I would like to say that the goals of this legislation that the gentleman and his supporters have put before us are noble. The supporters have stressed it is to improve accuracy in how we account for loan programs. That's, indeed, a…

In its current form, I am, Mr. Speaker. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Walz of Minnesota moves to recommit the bill H.R. 3581 to the Committee on the Budget with…

I have a motion at the desk, Mr. Speaker. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the gentleman opposed to the bill?

I thank the gentleman for having that opportunity and for allowing this to go forward. I yield back the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Walz). The amendment was…

I have an amendment, Mr. Chairman. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 2, line 14, insert ``interest rates,'' after ``employment,''. Page 3, line 7, insert ``interest rates,''…

Congressman Walz mentioned the 34th Infantry Division 'Red Bull' Brigade Combat Team (BCT) Project in Minnesota during our last hearing in December.

ROA and REA support H.R. 865 Veterans Employment Transition Act of 2011, introduced by Rep. Tim Walz

I will not apologize for the added claimed by Agent Orange.

I would also like to make note the chairman has left, but Chairman Miller, myself, and Congresswoman Fudge kind of led a little initiative...

I would argue we need to hold ourselves to a higher standard.

I think it would work, but I do think the STOCK Act, I think we have thought about this--it wasn't crafted overnight.

the idea of a 9 percent approval rating, that is a disgrace to not only all of us, it is a disgrace to those who have worked so hard to build the democracy.