there are two giant loopholes created here, and I will submit for the Record statements by a number of Indian tribes, the Great Plains Tribal Chairman's Association, the Inter- Tribal Council of Nevada, and the National Congress of…

And 20 percent of the horse population, in reporting data out of California and everywhere else, suggests absolutely the opposite.

Well, there are requirements for the transport under USDA. The problem is USDA does not enforce those requirements.

I would suggest, Mr. Peterson, that people who are rescuing horses have a different mindset and intent than those who are slaughtering for human consumption.

I rise in strong opposition. Let's be very clear, all of these amendments have one intended purpose, and that is to destroy the bill. So if you are in favor of the ban of horse slaughter for human consumption, you need to vote against all…

This is not about that. This is about horses which are in a special place. This is about a practice that is profusely out of whack with the standards of America. Reclaiming my time, I want to talk about the slaughter facilities themselves…

on rollcall No. 407, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.''

I rise to day in opposition of the Berkley amendment. This amendment would outlaw all gambling online throughout the United States. This is unnecessary and would hurt the domestic horseracing industry. The domestic horseracing industry is…

I thank the chairman. And reclaiming my time, I would point out, as we did earlier, that some of the disagreements that exist between those who are concerned with the earmarking process may be better rectified or more rectified in looking…

let me just conclude by reiterating my remarks that this is, as Mr. Terry pointed out, a year of very tough budget numbers. But not only that, we need to control our spending here. The committee understands that, but also understands that…

I will make these very quick points: First, that section 108 is an eligible use of economic development funds. And, therefore, there is no reason to have a separate set-aside of funds, as is proposed here in this amendment. In fact, in…

while I recognize that the gentlewoman from Florida has great intentions here, this bill, as we have said, is all about choosing priorities and making some difficult choices. The proposed reduction in HUD S&E funds, combined with the need…

I do so in opposition to this amendment which I understand takes part of the program and makes it available into the first quarter of fiscal year 2010. The problem with that is that this adds an unneeded complication to the administration…

I will make the point order against the amendment because it provides an appropriation for an unauthorized program and therefore violates clause 2 of rule XXI. Clause 2 of rule XXI states in pertinent part: ``An appropriation may not be in…

once again I reiterate the opposition by the committee to this amendment. It is unnecessary and is an unneeded complication. But I would make the final point that already in existing appropriations the problem of the first quarter of next…

Well, the amount for Armenia, as is being explained to me by the chairman, is about 7 percent. So if I said 7 million, then I misspoke out of MFM. But the total impact, as I understand it, of the taking of the 250, about 50 percent would…

Reclaiming my time, let me conclude by saying that I agree the purposes of this amendment are quite noble and that we as a body and as an institution should be promoting the ideas of reform and we should be intolerant and frustrated, but…

I thank the chairman. I also should point out that the chairman has worked very hard with all of us, both last year and this year, to make this a reality.

I insist that the point of order be extended to the entire paragraph. The Acting CHAIRMAN. Does anybody wish to be heard on the point of order? Hearing none, the Chair will rule. The Chair finds that this section explicitly supersedes…

it is important that I give voice to the important issue of stem cell research. This is not an issue that anyone takes lightly. Life is precious in all forms, and it is important to do all that we can to ensure issues surrounding life and…

I thank you for that kind offer and clarification. Let me just say that it has long been my position that we should not debate past decisions no the Hudson River but look to the future in the region and focus on protecting those…

I am proud to stand here in support of this resolution, a very important resolution introduced by the gentleman from Alabama (Mr. Rogers). I think we are at a critical period of time in this Nation's history, and it comes a couple of days…

I urge the membership to strongly support this piece of legislation for a couple of very important reasons. One, as the gentleman from Kentucky pointed out, FEMA money is running out and, as well, if we think about that in terms of what we…

This bill is important for a lot of structural reasons... I think it is a bold and significant stroke. I think it is the right balance at this point, and I also would point out for first responders that in this bill, this Congress takes…