Do you not see a problem with Obamacare coming in and with the subsidies that are about to be asked for?

Over the course of this year it cannot be denied that the IRS has been plagued with a wide range of scandals.

Identity theft, tax fraud has increased exponentially over the past 5 years to the tune of 650 percent.

Yes or no? Do you see the potential for great schemes?

I would encourage you to work closer with those stakeholders to do this.

I would like to address the gentleman from Maryland as he talks about its being about all employees. Indeed, it is, because, if we allow this continued behavior to go on, it will tarnish the good reputation of Federal workers who day in…

Today I want to speak a little bit from the heart. We've heard a lot of debate going back and forth about how we haven't talked about this and how we haven't debated it, but there have been a number of amendments. As this bill comes to the…

I want to clarify one thing. When we talk about a freeze, when is a freeze not a freeze? Only in Washington, D.C. Over the last 3 years, 99.4 percent of Federal employees got increases. Out of every 1,000 employees, only six were denied an…

Facts are a stubborn thing, and what we are hearing today are a number of assertions that truly are not the facts. Let me read from the bill, because the opposing arguments would be that we can fire them for any particular reason, but…

We have had some vigorous debate. Really what this is about is the American people back home. It is about doing the responsible thing for them to see that government actually works and that we are willing to stand up with the people back…

Americans depend on Federal agencies for certain vital services. Failure by Federal agencies and employees to process in a timely manner requests for help or information can result in frustration and financial hardship. Poor customer…

I want to thank the gentleman from Texas for his foresight in bringing forth this bill. I certainly appreciate the fact that we need to be providing better customer service to those who call in and talk to employees on a regular basis. I…