The last thing we need to do in this House as this legislative year draws to a close is to further the corrupting influence of special interest money in presidential campaigns. But this is what the Republican leadership is determined to…

I am unalterably opposed to this proposed Constitutional amendment. President Obama stated it succinctly earlier this year: ``We won't need a constitutional amendment to do our job.'' He is right. President Clinton and Congress enjoyed…

I thank the gentlelady for yielding to me. Mr. Speaker, I also rise in opposition to this legislation. I think Mr. Markey made an articulate case and a compelling case. If we expect European companies to comply with U.S. laws when they do…

The supporters of this bill claim that this legislation will save jobs. Their main evidence is a report by the Electric Power Research Institute that claims that regulating coal ash as hazardous waste would lead to the loss of 300,000…

At this point I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Ellison).

I claim time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes.

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 California will be postponed. Amendment No. 3 Offered by Mr. Markey The Acting CHAIR. It is…

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 267, noes 144, not voting 22, as follows: [Roll No. 800] AYES--267…

If the gentleman will continue to yield, your point is not accurate for existing impoundments; it would apply to future impoundments. And we think for existing impoundments they ought to have the lining and all the other protections as…

I just want to say to my good friends who feel that we've got to move the bill forward and we've got to get a better bill, I understand that, and this bill is going to move forward. But for those who really want a good bill, we're not…

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 8, after line 5, insert the following new subparagraph: ``(H) The coal combustion residuals permit…

Today the assault on the environment in this body continues. Two weeks ago the House voted to repeal the health standards in the Clean Air Act and block the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating toxic emissions from power plants…