Niki Tsongas: “May I inquire as to how much time I have left? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Massachusetts has 1\1/4\ minutes…”

Given the information that we have learned from the gas explosions that devastated the Merrimack Valley in September, it is now clear that this disaster was entirely preventable.

This amendment really is a very modest investment in our Nation's workforce and, therefore, worthy of increased funding devoted to this purpose. We can't just be investing in energy technologies; we need to be investing in our people who…

I too, feel that we as a full body of Congress should have the opportunity to debate an authorization for use of military force.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Massachusetts will be postponed. {time} 1730 Amendment No. 14 Offered by Mr. Soto The…