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Oct 15, 2009

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00:00:01 none LIVE COVERAGE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. WE WILL BE BACK TOMORROW AT 7:00.
00:00:10 HOST [CAPTIONING PERFORMED BY NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE] [CAPTIONS COPYRIGHT NATIONAL CABLE SATELLITE...
00:00:58 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE CHAIR HAS EXAMINED THE JOURNAL OF THE LAST DAY'S PROCEEDINGS AND ANNOUNCES TO THE HOUSE HER APPROVAL...
00:01:13 MR. MICHAUD I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT ...
00:01:30 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE CHAIR WILL RECEIVE A MESSAGE. THE MESSENGER: MADAM SPEAKER, A MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE. THE SECRETARY:...
00:01:37 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MADAM SECRETARY. THE SECRETARY: I HAVE BEEN DIRECTED BY THE SENATE INFORM THE HOUSE THAT THE SENATE...
00:01:55 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN FROM MAINE, CONGRESSMAN MICHAUD, IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE.
00:02:02 Michaud, MichaelU.S. Representative THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. DAVID FERRELL HAS BEEN AN ACTIVE AND COMPASSIONATE AND INSPIRING MINISTER...
00:02:55 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS. THE CHAIR WILL ENTERTAIN UP TO 10 FURTHER REQUESTS FOR ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES...
00:03:11 DeFazio, Peter A.U.S. Representative TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE.
00:03:13 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
00:03:16 DeFazio, Peter A.U.S. Representative ALL ACROSS AMERICA, UNEMPLOYED AMERICANS, STRUGGLING SMALL BUSINESSES HEED THE SIGH OF RELIEF TODAY...
00:04:23 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED.
00:04:25 DeFazio, Peter A.U.S. Representative ALL HAIL GOLDMAN SACHS.
00:04:28 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA RISE?
00:04:33 Gingrey, PhilU.S. Representative TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE AND TO
00:04:36 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
00:04:39 Gingrey, PhilU.S. Representative THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. MADAM SPEAKER, THE SDRATIC PLAN TO PAY FOR HEALTH CARE PLANS ON THE BACK...
00:05:38 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM OKLAHOMA RISE?
00:05:43 Boren, DanU.S. Representative TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE AND TO REVISE AND EXTEND.
00:05:47 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
00:05:49 Boren, DanU.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I RISE TO HONOR ONE OF OKLAHOMA'S MOST RESPECTED POLITICAL LEADERS, SANDY GARRETT....
00:06:53 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE RISE?
00:06:58 Unidentified Speaker I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE.
00:07:02 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
00:07:05 Roe, David "Phil" P.U.S. Representative AS A DOCTOR, I SEE THE HEALTH CARE REFORM DEBATE DIFFERENTLY THAN MY COLLEAGUES. WHEN PEOPLE TALK ABOUT...
00:08:08 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED.
00:08:11 Roe, David "Phil" P.U.S. Representative THANK YOU.
00:08:12 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK RISE?
00:08:16 Arcuri, MichaelU.S. Representative I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE AND TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS.
00:08:21 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
00:08:24 Arcuri, MichaelU.S. Representative THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. ACROSS THE COUNTRY HARDWORKING AMERICANS ARE TIGHTENING THEIR BELTS AND...
00:09:27 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA RISE?
00:09:34 MR. MURPHY TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE.
00:09:36 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED.
00:09:39 Murphy, TimU.S. Representative HEALTH CARE COSTS ARE NOT HIGH BECAUSE PEOPLE HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE. THEY ARE HIGH BECAUSE WE HAVE...
00:10:36 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA RISE?
00:10:41 Unidentified Speaker I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE.
00:10:45 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
00:10:48 Mitchell, Harry E.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY ON BEHALF OF THOUSANDS OF CONSTITUENTS IN MY DISTRICT WHO ARE STILL STRUGGLING...
00:11:53 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA RISE?
00:11:58 Broun, Paul C. Jr., M.D.U.S. Representative TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE AND TO REVISE
00:12:01 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
00:12:04 Broun, Paul C. Jr., M.D.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I PRACTICE GENERAL, GENERAL MEDICINE IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA FOR ALMOST FOUR DECADES....
00:12:50 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE?
00:12:56 Sanchez, LorettaU.S. Representative TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE AND TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS.
00:13:00 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
00:13:03 Sanchez, LorettaU.S. Representative THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. I RISE TODAY TO HONOR ED GREER WHO SERVED AS THE PRESIDENT OF DISNEY LAND...
