I thank the gentleman for his information. I note that an appropriations bill and the CJS bill will be on the floor next week. Let me pursue, if I can, Mr. Speaker, the progress that the Appropriations Committee will be making. Am I correct, Mr. Leader, that this will be an open rule on the CJS bill?
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