Again, let's avoid including divisive language like this. This is a policy rider that is unnecessary. We have defeated it over and over again. Davis-Bacon saves the government money. It requires quality work and quality labor be done on Federal contracts, and it pays a fair day's wages for a fair day's work. I urge all Members to vote ``no'' and reject this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.
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Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for his remarks. I yield to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Loudermilk) of Georgia's 11th District.
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Mr. Chair, I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona will be postponed. The Chair understands that amendment No. 36 will not be…
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