G. K. Butterfield: “Tourism will not be considered an acceptable rural economic development strategy if it does not serve the needs of local…”

I had spent thirty years in a courtroom before coming to Congress, and, you know, in a courtroom, the rules are so much different than the rules for ethics for Members of Congress.

Where we diverge is how to preserve the program for those in actual need without regulatory loopholes and fuzzy interpretations of the law, both of which exploit the very intent of the program.

Again, how much time do I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from North Carolina has 4 minutes remaining.

Unfortunately, the High Court decided that political gerrymandering is not protected by the Federal Constitution.