Eleanor Holmes Norton: “I couldn't imagine why this wouldn't have passed; it would help the private sector, it would help the Postal Service.”

Our local police force should not be subject to federalization, an action that wouldn't be possible for any other police department in the country.

D.C. has not been treated as a federal agency for funding purposes in more than 20 years precisely because doing so can force dramatic overnight cuts to essential services, including police, sanitation, and schools.

I urge Members to vote ``no.'' Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Goldman).

Sincerely, Alliance for American Manufacturing.