I must join with my colleagues Mr. Price and Mr. Quigley. The reference here to the TIGER grant program is really almost incomprehensible in terms of what one would think Congress and even our friends in the Republican majority should be…

I am listening to our friends on the other side of the aisle in opposition here and the notion about camel's nose, this train has already left the station. Eighteen years ago, the State of California voters approved medical marijuana. We…

I appreciate the gentlelady's courtesy as I appreciate her leadership on this. The matter is that 22 States have moved to reduce the barriers, 17 States now, including our home State of Oregon, have removed barriers to production. But…

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 Oregon will be postponed. amendments en bloc no. 2 offered by Mr. McKeon Mr. McKEON. Madam…

I am listening to my good friend from Alabama, and I don't know if he has actually read my amendment. I, too, am happy to have a debate on the level of our nuclear spending. That is not what this amendment says. The amendment says that we…

We all agree that transparency and nonpartisan oversight strengthens our democracy and promotes greater efficiency and effectiveness in government, especially in monitoring government spending. This amendment provides every Member with an…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle D of title XVI, add the following new section: SEC. 1636. ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL…

Today's congressional business is to deal with the defense authorization legislation. This is a critical bill, a real opportunity to balance our needs for a strong defense and care for our men and women in uniform, with the hard budget…

It is laughable to say that our Air National Guard has all the resources they need. It is not true. And I have entered into the Record argument to the contrary from the people who are actually administering it. I am happy to debate our…

May I inquire as to the amount of time I have remaining? The Acting CHAIRMAN. The gentleman from Oregon has 1 minute remaining.

An upgrade for these 10 operating systems would not only provide significant technological advantage for both homeland defense and worldwide operation, but it would--and this is very important--it is actually going to save money over the…

As I have been listening to the debate this evening following the process, I, too, would offer my congratulations to the chair of the committee and the committee itself dealing with a very difficult situation. There are lots of pressures…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle D of title I, add the following new section: SEC. 136. PROCUREMENT OF CERTAIN RADARS…

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 Oregon will be postponed. {time} 2045 Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Gohmert The Acting…

to increase public recreation opportunities

I supported the research tax credit legislation in the Ways and Means Committee, as I have done repeatedly in the past. I intend to do so on the floor as a first step in getting some certainty into a program that has been plagued with…

Today is National Bike to School Day. How fitting is it that Congressman Jim Oberstar's family's request for the remembrance of our beloved Jim is a contribution to the National Safe Routes to School program? Tens of thousands of children…

I appreciate it. It is hard to improve upon your eloquence because you are speaking in favor of Dr. Fleming being able to advise a veteran, if he was back at the VA, to say don't use medical marijuana. This directive would prohibit him…

I would like to make the point that the gentleman is wrong. I am happy for him to show us where it is prohibited for a doctor to talk about a legal State treatment. There is no Federal prohibition that we have been able to find because, if…

Where in Federal law? I haven't been able to find that. Where is it prohibited for a doctor to give advice to a patient for a treatment that is legal in their State, pro or con? Where is that illegal?

I listened to my good friend from Texas. I am troubled here. Why would we force veterans who are entitled to veterans' health and have a primary physician that meets their needs say, sorry, you don't get it in this case, go out on your own…

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 Oregon will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Runyan

I appreciate the gentlelady's courtesy and the points that she made. I heard my friend, the chair of the committee, talk about it being against the law. I am not aware of any place--and I would direct this to Mr. Culberson--I am not aware…

Any of my colleagues, whether they are in the State that has legalized medical marijuana or not, can find examples of veterans who are benefiting from this treatment, yet the Veterans Administration specifically prohibits its medical…

I deeply appreciate the hard work of the committee to make sure that our veterans are properly cared for. They deserve our best. Too many are returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with obvious wounds--missing limbs. But over 2.3 million are…