Hal Rogers: “there is $291 million available for first responders from fiscal 2002. Why do you not apply for it?”

We have had a so-called skinny budget application, which would not even keep the military up with inflation.

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…

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