Bob Ney

The countries that would be affected would be those countries who, in fact as the amendment states, the President feels has violated the U.N. sanctions. So it could be any country of the world in fact that would allow for a situation like…

I have got plenty of residents in my district who would like to put in a little time, 2 hours a week, to feel productive, to do something toward the housing that in fact the Government is cooperating with them to provide some living…

The gentleman is correct. It just means you simply have to work, just like everyone else. This is responsible, it is fair, it has exemptions. I urge support of the amendment.

If we read the text, there are hardship exemptions. It can be waived. There are safeguards in this.

This does not cost the taxpayers. They have to have insurance. People are stuck, they cannot go back to their homes. Senior citizens are having to live with their families right now. They cannot go back. To put a good foot forward on this…

It does not, Mr. Chairman. These are for the homes, this is word-specific, that were moved out and brought back. Right now the mayor has to tell the people, for example, ``You cannot bring them back because the aid is going to be cut off…