Debbie Wasserman Schultz

As the designee of Ranking Member Lowey, I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes.

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes.

I claim the time in opposition, although I do not oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

The gentleman deserves credit for bringing this to the House's attention. The outrage at this medical center speaks for itself, and I look forward to making sure that the IG has the resources that are needed to be able to get to the bottom…

I claim the time in opposition, even though I am not in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I claim the time in opposition, even though I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Adaptive sports promotes the rehabilitation of disabled military service veterans. This is a vital program that allows veterans with disabilities to participate in physical activity, including those with…

This registry is a tool that can be used to identify health concerns, guide discussions with a healthcare provider, and document deployment-related exposures. We need to ensure that the VA is doing all it can to make veterans aware of this…

I claim the time in opposition, though I do not oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I also do not oppose the amendment and find the gentlewoman's concept interesting. It is pretty clear that getting another BRAC round is going to be difficult. In response, many services are demolishing…

I am very sympathetic to the gentleman from Michigan's plight. PFAS chemicals have been found in groundwater and drinking water in Michigan due to their use in firefighting foam at former Wurtsmith Air Force Base. In fact, many closed…

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, even though I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentlewoman from Florida is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

I share your concerns not only about transparency, but also on what appears to be a potential march towards privatization.

You have always been not only incredibly fair but have provided a perspective that was sorely missed and too infrequent, promoting bipartisanship.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Looking forward to hearing from our colleagues today, each of whom I am sure will provide us an important perspective.

I am pleased that we are going to be able to talk about the President's 2019 military construction budget request today.

Giving them the freedom that they should have, particularly under the First Amendment

The Library over the years has phased out terms that are offensive or that fall out of use

Do you think you will expand that to audio books and podcasts as well eventually?

The bottom line that I want to know is have we enabled there to be transparency absent the waiver of the confidentiality by the person who is the victim?

So we haven't changed the transparency in the new bill?

But you aren't prohibited under the law from doing so, you are choosing not to?

But before there is a nondisclosure agreement, if there is one, wouldn't it be more transparent to provide settlement information via office rather than suggest--offer that information in the aggregate.

So why then has the OOC in practice kept the public in the dark about which lawmakers or offices have been accused of improper workplace behaviors?

I will only take 3 or 4 hours. No problem.