There is a huge divide between the communities and these very violent and thuggish and criminalized forces that are wreaking havoc on the people.

I stand in opposition to the Republican Affordable Care Repeal Act because it is an irresponsible approach that does nothing to address the rising cost of health care that our families and our businesses are facing today. It is a fact that…

The rescue of GM and Chrysler has been a huge success for investors. It has been a success for workers, as well as taxpayers.

I rise to offer an amendment on this paragraph. The CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 3, line 10, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $9,000,000)''. Page 65, line 1, after the dollar…

There's a lot of talk here in Washington about the need to cut our budget deficits; and while that is certainly true, we also need to be talking about another deficit, and that's our country's trade deficit. Last year, the United States…

Today, I rise in opposition to H.R. 4628, a misguided, deeply partisan bill which would cut $6 billion from the prevention and public health fund. For months, I have been proud to help lead the charge to prevent student loan rates from…

I am proud to have cosponsored legislation with my colleagues Mr. Courtney and Mr. Tierney in order to keep student loan rates from doubling in 65 days. Right now, millions of high school seniors are deciding where they are going to attend…

Thank you, Mr. Courtney, for yielding some time. And you're absolutely right: this is a national issue. Certainly in my home State of Michigan, it is an issue of incredible concern to people and young people and older folks, as well, that…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Michigan will be postponed. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Mr. Fleming The Acting CHAIR. It is…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike title III. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 614, the gentleman from Michigan (Mr…

I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today to support my amendment, which strikes a bailout that was slipped into this bill for 41 wealthy sport hunters who want to import polar bear trophies taken during hunts in Canada…

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Chair, I'm the cosponsor of H.R. 3630 because I believe that this bipartisan legislation has the potential to create thousands of jobs in the coming years. My amendment improves this bill by…

I would like to respond to my esteemed colleague in a couple of respects. He mentions that this is outside the scope of the legislation, that this is really not germane to what we're dealing with. I think, hopefully, my colleague will…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Michigan will be postponed. {time} 1100 Amendment No. 16 Offered by Mrs. Capps The Acting…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill insert the following: TITLE VII--REQUIRED DISCLOSURE OF NUMBER OF DOMESTIC AND…

I am certainly pleased that H.R. 3850, the Small Business Contracting Act, raises the small businesses contracting goal from 23 to 25 percent.

This amendment will simply ensure that the government continues its recent successes in contracting with small businesses that are owned by socially or economically disadvantaged folks.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise today in support of Representative Bishop's Democratic motion to instruct conferees. If Congress doesn't act by the end of the month, Americans that have lost their jobs through no fault of their…

I have an amendment at the desk, Mr. Chairman. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 1, line 1, after ``SHORT TITLE'' insert ``; FINDINGS''. Page 1, line 2, insert ``(a) Short…

I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Michigan will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Connolly of Virginia The CHAIR. It is…

While I find it interesting that the speaker from the other side believes that this is fantasy, these are facts. And he believes that facts should not be part of the debate, which is probably why we are in the trouble that we are in right…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Michigan will be postponed. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas The Acting…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 27, insert after line 18 the following: SEC. 12. EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN RULES. Chapter 6 of title 5…

There is no question that Congress must act immediately to help our Nation's small businesses succeed, create jobs and boost our economy. Unfortunately, instead of moving commonsense legislation to extend the payroll tax cuts for middle…

I just want to join in and thank the gentleman from Connecticut for bringing this very commonsense piece of legislation before us. It is essential to bringing capital into our local communities and creating jobs, as Chairman Bachus…