I'd like to just make sure that the speaker that was up here, Mr. Becerra, understands that on August 1 of this year we passed a bill to extend tax cuts for the middle class, 256-171. We've already done that, and it's now awaiting Senate…

By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 827 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 827 Resolved, That it shall be in order at any time through the legislative…

For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentlewoman from Fairport, New York, my dear friend, the ranking member on the committee, Ms. Slaughter, pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume…

With great respect to my dear friend, the gentlewoman from San Francisco and minority leader, I'm delighted that she came down to engage us on this very important issue. The gentlewoman does recognize and know that the House on August 1…

I do appreciate the gentleman, my dear friend from Maryland, whom I have not only regular conversations with but enjoy very much. I would once again remind the gentleman that on August 1 of this year we passed, 256-171, an idea that would…

I appreciate the gentleman, my friend, who formerly was the vice chairman of the Rules Committee. I would like to remind him that when he was the vice chairman of the committee, almost half of the 3,075 bills considered under suspension in…

I want to thank my friend, the gentlewoman from New York, for this vigorous debate that we had on the floor today. Mr. Speaker, top to bottom, the leadership of the Democratic Party has been on record here again today saying they want to…

that was very good debate. I would share the concern of Senator Johanns. I remember we backed off this dangerous trend of changing the rules when we fixed the filibuster politically in this political institution. We need to figure out a…

That is where we are, I think, in terms of spending on the program and the need to examine it and see how it works. The establishment says every dollar is needed, not a dime can be reduced. I certainly agree that no one should be hungry in…

So another question I asked was concerning the Department's goal to place more people on food stamps. Here is part of the question from the letter: According to USDA, ``only 72 percent of those eligible for SNAP benefits participated,''…

I don't want to get in a fight with it, but, if necessary, I will use what ability I have in the Senate to insist that we get responses. Mr. President, I yield the floor. ____________________

I ask unanimous consent that I have another 6 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.