Chuck Fleischmann: “One of the things that I would ask Congress to do is pass legislation that would allow us to impose penalties against…”

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

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

Other parts of the country are having brownouts. It is so important who governs.

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…