I join with the gentlelady from the District of Columbia in applauding what the IRS has done. The IRS effectively gave itself the rules that Mr. Chaffetz would like to have all Federal civilian workers living under. The IRS has a…

May I inquire as to how much time we have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from California has 8\1/2\ minutes remaining.

As you know, the Government Accountability Office is a legislative branch agency that investigates how the Federal Government spends taxpayer dollars. Often called the ``congressional watchdog,'' the GAO investigates instances of waste…

Then I think we both ask for favorable consideration, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Issa) that the House suspend the rules and…

I yield myself such time as I may consume. I would like to join with my colleague, Ms. Norton, in her comments just a moment ago. {time} 1720 The President recognizes that now is the time to work on a bipartisan basis on budget autonomy…

I yield myself 1 minute. The gentleman from California is new, and I'm sure he did not mean to disparage our intention. Our intention was, in fact, to bring accountability and, in fact, a sense of pride to the Federal workforce, one in…

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, the gentlelady is entitled to her opinion, but I don't believe her facts. Our information shows that, in fact, first of all, this bill only pertains to civilian personnel. It does not…

I yield myself the remaining time. Mr. Speaker, I would like to close on a little bit quieter note than the debate. The debate was, rightfully so, heated, and it was heated because, in fact, we are making an important symbolic statement in…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Can you also tell me if that proposed list of anomalies included any changes to the provisions in current law regarding what is commonly called 6-day delivery and requires a level of service by the Postal Service…

On February 6, the Postal Service announced a plan to move to a modified 6-day delivery schedule beginning in August. Under this plan, the Postal Service will continue high-quality delivery 6 days a week using its express and priority mail…

It is my understanding that the Office of Management and Budget submitted a list of proposed anomalies for the pending continuing resolution. Is that correct, and can you tell me the date that the Office of Management and Budget…

Today I rise in support of the Academic Competition Resolution of 2013. The resolution, which will establish a yearly academic competition in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics each year in each congressional…