Hal Rogers: “Truly our Nation is blessed. We have a remarkable array of natural beauty, which people from all over the world flock to…”

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding me this time. I rise today in strong support of the continuing resolution. With government funding set to expire on Friday, this legislation is necessary to ensure we avoid a harmful government…

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

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.

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, this amendments en bloc contains several measures that could have enjoyed broad support. Unfortunately, it also includes several…