John Mica: “It's almost impossible to fire a Federal employee.”

I mean, one way to bring the price down is to have competition. Wouldn't that be correct?

I have an amendment at the desk that I offer as the designee of the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Mullin). The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title I, add the…

Again, if you don't have communication, I mean, when they couldn't communicate--and we held funds up a couple of times. I think I participated in that to get your attention.

Mr. Graves and Mr. Richmond and the Louisiana delegation need to immediately address the leadership.