John Parker Sweeney: “In my experience, collective bargaining isn't anathema to these other relationships.”

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 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 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…

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…