Hal Rogers: “I want to note, as well, a word of thanks to you and President Obama for the quick action on Mount Sinjar that actually…”

This assistance will help empower our local police departments and ensure they have the resources they need to safeguard our neighborhoods. Law enforcement plays an important role in the well-being of every American in every congressional…

I urge a ``yes'' vote on this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. {time} 1515

I yield to the gentleman from Kentucky, my close friend, whose district was the hardest hit and whose constituents along with all those impacted are in our prayers.

I request an expansion of Section 202 of the Energy and Water Development Act of 1981 to include the North and South Forks of the Kentucky River near Beattyville, KY.