Deborah Pryce

This is a $2.7 million project. The Federal Government's contribution is $100,000. It is truly a public-private partnership in which the firefighters and the local government and the State government are participating fully.

The union provided the contract to do the renovation. The money proposed in this earmark is only for the historical renovation. The firefighters are the ones who took on the task of coming to the rescue of this very historic site and had…

I am not in need of any further time, and I thank the chairman for his understanding of these issues.

Sir, am I further correct that it was not your intention that the FTC be given broad rulemaking authority with respect to the goods or services that can be offered to a customer simply because the customer uses electricity, but rather the…

Am I further correct that it was not the intention that utility companies be restricted in their ability to report payment history information to consumer reporting agencies?

Section 1287 of H.R. 6 includes permissive rulemaking authority for the Federal Trade Commission to adopt rules protecting the privacy of electric consumers from the disclosure of consumer information obtained in connection with the sale…

When I vote ``yes'' today, I will be voting for America's hardworking families and their children. I will be voting to strengthen the economy and support American jobs. I cannot think of a better vote to take than a vote for America's…

CBO estimates predict that under this very act, premiums for medical malpractice insurance ultimately would be an average of 25 to 30 percent below what they are under current law. Twenty-five to 30 percent below the premiums that we have…

I must take 1 minute to say that the gentleman has misspoken. Our most needy seniors, the seniors who need it most will be getting help with their prescription drugs, the best tool medicine has to offer, by next spring if we pass this…

It is time to demand the best for our children. The gentleman from Delaware (Mr. Castle) and the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Boehner) are offering us that opportunity this evening. I urge my colleagues to pass this fair rule and agree to the…

There were statements made earlier that there were no cost savings in this bill, by a former speaker. There are cost savings. There is group purchasing and insurance benefits, a 25 to 30 percent savings. There is a discount card, 15 to 20…

In conclusion, this is a fair rule which allows us to move on to the task at hand, strengthening the workforce and equipping the worker with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed. As I said earlier, an unlimited supply of jobs would…

It is astounding to me that in the 21st century we would turn back the clock and allow American taxpayer dollars to be used to discriminate against our own citizens based on their religious beliefs. This is 2003. I had hoped that we had…

Mr. Speaker, we have heard the beginning of what I believe will be a very broad and worthwhile debate on how best to secure our beloved country. There is universal recognition among my colleagues that our Nation is a different place than…

I was just curious as to whether the gentlewoman was in favor of her constituents and voted as such when she had the opportunity.

I must say that this bill was discussed at length in the Committee on Rules yesterday, and I am not sure, maybe my friend from Texas was not present, but I believe he was, because it is incredible to me that he is making these statements…

Mr. Speaker, again, this is a good bill; and the Committee on Appropriations has done yeoman's work in balancing a number of very, very important priorities. H.R. 2620 responds to the needs of our veterans. It protects our environment. It…

Joe Moakley was one of the most upfront even-handed Members that I have had the privilege to serve with. This House will sorely miss him. As Ranking Member of the Rules Committee, Joe always had a joke for the members, a smile for the…

Mr. Speaker, I sympathize with my colleague, the gentleman from Montana (Mr. Hill), but it is very important for the Members of this body to realize that we must get our work done. The President vetoed the bill with that important language…

Mr. Speaker, our society values marriage as a fundamental institution that strengthens our moral fiber. Marriage teaches us about love, family, commitment, and honor. How can we promote these ideals if we continue to allow the government…

No, I am not aware of that. I am not aware that is necessarily the case, because the rules of the committee state otherwise. The rules of the committee state this is a public process, that there is a vote on it.

That is being explored. There are several different proposals on the table. I am sure the gentleman is aware that there are many Members on our side of the aisle that are very interested in this as well. I have been trying to work with…

That still is a very viable possibility. We will be working through the next 2 weeks of recess to further that goal. I cannot say exactly that that is how it will happen, but I can say with great assurance that it will no longer be a…

I have to say that I myself personally feel very strongly. I have consistently voted against the subsidy as she has. I would like to see it eliminated. I will confirm that this will be a part of the tobacco legislation.