The Subcommittee looks forward to hearing from Commissioner Shulman about steps being taken by the Agency to deliver timely service to American taxpayers during this filing season.

Since this administration took office, the price of gasoline has more than doubled. In January of 2009, the national average price for a gallon of gasoline was $1.79. Today, that same gallon of gasoline will set you back $3.84. Yet this…

Last week, I was furious to learn veterans in south Louisiana must wait even longer to receive an upgrade to promised veterans' clinical services in Lafayette and Lake Charles due to bureaucratic incompetence--or something worse. After…

That is singularly the most important jobs legislation this Congress has passed.

We need to recognize that we have incomplete information at this time, and just to proceed cautiously based on that.

the estimates are not complete, and, secondly, they are not comprehensive.

I am pleased to yield such time as he may consume to the chairman of the Human Resources Subcommittee, Mr. Davis.

I thought I made it clear, and I think Chairman Davis did also, earlier, that there are provisions to allow for exceptions as long as the facility serves food. We're talking about stores that purely sell liquor. So I think the gentlelady's…

As a physician, I know firsthand of this really dire need to solve the problem for many families across this country who are struggling with their long-term care needs. I am the oldest of 10 children, and my father was a physician. He died…

I'm pleased to yield my remaining time to the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Paulsen), a distinguished member of the Ways and Means Committee. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Minnesota is recognized for 1 minute.

May I ask how much time remains? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Louisiana has 3\1/2\ minutes remaining, and the gentleman from California has 5\1/2\ minutes remaining.

If any type of food product, including milk, is sold at a store, States can except those from the provisions in this bill.

I'm pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Tennessee (Mrs. Black), a member of the Ways and Means Committee.

I want to thank the gentlewoman for raising the concern about ensuring that TANF recipients have adequate access to their benefits in a variety of locations. That's a very important consideration. This bill requires States to block access…

I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentlewoman from Kansas (Ms. Jenkins), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee. {time} 1530

I am pleased to yield the remaining time to the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Davis), the chairman of the subcommittee, a gentleman who has diligently worked in good faith with the ranking member to reauthorize a TANF program with integrity…

I am very pleased to yield such time as he may consume to the distinguished chairman of the Subcommittee on Human Resources on the House Ways and Means Committee, the gentleman Geoff Davis from the great State of Kentucky, the author of…

Our nation's harbors are a lifeblood of commerce. Years of chronic underfunding have severely limited ship traffic, prevented valuable cargo from moving efficiently, and adversely affected national, regional, and local economies. Funds…

I thank my friend from Texas for yielding some time to me on this important debate. As a physician, I know firsthand about the needs out there with regard to long-term care. I've treated hundreds of patients who've needed it. This is a…

I am deeply grateful for the leadership of Chairman Tiberi and Congressman McDermott, the lead sponsors of ASRA.

Transportation has always been a bipartisan issue in Congress.

I believe there is much work to be done.

I thank Chairman Camp for yielding time to me. Mr. Speaker, before I came to Congress, I was a practicing cardiovascular surgeon with many years of experience, and it was not unusual to get called out in the middle of the night or on a…

I want to thank the gentleman from Minnesota for yielding time to me. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Welfare Integrity and Data Improvement Act, and I want to thank Chairman Davis for his work on this as well as Ranking Member…

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder must resign immediately. After months of evading tough questions and giving unclear answers about Operation Fast and Furious, it now appears the Justice Department's top official has contradicted his own…