Nita Lowey

The status quo is completely unacceptable to many Americans.

I think it is something that Congress is going to debate.

I think we have to be very careful that we aren't really gutting the enforcement powers.

I am delighted to yield the balance of my time to a distinguished Member of the Appropriations Committee, the gentlewoman from California, Ms. Barbara Lee.

I am delighted to yield 2 minutes to the distinguished ranking member of the Defense Appropriations Committee, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Visclosky).

I am delighted to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Wasserman Schultz), the distinguished ranking member of the Leg Branch Subcommittee of Appropriations.

I would be delighted, Mr. Speaker, to yield 1 minute to our distinguished leader, who has provided important leadership on the issue of cutting out waste, fraud, and abuse in our budget, the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Pelosi).

I would be delighted to work with you, but I have read this continuing resolution very carefully and section 3002 reaffirms sequestration. Let's work together. We can be the leaders. Let's send over a bill that does away with…

Before I yield to my next speaker, I would like to thank Mr. Frelinghuysen for addressing sequestration and the devastating testimony of all those representing our distinguished Armed Forces. But I would also like to clarify again that…

I am very pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Bishop), the distinguished ranking member of the MILCON Subcommittee of Appropriations.

I am very pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. Farr), the distinguished ranking member of the Agriculture Subcommittee of Appropriations.

I'm very pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur), the distinguished ranking member of the Energy and Water Subcommittee.

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the distinguished ranking member, the gentleman from New York (Mr. Serrano).

I would just like to quickly remind my colleagues on both sides of the aisle that the Defense bill will be subject to the $46 billion as a result of sequestration, which General Odierno said will hollow out the force. Mr. Speaker, I am…

At this time, I'm delighted to yield 2 minutes to my distinguished leader from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer). (Mr. HOYER asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

Now, since the Citizens United decision, which I strongly oppose, removed limits on independent political donations by corporations and other groups in Federal elections...

So as of today, can you tell us why they didn't realize there was a problem with their methodology, and correct it?

So, to be clear, as of this date, there is no factual evidence that this was a politically motivated review from senior officials at the IRS at the White House; is that correct?

We have a responsibility to the American people to make sure this is rectified and does not happen again.

I am furious that the IRS engaged in ideological scrutiny which is absolutely unacceptable.

I do not think that would have the kind of dramatic effect that people have been worried about in the context of a repeal of the state and local deduction.

I am very concerned about efforts to eliminate or substantially limit the state and local tax deduction.

We propose a simple rule, that if you earn more than a million dollars, you should pay at least 30 percent tax rate.

The tax reform should result in a world where people can do their own taxes, where they do not need accountants and lawyers.

One of the highlights of the bipartisan tax compromise this past December was the inclusion of a permanent patch for the AMTs so that middle class families would not be hit by this unfair and unnecessary tax scheme.