Today we are beginning to get some of Budget Chairman Ryan's proposals for so-called ``fixing'' our economy. He doesn't propose eliminating tax breaks for the hugely profitable oil and gas industries. He doesn't consider asking…

Before I talk about the bipartisan Local Taxpayer Relief Act, to reauthorize Impact Aid, before I go to that, I, too, would like to add my condolences to the family of John Adler. John and I used to do yoga and tai-chi together--he much…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 138, after line 9, insert the following (and conform the table of contents accordingly): SEC. 318…

I want to thank Subcommittee Chair Petri and Mr. Mica for accepting my amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The time of the gentlewoman has expired.

Geographically, Hawaii is the world's most isolated archipelago. It is the only U.S. State made up completely of islands. There are four counties in Hawaii, all of which are separated by a body of water. Air travel is the fastest and most…

I would like to close by reiterating once again that I think it is interesting that the FAA chooses to focus on the causes of cockpit smoke. Frankly, if there is smoke in the cockpit, I don't know that we need to be focusing that much on…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Hawaii will be postponed. Amendment No. 11 Offered by Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas The Acting…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 41, after line 5, insert the following (and redesignate subsequent sections, and conform the table of…

Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. In view of the fact that you are in agreement with my amendment, if you would be so kind as to yield a minute of your time to my colleague, Colleen Hanabusa, so she may submit her remarks on this amendment.

I rise to speak in favor of this amendment, and I certainly appreciate the opportunity to speak on this amendment. The basic idea of this amendment is to ensure the safety of the traveling public and those whose job it is to get them…

I again note that the underlying FAA reauthorization bill that we are contemplating tonight acknowledges this concern by asking the DOA to assess what the FAA has done in this area. So, to me, that says that this is an ongoing concern that…

Today a united Hawaii delegation will be introducing the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act in both Chambers of Congress. Long denied the recognition and rights accorded to America's other indigenous people, this bill will…