John Kline

I now yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Russell), a new member of the committee and someone who has been actively engaged in the major debates since he has walked into this body.

Somehow I am not surprised that the Obama administration supports the administration's National Labor Relations Board's actions. At this time, I am very pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Walberg), the chairman…

I want to again thank Chairman Kline, Congresswoman Foxx, and all the members of this committee--Ranking Member Scott--for your efforts and leadership.

We need to make sure that the economic progress that we are seeing results in shared prosperity for all, and that is exactly what the President's budget is seeking to do: to create an economy that works for everyone--an economy based on…

I appear today with a great sense of optimism about the direction of our economy and the role the Department of Labor can play in sustaining and accelerating this recovery.

Middle-class families are being squeezed, and the last thing we should do is double-down on failed policies.

The president is demanding five new workforce development programs.

This is not a roadmap leading to a stronger middle-class, but a blueprint for more government at the expense of the middle-class.

The president's priorities continue to be more spending, more taxes, and more debt.

As policymakers, we have an obligation to these men and women to do better.

The American people have been through a lot since the recession began more than seven years ago.

Let's ensure the people's priorities are our priorities by rejecting the President's budget and embracing pro-growth reforms.

I want to thank Chairman Kline for his continued leadership in this area.

There is absolutely no reason why union organizers need employees' phone numbers, e-mail addresses, work schedules, and home addresses.

Workers deserve an opportunity to get the facts and discuss these matters with their friends, family members, coworkers, and yes, their employers as well.

The board's rule eviscerates the right of employers to speak freely to employees during an organizing campaign.

I feel like I have to compliment the minority for writing a bill in 2 days that is a ream and a half of paper--that is quite an accomplishment--that adds more programs, costs more money, and doubles down on what are failed policies. The…

Can I inquire as to how much time is remaining on each side? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Minnesota has 1 minute remaining. The gentleman from Virginia has 1\1/2\ minutes remaining.

I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Russell), a new member of the committee whose leadership has been very impressive, and his passion on this is unmatched.

Regretfully, I continue to oppose the gentlelady's amendment. I ask my colleagues to oppose it, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from California (Ms…

I want to thank the gentleman for offering his amendment, even though I am opposed to it. I agree, the evaluation of Federal programs is important, and we need to better understand what works in education. It is for that reason the…

I claim time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Minnesota is recognized for 5 minutes.

I claim the time in opposition to the gentlewoman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Minnesota is recognized for 5 minutes.

I will just take a few seconds here. I do appreciate the gentleman's passion. As the gentleman pointed out, the Department of Education, the government already has the ability to conduct such research. Much research has already been done…

I claim the time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Minnesota is recognized for 5 minutes.