Mr. Speaker, 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…

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

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…

Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 9 of rule XX, the Chair will reduce to 5 minutes the minimum time for any electronic vote on the question of…

Mr. Chairman, 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…

Mr. Chairman, I yield myself as much time as I may consume. First of all, I would like to thank the chairman and the ranking member for making my amendment in order and granting me the opportunity to address this. I rise today to offer…

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,''…

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

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

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...