Nita Lowey: “Well, that is pretty depressing news.”

I claim time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes.

I am very pleased to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. DeLauro), the dynamic, hardworking, and committed chair of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies…

I urge its support, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Lowey) that the House suspend the rules and pass the joint resolution, H.J…

I am very pleased to yield 5 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone), the chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, a member of my class in the Congress.