Earl Blumenauer: “There was one provision that would have eliminated it altogether.”

I seek the time in opposition to the amendment, although I am not opposed to it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Oregon is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

We have $163 billion a year that is not paid by the top 1 percent of American taxpayers.

House Democrats have collectively shown an impenetrable commitment to the people of sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti.

I deeply appreciate the leadership of my friend from Florida, and his personal experience adds particular impact to his leadership on this. Another tireless champion for rational cannabis reform is Congresswoman Barbara Lee, with whom I…