The shutdown has a serious ripple effect on gateway communities.

And without objection, I would like to enter two letters of opposition to the legislation, H.R. 3188.

The incidents that the Chair pointed out that are going on are a consequence of the majority shutting down the Government.

This year, however, they are being turned away.

Personally I am astounded that we are having the hearing to begin with.

I would like to take this moment to welcome our newest member to the subcommittee, Representative Huffman from California.

The North Fork of the Flathead is a place that deserves to be set aside for future generations.

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 Arizona will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico The…

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