Martin Sabo: “So it is not only a limited amendment, but it is something that sort of rushed through committee that is changing this…”

I come to this House debate deeply frustrated over the chaos in Iraq. I voted against authorizing President Bush to take us to war in Iraq. I believed in 2002, and am more certain today that this war has been a grave mistake. Mr. Speaker…

I am disappointed that a point of order is raised on this very good amendment, but I would concede the point of order. The Acting CHAIRMAN. The point of order is conceded and sustained. The amendment is not in order. Amendment Offered by…

I think, clearly, as the author of the amendment says, he clearly is legislating on an appropriations bill and, therefore, violating clause 2 of rule XI. By his most recent statement, he is expanding penalties for the existing law. The…

I thank the gentleman. I am just afraid we are doing another miniature No Child Left Behind in this law that we passed a couple of weeks ago. It is the Federal Government again deciding how the States should run something that States have…