Mr. Chairman, I would just like to say I agree with the gentleman. I was at the hearing, and I heard the conversation that was there. The difference we had is that the hearing--I understand there was a disagreement with the executive…

Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Wisconsin will be postponed. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Mr. Ratcliffe

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following new section: Sec. 5__. None of the funds…

And I think the judge you referred to was U.S. Federal District Judge David Sam, who was actually appointed under President Reagan.

And if you understood what mine rescue really involved, I think we would all be taking our hats off in a thankful way.

I want to ask--you talked just a little bit about the situation in Utah.

I think that speaks louder than anything that I could say with regard to the limitations of the Mine Act.

I remember one time getting a 12 percent increase, and I was really excited about getting that for a year.

I think one of the myths is about the number of businesses affected.

I thank Mr. Ellison for all his work with the Progressive Caucus. Madam Chairman, I have got to tell you, I couldn't disagree more with the good Governor of South Carolina on the budget. To call the Republican Tea Party-infused budget…

We did a good job of lawyering up again; we have got a lot of lawyers on the panel.