Not allowing them to use their local funds is something that has been said on that side many, many, many times. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Dingell), the dean of the House. (Mr. DINGELL asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)
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