I commend the gentlewoman from Tennessee for her persistence and for all of her work as far as trying to get a handle on the spending. I would just like to make a couple of points. She mentioned that we're $2 billion below the President's…

I continue on my reservation, and I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Iowa is recognized for 5 minutes.

I make a point of order against the amendment because it proposes to change existing law and constitutes legislation in an appropriation bill and, therefore, violates clause 2 of rule XXI. The rule states in pertinent part: ``An amendment…

I believe we are coming to the end here, and I just want to make a couple of comments. As far as the gentleman from Massachusetts, once again, this will be his last appropriation bill on the floor as the ranking member and a former…

Again, I want to congratulate my good friend, Mr. Olver, and second what he said. The staff on both sides does an outstanding job for this subcommittee and for the country. It's a marvel to watch them work together and to come to this…

I thank the gentleman for his hard work in this area and for his efforts on the Transportation Committee. Commuter railroads are an extremely important mode of transportation and are critical to many of our regional economies. I would be…

I would just accept the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Broun). The amendment was agreed to. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will…

I rise in strong opposition to this amendment. This program was authorized just last year. The funds that are being cut here are for safety inspectors, and we've had explosions in Iowa. The gentleman referred to very tragic pipeline…

I'm very pleased that you've read our comments about HUD and the management problems that they've had down there. Obviously, they've got a long way to go. They are making some real strides and improvement. We worked closely with the…

Due to the hour of the evening, we will accept the amendment. We don't need a lot of discussion. We want to get on with the series of votes, so we will gladly accept the amendment.

Woman, again, I oppose the gentlelady's amendment. This bill provides $45 million for housing counseling--the same as last year and $45 million more than in fiscal year 2011. HUD just reorganized into the new Office of Housing Counseling…

Woman, I accept the amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Broun). The amendment was agreed to. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will…