Just two quick points. First of all, the gentleman from California (Mr. Issa), the bill yesterday passed on a voice vote, and then he interrupted the Speaker and asked for a vote, which then led to a recorded vote. Secondly, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlelady from New York (Mrs. Lowey), my colleague and ranking member on the Appropriations Committee.
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May I inquire how much time the other side has remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from New York has the only time remaining.
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