Joseph Skeen: “The gentleman is correct. ARS could use existing authority and these funds to contract with universities to undertake…”

I always appreciate the gentleman's earnest efforts on behalf of his constituents. Accordingly, and with the full knowledge of our funding constraints, I will attempt to address the gentleman's concerns in the conference.

As Members know, our citizens of the great State of New Mexico mourned the death of Congressman Steve Schiff earlier this year. Steve was one of the most distinguished colleagues of this honorable body we proudly call the ``people's''…

as the dean of the New Mexico delegation in the House, it is my distinct pleasure and honor to welcome and congratulate the newest Member of the House of Representatives, the Honorable Heather Wilson of Albuquerque, New Mexico…

I appreciate the position of the Member on this amendment, but I oppose this amendment. The committee-approved bill includes the President's request for the NEA and NEH. This is a fair amount of funding. This level sustains the increases…