Alan Simpson: “I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Calvert), a member of the Appropriations Committee and, more…”

I thank the chairman for yielding. First, let me say I appreciate the work the chairman has done over the last several months trying to get our regular appropriations bills done and then trying to get this CR finished when it became…

I don't have any further speakers if the gentlewoman is ready to yield back. Madam Chair, I reserve the balance of my time.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management manages the development of energy and mineral resources of the Outer Continental Shelf along our Nation's coastlines. I understand the intent of the gentleman's amendment is to eliminate the Office of…

First, let me say that I am not totally opposed to what the gentleman is trying to do. I think these air tours are important, but I think it is wrong to say they can't place any limitations on them. The gentleman raises the point that they…