Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Waters). {time} 1720

Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to yield 5 minutes to the distinguished gentlelady from California, Congresswoman Barbara Lee, who is the author of this legislation.

Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 207, had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' Amendment No. 7 Offered by Mr. Garrett The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman…

We need to put the partisan gamesmanship aside and pass a budget to get us through FY11.

Education is the great equalizer for many Americans, especially minorities.

We must care for those who cannot care for themselves.

Mr. Speaker, today I rise with my colleagues to talk again about jobs. In order to reduce the deficit, everyone in the Nation must work. But how can you work when you do not have a job? My constituents want to work. They are still hurting…

Mr. Speaker, today I rise with my colleagues for one reason--to talk about jobs again. My constituents still need help. They want to work, but I don't hear any solutions. I've been here for over 2 months, and I'm still waiting to hear a…

Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 156, had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the resolution. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it.

Good afternoon. Madam Chair, somewhere in America today a family is losing their home because they can't afford the health care premiums for a diabetic dad and a hypertensive mom. Somewhere in America tonight a child will die because they…

Mr. Speaker, today I rise with my colleagues for one reason--to talk about jobs. My constituents are hurting. They need help. They want to work. I've been here for almost 2 months, and I'm still waiting to hear a Republican plan for jobs…