Michael Burgess: “It did come up in my district. We had a constituent case earlier this year.”

I thank my friend for yielding, and I certainly want to congratulate the gentleman from Georgia on leading his first rule as a member of the Rules Committee. While he is the newest member of the Rules Committee, he is a seasoned veteran…

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, may I inquire whether the gentleman wants to answer the CBO question or whether he wants me to close?

I am going to yield to Mr. Alford here in just a moment, but let me yield myself 2 minutes for the purpose of a response. It is difficult for me to sit here and be lectured about the cost of living by the gentleman from Massachusetts…

By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 1568 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 1568 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order…