00:14:29 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELDS. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM LOUISIANA RISE?
00:14:34 Fleming, John Calvin Jr.U.S. Representative I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE.
00:14:38 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION. .
00:14:44 Fleming, John Calvin Jr.U.S. Representative IT IS AN HONOR TO DIRECTLY FOLLOW FORMER CONGRESSMAN MCCRERY AND REPRESENT THE GREAT PEOPLE OF NORTHWEST...
00:15:44 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ALABAMA RISE?
00:15:49 Unidentified Speaker I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE .
00:15:51 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
00:15:58 Griffith, ParkerU.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY TO HONOR A FRIEND, MR. BOBBY HADEN A. SCHOLAR, A SOLDIER, COMMUNITY ADVOCATE,...
00:17:27 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA RISE?
00:17:31 Unidentified Speaker ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS.
00:17:35 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
00:17:36 Pence, MikeU.S. Representative THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. SOMETIMES OUR HEROES FALL ON FOREIGN SOIL. AND SOMETIMES THEY COME HOME...
00:19:39 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CONNECTICUT RISE?
00:19:43 DeLauro, RosaU.S. Representative TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. REVISE AND EXTEND.
00:19:45 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
00:19:49 DeLauro, RosaU.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, LET ME TELL AN OLD STORY RELEVANT TO OUR CURRENT HEALTH CARE DEBATE. ONE DAY A FROG...
00:21:08 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED.
00:21:10 DeLauro, RosaU.S. Representative IT IS THEIR NATURE.
00:21:11 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MONTANA RISE?
00:21:14 Unidentified Speaker TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE.
00:21:16 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
00:21:19 Rehberg, Dennis "Denny"U.S. Representative THERE AREN'T MANY THINGS THAT ARE MORE IMPORTANT TO THE FOUNDATION OF THE WEST THAN TRAINS AND GUNS....
00:22:11 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA RISE?...
00:22:16 Unidentified Speaker TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. REVISE AND EXTEND.
00:22:18 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
00:22:21 Dahlkemper, Kathleen "Kathy" A.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY TO SUPPORT HEALTH CARE REFORM FOR OUR SENIORS. OUR SENIOR CITIZENS DESERVE...
00:23:16 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELDS. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA RISE?
00:23:21 Unidentified Speaker TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE.
00:23:22 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
00:23:29 Buchanan, VernU.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY TO RECOGNIZE THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. BREAST...
00:24:39 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED.
00:24:41 MR. ROONEY WE NEED TO CONTINUE TO EDUCATE OUR FAMILIES ON THIS BILL.
00:24:46 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE RISE?...
00:24:51 Shea-Porter, CarolU.S. Representative TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE.
00:24:53 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
00:24:54 Shea-Porter, CarolU.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, IT IS WITH A HEAVY HEART THAT I RISE TODAY TO HONOR THE LIFE OF SERGEANT JOSHUA KIRK....
00:26:03 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELDS. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS RISE?
00:26:06 Unidentified Speaker TO ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. REVISE AND EXTEND.
00:26:09 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
00:26:13 Smith, Lamar S.U.S. Representative MR. SPEAKER, TWO RECENT SURVEYS, ONE OF MEXICANS AND ONE OF AMERICANS, ADDRESSES POLICIES THAT ENCOURAGE...
00:27:16 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK RISE?
00:27:19 Unidentified Speaker ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. REVISE AND EXTEND.
00:27:22 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
00:27:25 Tonko, PaulU.S. Representative THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. ON TUESDAY, SPEAKER PELOSI ANNOUNCED AN IMPORTANT NEW ADDITION TO THE HEALTH...
00:28:35 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS RISE?
00:28:40 Poe, TedU.S. Representative REQUEST PERMISSION TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE.
00:28:42 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
00:28:45 Poe, TedU.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, THE OAKS APARTMENTS IN ALBANY, OREGON, THIS WEEK DECIDED TO BAN AMERICAN FLAGS. THE...
00:29:58 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA RISE?
00:30:11 Hastings, Alcee L.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, BY THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES, I CALL UP HOUSE RESOLUTION 829 AND ASK...
00:30:18 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE RESOLUTION.
00:30:22 THE CLERK HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 120, HOUSE RESOLUTION 829, RESOLVED, THAT UPON ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION...
00:31:03 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE HOUR.
