What has this committee done to simply some of the forms? Nothing. So isn't it time for a new approach?

I want to acknowledge my friend from Pennsylvania, who is a very strong advocate of business.

But I am afraid that we are falling into a rut here that is going to be the detriment not only of this committee and this Congress but of the Nation.

I would urge Members to read Ms. Warren's--one of her books. I have only read the 'The Two-Income Trap.' It is outstanding.

I think the American public really is interested in that kind of a direction because we had a recent poll by the Natural Resources Defense Council that found that Americans want EPA to do more to protect them, not less.

But we want clean water. We want clean air. And I would just say to my friend, that when you see--I understand you have to go--but when we see that there are egregious violations, we have to follow them.

Under the Clean Water Act, the Environmental Protection Agency is mandated to 'restore and maintain the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Nation's waters.'

I have to say to my friends on this committee, you know, I saw this documentary about, you know, what's happening in West Virginia and, granted, it came from a particular point of view, but, you know, there are people who are suffering…

Ultimately, if this bill becomes law, it would mean more pollution, more dirty water, more health problems for Americans forced to rely on these waters.

Scientific research demonstrates that mountaintop removal mining is devastating to both the environment and the health of Appalachian communities.

That is our major concern.

I think it's important what Mr. Kelly just said because you know, it's very easy to paint everything here in black and white.

Everyone in this room today shares a common desire to put America back to work.

I'm going to ask Mr. Issa if one of the places we go would be to go to Coal River Valley to hear what the people have to say because we need to see the people that are living with this and maybe learn a little bit about the direction we…

Social Security didn't create the deficit, but America's seniors are being presented with a fake Social Security crisis to try to trick them into accepting reduced benefits. Social Security will be able to pay 100 percent of its benefits…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Ohio will be postponed. Announcement by the Acting Chair The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title) insert the following new section: ``Sec. __. None of the funds in this Act…

Congress is awakening to its constitutional obligations on matters of war and peace. In the past 2 months, we have sparked a great debate on war and on war powers, the implications of which will continue to be felt in this Nation and…

Members of the committee, before the House completes work on this important bill, I think that it is imperative that the House is provided with one more opportunity to clarify its position with respect to the Constitution and our power…

I think that this committee is the proper forum for us to determine whether or not the low-income minority students who are experiencing these high rate of defaults are in a situation where they are boxed in by the extraordinary cost at…

But let's not miss the connection. The size of the debt comes from the amount of money that people are charged for their education.

You want to explain that? When you say cost and the low wage rate, what do you mean?

But one of the things that... the mountain you have to climb of debt is much larger if you are going to a for-profit college.

In a short time, the House will have an opportunity to reclaim our constitutional authority on matters of war and peace by voting to stop the use of funds for the war in Libya. An agreement has been reached through work that Mr. Amash and…

I move to strike the last word. The CHAIR. The gentleman from Ohio is recognized for 5 minutes.