This is a major issue in Southwestern Minnesota which is a rural part of my State that doesn't have enough water.

I'm glad that you said that if it was up to you it would be fully funded.

I look forward to our witnesses' testimonies and will now recognize my friend, the distinguished senior Democrat member, George Miller, for his opening remarks.

I will not give up on the idea that there is information that provides a level of transparency so that parents and communities can make decisions about their schools.

I hope ESEA will get back its focus on the kids who are really being lost, who are still being left behind.

the time has come, I think, really for this committee and for organizations to start thinking about how you transition to an information-based system

We have to ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and effectively.

The House has charged this committee to look at rules and regulations within our jurisdiction that may hinder job creation and economic growth.

I think this is a fundamental challenge to us. But I don't know how you get there if you don't go for the reauthorization.

This 'Washington knows best' approach is not helping our nation's education system improve.

Mr. Speaker, listen to the people. Kindergarten teachers, not a group easily riled, are amongst 30,000 of their neighbors in Wisconsin at the State Capitol. The audacity of their demand? The ability to negotiate a living wage, safe working…

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: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. ___. None of the…

Mr. Chairman, in an op-ed published in The Wall Street Journal, President Obama laid out his plan to conduct a comprehensive regulatory review to ``remove outdated regulations that stifle job creation and make our economy less…

Mr. Chairman, 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 Minnesota will be postponed. Amendment No. 11 Offered by Mr. Pence

Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Minnesota is recognized for 5 minutes.

I thank the gentleman. Mr. Chairman, budgeting is about making tough choices. Congress has a responsibility to outline a budget the country can afford that sets priorities to live within those means. Too often in recent years Congress…

Every dollar spent at the Federal level must be accounted for and justified before it is spent.

Mr. President, I rise today to talk about health reform. I would like to start by telling you the story of a little boy named Isaac. From the day his parents brought him home as a newborn to Isanti, MN, he was sick all the time. He had…