Eleanor Holmes Norton: “Because we are the authorizers and the taxpayers tell us that wherever it is, it has to be the best deal for the…”

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.'s local courts have faced chronic judicial vacancies for far too long, delaying justice for residents and placing an unnecessary strain on the administration of our local court system.

This bill would establish a commonsense process to ensure that qualified nominees are not indefinitely delayed by Senate inaction.

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