00:31:07 Matsui, Doris O.U.S. Representative THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEBATE ONLY I YIELD THE CUSTOMARY 30 MINUTES TO MY GOOD...
00:31:33 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
00:31:36 Hastings, Alcee L.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, HOUSE RESOLUTION 829 PROVIDES FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE CONFERENCE REPORT TO ACCOMPANY...
00:41:40 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA IS RECOGNIZED.
00:41:45 Diaz-Balart, L.U.S. Representative THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. AND I'D LIKE TO THANK MY GOOD FRIEND AND FELLOW CO-CHAIRMAN OF THE FLORIDA...
00:41:56 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
00:41:58 Diaz-Balart, L.U.S. Representative THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. SEVERAL YEARS AGO I HAD THE DISTINCT PRIVILEGE TO BRING TO THIS FLOOR FIRST...
00:48:37 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA IS RECOGNIZED.
00:48:41 Hastings, Alcee L.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I'M VERY PLEASED AND PRIVILEGED AT THIS TIME TO YIELD FIVE MINUTES TO THE DISTINGUISHED...
00:48:53 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEWOMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
00:48:56 Slaughter, LouiseU.S. Representative THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. I THANK MY COLLEAGUE FOR YIELDING. MADAM SPEAKER, THERE ARE FEW THINGS...
00:54:01 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELDS. THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA IS RECOGNIZED.
00:54:07 Hastings, Alcee L.U.S. Representative I ESPECIALLY APPRECIATE ALL THE REMARKS OF THE DISTINGUISHED WOMAN. THE RULES CHAIR, MS. SLAUGHTER,...
00:54:36 Polis, JaredU.S. Representative I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA FOR THE TIME AS WELL AS CHAIRMAN PRICE FOR HIS LEADERSHIP IN BRINGING...
00:57:16 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS. THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA, MR. DIAZ-BALART, IS RECOGNIZED.
00:57:20 Diaz-Balart, L.U.S. Representative THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. I WOULD ASK MY FRIEND IF HE HAS ANY ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS.
00:57:28 MR. HASTINGS I WAS GOING TO ASK THE SAME QUESTION OF MY FRIEND. I'M GOING TO BE THE LAST SPEAKER FOR OUR SIDE....
00:57:40 Diaz-Balart, L.U.S. Representative THANK YOU VERY MUCH. MADAM SPEAKER, I VERY MUCH APPRECIATE THE CONTRIBUTIONS DURING THIS DEBATE TO...
01:04:12 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS. THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA, MR. HASTINGS, IS RECOGNIZED.
01:04:18 Hastings, Alcee L.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I YIELD MYSELF THE REMAINDER TIME OR SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. MADAM SPEAKER, THE...
01:06:14 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS. THE QUESTION IS ON ORDERING THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RESOLUTION. THOSE...
01:06:27 Diaz-Balart, L.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER. WE REQUEST THE YEAS AND NAYS.
01:06:32 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE YEAS AND NAYS ARE REQUESTED. ALL THOSE IN FAVOR OF TAKING THIS VOTE BY THE YEAS AND NAYS WILL...
01:32:04 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ON THIS VOTE THE YEAS ARE 243. THE NAYS ARE 173. THE PREVIOUS QUESTION IS ORDERED. THE HOUSE WILL...
01:32:41 Unidentified Speaker MADAM SPEAKER, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO SPEAK OUT OF ORDER FOR ONE MINUTE.
01:32:45 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
01:32:47 Hoyer, Steny H.U.S. Representative I THANK THE SPEAKER. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WE HAD HOPED TO DO AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION BILL, BUT...
01:34:02 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS. WITHOUT OBJECTION, FIVE-MINUTE VOTING WILL CONTINUE. THE QUESTION IS ON ADOPTION...
01:34:17 Unidentified Speaker MADAM SPEAKER.
01:34:19 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA RISE?
01:34:23 Diaz-Balart, L.U.S. Representative WE REQUEST THE YEAS AND NAYS.
01:34:26 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE YEAS AND NAYS ARE REQUESTED. THOSE FAVORING A VOTE BY THE YEAS AND NAYS WILL RISE. A SUFFICIENT...
01:40:19 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ON THIS VOTE THE YEAS ARE 239, THE NAYS ARE 174. THE RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED. WITHOUT OBJECTION, A...
01:40:44 THE CLERK HOUSE RESOLUTION 800, RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SYMPATHY FOR THE CITIZENS OF THE PHILIPPINES DEALING WITH...
