Chuck Fleischmann: “My biggest concern and my biggest objection to it is that the administration is doing this by Executive order and not…”

My objections to this amendment mirror my objections to the previous amendments to cut funding for regional commissions. I respectfully urge a ``no'' vote on the amendment, and 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…

You stepped up at a time when we really needed a hero to lead TVA.

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