top priority for me and others on the committee.

Did you realize you were the victim of a Chinese Communist plot?

If China is unable to buy American pork either through this acquisition or other means, where will they turn to meet their population's demand for an additional high quality pork?

What about the consumer in regards to prices at the grocery store in regards to pork products?

We have gone even further to boost small businesses, because those businesses are the engine of job creation for our Kansas families.

I am thrilled to hear now that some folks on the other side are concerned about delaying of the permitting process.

I think directing these agencies to be accountable and prioritize this permitting process needs to be done and needs to set these deadlines in a way that is meaningful.

This is not a shotgun deal. This is a long, thoughtful, lots of engagement process when done properly.

It is becoming an enormously important and prevalent fuel source for electricity generation, especially in the Northeast.