Michael Burgess: “There was no reason we could have not got that information before it was decided to be released.”

I am prepared for the gentleman to close. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time to close. Mr. Speaker, let us talk about priorities. My Republican colleagues have theirs all screwed up, and I am being really kind…

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…

Last night the House Committee on Rules met to report a rule providing for consideration of H.R. 115, the Midnight Rules Relief Act under a closed rule. The rule provides for 1 hour of general debate equally divided between the chair and…

I am prepared to close after the gentleman closes. Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, may I inquire as to the time remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman has 8\1/2\ minutes remaining. Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I yield myself the…