Tom Latham

You will remember also, during the hearings with the Secretary, I asked that very question of the Secretary. You're taking gas tax, vehicle miles traveled off the table, let's find a way to do this. He said: Well, we need to sit down at…

I thank the gentleman very much. I just want to talk about the subject that the gentleman from Massachusetts brought up. The Secretary of Transportation came before the subcommittee. We were talking about the difficulty we were having as…

And I appreciate what the gentleman, my good friend from Massachusetts, is talking about. I think you clearly remember the testimony from Secretary LaHood before the subcommittee. The Acting CHAIR. The time of the gentleman has expired.

I want to thank the gentleman. Unfortunately, for consistency, we're going to have to pursue the point of order. This issue has been brought to my attention. I've expressed concerns myself as to how information is used. Certainly, we want…

I would like to join with the gentleman here in support of this amendment. I would like to make a couple of points. If you represent a rural district, this is an enormous issue. Oftentimes, on average, jobs will pay less in urban areas to…

I thank the gentleman for his comments today. He has been a tremendous advocate for this position. We have talked on many occasions about this particular subject. He is working very hard to resolve the issue. I would hope that we could…

I do rise in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. This is an amendment that on face value is somewhat confusing, shall we say. While it appears that there is a large increase in this account when it says $562 million over last year…

I insist on the point of order. The amendment proposes a net increase in budget authority in the bill. The amendment is not in order under section 3(j)(3) of House Resolution 5, 112th Congress, which states: It shall not be in order to…

I would just tell the gentleman that we accept your amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Clarke). The amendment was agreed to.

I understand the gentleman, and I appreciate the fact that he wants to cut spending. We have, in fact, in this bill cut the spending from the request $1.4 million on this particular line item in the budget. The fact of the matter is, Madam…

I again rise in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. There are some factors that we need to take into consideration. For one thing next year, next fiscal year, we have an additional compensable day which has to be paid for. We have GSA…

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I just want to make the point that I want to continue to work with these two great Members from Florida. It is a real problem for the community, and I will do everything possible to try to be of assistance with addressing this real problem…

I just want to tell the gentleman from Ohio that I have really no problem with the intent of his amendment, that I think he is talking about something that is very real to a lot of folks. My understanding is that waivers that have been…

I do. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The point of order is reserved. The gentleman from Iowa is recognized for 5 minutes.

I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIRMAN. Does the gentleman continue to reserve his point of order?

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 to…

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…

Woman, I rise in opposition to the amendment. We went through the hearing process. We have worked on these numbers to, number one, stay within our allocation, which we have done--we are actually cutting $4 billion in this bill--but also to…

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The point of order is reserved. The gentleman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes. {time} 1310

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentleman from Louisiana is recognized for 5 minutes.

I reserve a point of order on the gentlewoman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentlewoman from Hawaii is recognized for 5 minutes.

I continue to reserve my point of order, but 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 provides an appropriation for an unauthorized program and, therefore, violates clause 2 of rule XXI. Clause 2 of rule XXI states in pertinent part: ``An appropriation may not be in…

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 to…