In closing, I just wanted to let the gentleman know that he mentioned that there had been an increase in Federal employees. There have been increases in DOD, DHS, and VA, but all the other agencies over the 10 years have been decreasing…

Again, I wholeheartedly support this legislation, and I think it's a very, very important piece of legislation. I want to congratulate Mr. Hanna and all the cosponsors for it. At the same time, though, there is an old saying: Give me my…

We are going and asking the questions that we are afraid to ask, knowing what the answer might be.

I would think you would take into consideration anything that might cause deaths, particularly from all of these different things.

It has also been reported that among industrial sources in the United States, coal and oil-fired power plants emit the most toxic air pollution.

the affordable care law is trying to make health care available, because there are so many Americans that don't--even if they could afford it, it is not available.

the ACA is progress. And while each individual will face unique circumstances and challenges under ACA, generally there are significant benefits that result in good health for the American public.

we need a new normal in this country.

Frankly, I have a hard time understanding what the majority's problem is with the fuel efficiency standards, or whose interests they are representing in opposing them.

The new standards also will help create new jobs.

I am pleased that the Obama administration is moving forward on fuel economy standards that will decrease our dependence on foreign oil, improve vehicle value for consumers, our constituents, and improve air quality across our Nation.

The new standards are critical to ensuring that consumers are getting the most for their money.

If they are not insured, in many instances, as in my district, they die.

requesting documents related to our purchase and sale of Paclitaxel.

I want to commend the former chairman of this subcommittee, Congressman Elijah Cummings, for his determined efforts in past Congresses to instill greater accountability and transparency to this initiative, which is of critical importance…

The IG report, which I commend Chairman Schapiro for requesting, clearly describes a procedural breakdown within the SEC's ethics process that undermines the public's trust not just in the Madoff matter but also in any other matter before…

I stand in strong opposition, Mr. Speaker, to this bill. The National Labor Relations Board exists to ensure that companies do not discriminate against workers who exercise their rights under Federal law. That protection prevents the…

Mr. Cantor's memo makes assertions about the costs of these rules but does not discuss the benefits.

We urge Congress to allow USDA to move forward expeditiously to implement a final rule that will strengthen and clarify the packers and stockyard acts with commonsense protections for farmers and ranchers.

In my opinion, it is time to work together and take action on proposals we should all be able to support.

We need to find common ground; we need to focus on concrete proposals and we need to pass them now.

we are now reduced to the point of actually hearing, no disrespect, Mr. Barker, about reptiles and how intrusive Federal regulation is in trying to protect the Everglades.

There is a lot of rhetoric in the committee and on the House floor describing regulations as job killers, but regulations perform a critical role in implementing some of our most important laws, such as the Clean Air Act.

Shovel-ready has become a national joke.

I think every member of our committee would agree that creating jobs should be our committee's number one priority.