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Again, I am new at this. I understand that we are sort of working our way through this. Here is my question: If this was the inappropriate time for me to bring this amendment, why was I summoned to the podium? The Acting CHAIR. The Chair…

I respect that, Mr. Chairman. I am not asking the Chair for an advisory opinion. I am asking the Chair to clarify the ruling the Chair has already made. Is it with or without prejudice? The Acting CHAIR. The Chair has ruled and is ready…

I respect that, Mr. Chairman. I don't believe that responds to my parliamentary inquiry. Is the Chair's ruling with or without prejudice as to my ability to bring the same amendment at a later time? The Acting CHAIR. The Chair cannot give…

Is the ruling without prejudice as to my ability to offer the amendment at a later time? The Acting CHAIR. The paragraph that has been read is open for amendment at this time.

My understanding is that we are on page 62. That is the page I think on which title IV is printed. My amendment does nothing more than strikes all of title IV. So it seems like this is wholly the appropriate time to deal with that…

Is the point of order that we have not yet reached the appropriate time for making this particular amendment? The Acting CHAIR. The point of order has been stated. The Chair has not yet ruled.

I have a parliamentary inquiry as to the point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman may state his parliamentary inquiry.

My understanding is that this amendment seeks to strike title IV on page 62, which is exactly where we are when I was called to the podium. The Acting CHAIR. Does any other Member wish to be heard?

I want to read something at the beginning of this: ``Abuse of the overseas contingency operation global war on terror cap adjustment is a backdoor loophole that undermines the integrity of the budget process.'' It goes on to say that the…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Strike title IV.

If appropriations come across with any OCO money hidden in it, I will do everything I can to strip it. It is a slush fund and a gimmick, and our own budget called it a backdoor trick last year.

I applaud the chairman for doing something that doesn't happen nearly enough in this Chamber. He is allowing an amendment to come to the floor that he opposes. I think that doesn't happen nearly enough here. I think it speaks volumes to…

I yield to the gentleman from Texas. Mr. McCAUL. As an advocate for civil liberties and privacy rights, I did not oppose the inclusion of his amendment here today on the floor, and that was for good reason. I believe that we need an open…

I thank the chairman for the opportunity to present this amendment, very similar, Mr. Chairman, to the amendment that I presented yesterday that was approved by a majority of both Republicans and Democrats. It is a 7-year sunset provision…

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end the following new section: SEC. __. SUNSET. This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall…

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 South Carolina will be postponed. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Ms. Jackson Lee The Acting…

I will respond in a couple of different ways. Under ordinary circumstances, Madam Chair, I might consider withdrawing the amendment, but I think we are here today under a somewhat extraordinary rule. I do appreciate the chairman's…

I thank the chairman of the committee for the opportunity to present the amendment here today. Very briefly, I will talk about the genesis of this amendment, which is very simple, by the way. It adds a 7-year sunset to all the provisions…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end the following new section: SEC. 12. SUNSET. This Act and the amendments made by this Act…

It is with great honor and pleasure that I introduce to the Chamber today Reverend Tom Tucker. Tom is the senior pastor at Sisk Memorial Baptist Church in Fort Mill, which is just down the street from my house. I was talking to Reverend…

I was in my office watching some of this dialogue, and I will pick right up where the gentleman from Virginia just left off. This is not an attack on Federal workers. I sat on the subcommittee, Mr. Speaker, when we had the hearing on this…

If A, you don't have to register with the SEC, if B, you don't have to register with the SEC, but if A+B, you do have to register with the SEC.

It strikes me that may be looking at reforms to 6103 to make it more waivable.

I think taxpayers, ordinary folks, expect Federal workers to be held to at least a slightly higher standard.