Political Quotes

“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 division F (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. The Coal Mine Safety and Health program area of the Mine Safety and Health Administration, comprising 964 employees, with annual salaries aggregating $78,970,000, is hereby reduced by 10 percent (comprising 96 employees, with annual salaries aggregating $7,897,000). The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 504, the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Meadows) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from North Carolina.”