Michael Burgess: “This is a good agreement that will build upon some recent successes.”

For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time yielded is for…

I am pleased to yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Alford) for his comments.

I never expected that CMMI was actually going to deliver the cost savings that was promised.

I thank the gentleman for yielding additional time. However, one-sided pressure by the White House is not the way to ensure that end. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of this rule from our committee, and I urge passage of the underlying…