Hal Rogers: “And that cutting spending and reducing the deficit will give confidence to the business community to hire people and put…”

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.

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on this question are postponed. Amendments En…

It was very clear, Mr. Chairman, to people on two continents that this Kentucky delegation was serious about its constituent's well being and her need to be home.

I thank the gentleman for yielding time. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong opposition to this amendment. The Appalachian Regional Commission has been an invaluable partner for Appalachia since its inception in 1965. ARC investments have…