Chuck Fleischmann: “For the same reasons as the previous amendments, I respectfully urge a ``no'' vote. I yield back the balance of my time.”

While I appreciate my colleague's interest in keeping the Federal spending in check, I would note that the 12 bills reported by the Appropriations Committee collectively adhere to the Fiscal Responsibility Act. How funds are allocated…

This regional commission helps distressed communities across Alaska with basic infrastructure, like water and sewage systems and power generation. For similar reasons as the previous amendments, I respectfully urge a ``no'' vote, and I…

For the same reasons with the previous amendments, I respectfully urge a ``no'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I claim the time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Tennessee is recognized for 5 minutes.