G. K. Butterfield

I would stipulate that the President was aware of this change in policy, and he would be derelict if he was not aware of the change.

Let me thank you, Mr. McDermott, for yielding time, and thank you for you leadership on this issue. I've watched you for years doing your work, and you are consistent. I thank you so very much. Mr. Speaker, I am opposed to this bill. You…

I have finally received a copy of the bill. It appears to have no ``nutrition'' title at all. Is this a printing error? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman has not stated a parliamentary inquiry. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to…

Shame on the Republican majority. Shame on you. The Rules Committee met last night and is sending us a rule today that has attached to it a bill that we have not seen and have not been able to read. They call it the farm bill. But it…

It is no secret that the Republican Tea Party has a national agenda that is playing out right here in this Chamber today. You are attempting to defund food stamps--yes, you are-- and place poor people, which includes children and the…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of bill, before the short title, insert the following: Sec. ___. It is the sense of Congress that the Army Corps…

I am very disappointed, to say the least, that significant cuts are being proposed to reduce funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. But with that in mind, I've come to the floor this evening with an idea that I think mitigates the…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 23, line 24, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $29,000,000)''. Page 26, line 18, after the dollar amount…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from North Carolina will be postponed. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read as follows: Naval…

I thank you, Congressman Fattah, for convening this Special Order this evening, and I thank you for doing so much for so many. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to my friend and great American, William Herbert Gray, III. I spoke by email…

For the past three Congresses, I have led a strong bipartisan effort to recognize individuals that served our country during World War II in the Merchant Marine.

My bill does not provide for health coverage, disability payments, or payouts of any kind to Merchant Mariners who served during World War II and does not impact direct spending.

insuring that individuals who sacrifice so much in service to our country, receive the recognition they deserve is one of the most important jobs that we have as Members of Congress.

Seeing this bill signed into law is a personal priority and I am hopeful that this hearing signals that I am one step closer to achieving that goal on behalf of World War II Merchant Mariners.

This legislation would expand the acceptable forms of documentation used to determine eligibility for benefits as a Merchant Marine.

Passing this bill is the right thing to do and now is the right time to do it.

How much time is remaining, Mr. Chairman? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from North Carolina has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle A of title IV, add the following: SEC. 4033. SNAP ENHANCEMENT. (a)…

I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlelady from Wisconsin (Ms. Moore).

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from North Carolina will be postponed. Amendment No. 26 Offered by Mr. Marino The Acting CHAIR…

I'm going to ask my colleagues if they would look very closely at this amendment. It's not a radical amendment. It simply empowers those recipients of SNAP to buy very simple and basic items that are related to nutrition, such as toilet…

And you do realize that unless sequestration is reversed or repealed, this is a 10-year proposition? It is not a 1-year deal.

Putting veterans back to work is a key priority for Senate Leadership during the 113th Congress.

I urge the Committee to support S. 262, the Veterans Education Equity Act of 2013, introduced by Senator Dick Durbin (IL).

Let me first begin by thanking the chairman of the subcommittee and the ranking member for their leadership on this committee. I've watched you over the years, and the two of you work together so well, and I thank you so very much. Over…