Political Quotes

“Again, Mr. Chairman, I thank the chairman and ranking member. I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Keating). The amendment was agreed to. The CHAIR. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: board of veterans appeals For necessary operating expenses of the Board of Veterans Appeals, $156,096,000, of which not to exceed $15,610,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2018. general operating expenses, veterans benefits administration For necessary operating expenses of the Veterans Benefits Administration, not otherwise provided for, including hire of passenger motor vehicles, reimbursement of the General Services Administration for security guard services, and reimbursement of the Department of Defense for the cost of overseas employee mail, $2,826,160,000: Provided, That expenses for services and assistance authorized under paragraphs (1), (2), (5), and (11) of section 3104(a) of title 38, United States Code, that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs determines are necessary to enable entitled veterans: (1) to the maximum extent feasible, to become employable and to obtain and maintain suitable employment; or (2) to achieve maximum independence in daily living, shall be charged to this account: Provided further, That, of the funds made available under this heading, not to exceed $141,000,000 shall remain available until September 30, 2018. Amendment Offered by Mr. Ruiz”