Joe Barton: “I want to engage in a short colloquy with the gentleman from New York (Mr. McHugh) concerning LIHEAP funding. Mr.…”

Mr. Chairman, my time has expired. Next time I would ask unanimous consent if I could ask the question and then answer it myself so that I could make sure I get the right answer I want.

As dean of the Texas delegation, I ask unanimous consent that the gentleman from Texas, the Honorable Michael Cloud, be permitted to take the oath of office today. His certificate of election has not arrived, but there is no contest and no…

I can't tell you how excited I am to have this hearing. It's really exciting for me.

We are just trying to adopt the SPR to the modern situation.