Chip Cravaack: “the best defense is probably a good offense.”

As you can see from the most recent ``Mining Tax Guide'' from the State of Minnesota, the Eighth District of State of Minnesota contributes $79.1 million to the State of Minnesota. That is just not inclusive of the income related to taxes…

He is out of order, Mr. Chairman. The CHAIR. The gentleman from Minnesota controls the time.

I honestly cannot distinguish why there should be a difference in the way that you are treated based upon what resides behind the flight deck door.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 2947. This straightforward, commonsense bill will remedy an unintentional consequence of the restrictive language of the original deed set in Cook County…