Peter Visclosky

I appreciate the gentleman for yielding and would join in his remarks. I appreciate the position of the gentleman. As, again, I have pointed out in the past, if we look at the need that the gentleman so eloquently stated, it is…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Virginia will be postponed. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: Sec. 110. None…

I rise also to join my chairman in opposition to the gentleman's amendment relative to, again, cutting back on what I think are very necessary investments in our economy as far as research, both as far as renewables, as far as fossil…

I would point out that we have a vote pending in the House for a reduction of about $26.5 million from this account. This would be an additional reduction of another $45 million from this account. The gentleman noted that what his intent…

I move to strike the last word. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Conaway). The gentleman from Indiana is recognized for 5 minutes.

I will be brief. The gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Harris) and I are pretty close, but I will respectfully oppose his amendment for a couple of reasons. One is that the program that is subject to his amendment is coordinating programs with…

I thank the chair and the members of the committee and the exceptional staff that we have for their good work. I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, I would like to express my appreciation to Chairman Frelinghuysen and his staff for their efforts to be inclusive and transparent in drafting this legislation. The chairman has…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Oklahoma will be postponed. Amendment No. 97 Offered by Mr. Frank of Massachusetts

I also rise in opposition to this amendment. The fact is there is an appeal taking place before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. A number of States have filed suit, those suits are going to be in court this spring. This is not an issue…

I appreciate the recognition and stand to oppose the gentleman's amendment, first of all, to make the observation, representing the northwest corner of the State of Indiana, that I believe the gentleman is mistaken in suggesting that the…

But, Marlin, I would simply want to add my voice to Mr. Burton's on behalf of all of the members of the delegation and all of the Members of the House and certainly wish you every success in your endeavor of public service and in serving…

This is a jobs issue, and there should be no doubt in anyone's mind that that is what we are talking about today. In 1990, in the State of Indiana, 226,000 more people worked in manufacturing than in government. This year, 7,000 more…

It is with great pleasure and admiration that I stand before you today to honor the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, AHEPA, Chapter 78, of Merrillville, Indiana, for being named Chapter of the Year during the…

It is my honor to welcome to the Chamber Reverend Randy Scott, who led us in the opening prayer. Reverend Scott has dedicated his life to the service of his community and fellow citizens in northwest Indiana. Before joining the church…

I met Chairman Murtha for the first time in 1977 when I was an associate staff on Appropriations. My Member and my mentor, Adam Benjamin, Jr., was a member of the Appropriations Committee that year. Mr. Murtha, Mr. Carney, Mr. Benjamin and…

we urge to continue to grow at rates that sustain research and innovation enterprise and allow the United States to maintain its scientific leadership and technological competitiveness.

if we do not increase the level of science funding, we are simply underinvesting in the proper role, the true role, of science in our own lives.

The amendment would require all iron and steel purchased with funds authorized by this act to use only American-made steel. This stems from a Steel Caucus hearing that was held in April, where we learned that the government does not have…

I do rise in respectful opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The fact is we ought to ensure our security as a Nation. To best do that, we need to develop, in a bipartisan fashion, in a fashion that exists over a number of…

I do think today as he is sworn in, he is probably best known as Julia Carson's grandson. Henceforth, he will be Andre Carson, Member of Congress, and we welcome you.

I have the sad duty, along with Mr. Burton, in representing every member of the Indiana delegation, to inform the House of the passing of our good friend and colleague, Julia Carson from Indianapolis. I would simply point out, under the…

I appreciate the time and will begin my remarks in opposition, first of all, by again thanking my friend and colleague from Ohio (Mr. Hobson), all of the members of the subcommittee, and the staff, who have done a very good job on this…

I would simply make the observation that for collectively the decisions made for congressional changes in the administration's request represent about 1 percent of the total funding for the Department of Energy in this bill, and they were…

I would emphasize that the money spent in this bill, whether enumerated originally by the administration or by the Congress, are investments, investments in our national security, investments in our energy security, and investments in the…