Chuck Fleischmann: “I want to thank Congressmen Doc Hastings, Chuck Fleischmann and Ben Lujan, sponsors of this bill.”

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.

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding me time. Mr. Chair, I respectfully rise to oppose the amendment. While I completely understand some of the frustrations my colleagues may experience with some of the dealings with the executive branch…

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

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…