Bob Filner: “I do not think we can call it a jobs bill, because it is a retraining bill.”

I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Minnesota, the sergeant major of the United States Congress, Mr. Walz.

On rollcall 539, I was away from the Capitol due to prior commitments to my constituents. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' personal explanation Mr. DesJARLAIS. Mr. Speaker, due to impending weather affecting flight…

I certainly thank the members of the committee and Mr. Bilirakis for working in such a bipartisan manner to protect servicemembers and protect veterans. I think Mr. Bilirakis gave a very comprehensive overview of the bill. Let me just make…

On rollcall 610, I was away from the Capitol due to prior commitments to my constituents. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.'' ____________________