Dave Camp: “Never once did I have a client say to me, Pat, I want to buy this house because I can get a higher mortgage interest…”

Every day, honest, hardworking men and women are struggling. Far too many families haven't seen a pay raise in years, and many have lost hope and stopped looking for work entirely. H.R. 4, the Jobs for America Act, will strengthen the…

I withdraw my point of order and claim the time in opposition to the motion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Michigan is recognized for 5 minutes.

At this time, I yield such time as he may consume to the distinguished gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Ryan), the chairman of the Budget Committee and the incoming chairman of the Ways and Means Committee.

I would just say to my good friend from Wisconsin that that was part of the story. Many of these provisions that are bipartisan job-creating provisions have been extended time and time again without being ``offset,'' without being ``paid…