01:41:03 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE QUESTION IS WILL THE HOUSE SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO THE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED. THOSE IN...
01:41:18 Unidentified Speaker MADAM SPEAKER, ON THAT I --
01:41:19 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE HOUSE WILL BE IN ORDER. THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA IS RECOGNIZED.
01:41:24 Unidentified Speaker MADAM SPEAKER, ON THAT I QUESTION I REQUEST A RECORDED VOTE.
01:41:28 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE A RECORDED VOTE IS REQUESTED. THOSE FAVORING A RECORDED VOTE WILL RISE. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING...
01:47:54 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ON THIS VOTE THE YEAS ARE 415. THE ARE ZERO. 2/3 OF THOSE VOTING HAVING RESPONDED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE,...
01:48:15 THE CLERK THE HONORABLE THE SPEAKER, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. MADAM, I'M WRITING TO NOTIFY YOU OF MY RESIGNATION...
01:48:42 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE RESIGNATION IS ACCEPTED. THE CLERK WILL REPORT -- FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE...
01:48:57 Larson, John B.U.S. Representative BY DIRECTION OF THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS I HAVE A PRIVILEGED RESOLUTION AND ASK FOR ITS IMMEDIATE RESOLUTION....
01:49:03 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE RESOLUTION.
01:49:05 THE CLERK HOUSE RESOLUTION 834, RESOLVED THAT THE FOLLOWING NAMED MEMBER BE AND IS HEREBY ELECTED --
01:49:11 Larson, John B.U.S. Representative I ASK THAT THE RESOLUTION BE CONSIDERED AS READ AND PRINTED IN THE RECORD.
01:49:16 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE RESOLUTION IS AGREED TO AND THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER IS LAID UPON THE TABLE....
01:49:26 Unidentified Speaker I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO REMOVE CONGRESSMAN SAM JOHNSON OF TEXAS AS A CO-SPONSOR OF H.R. 3612.
01:49:34 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED.
01:50:07 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA RISE?
01:50:10 Price, David E.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 829, I CALL UP THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON THE BILL H.R....
01:50:20 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE TITLE OF THE BILL.
01:50:23 THE CLERK H.R. 2892, AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR...
01:50:32 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 829, THE CONFERENCE REPORT IS CONSIDERED AS READ. THE GENTLEMAN FROM...
01:51:02 Price, David E.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT ALL MEMBERS MAY HAVE FIVE LEGISLATIVE DAYS TO REVISE AND...
01:51:14 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED.
01:51:16 Price, David E.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME.
01:51:18 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN VIRGINIA TECH.
01:51:21 Price, David E.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER --
01:51:22 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN WILL SUSPEND. MEMBERS WILL TAKE THEIR CONVERSATIONS OFF THE FLOOR. THE HOUSE WILL COME...
01:51:53 Price, David E.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I'M PLEASED TO PRESENT THE CONFERENCE REPORT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY,...
02:02:34 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN FROM KENTUCKY.
02:02:41 Unidentified Speaker THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME.
02:02:45 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
02:02:47 Rogers, HaroldU.S. Representative LET ME BEGIN BY SINCERELY THANKING CHAIRMAN PRICE FOR HIS PARTNERSHIP DURING THIS 2010 APPROPRIATIONS...
02:09:37 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA.
02:09:40 Price, David E.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I WOULD LIKE TO YIELD TWO MINUTES TO OUR VALUED COLLEAGUE FROM NEW YORK, AND A MEMBER...
02:09:48 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED.
02:09:50 Lowey, NitaU.S. Representative MR. SPEAKER, I RISE IN SUPPORT OF CONFERENCE REPORT AND I WANT TO THANK OUR CHAIRMAN, CHAIRMAN PRICE,...
02:11:49 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN FROM KENTUCKY.
02:11:52 Rogers, HaroldU.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE VERY DISTINGUISHED RANKING MEMBER OF THE HOMELAND SECURITY...
02:12:00 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
02:12:03 King, PeterU.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I THANK THE DISTINGUISHED RANKING MEMBER FOR YIELDING. AT THE OUTSET I WANT TO THANK...
02:14:08 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA. .
02:14:15 Rothman, Steven R.U.S. Representative I RISE TODAY IN SUPPORT OF THE CONFERENCE AGREEMENT ON THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS...
02:16:08 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN FROM KENTUCKY.
02:16:10 Rogers, HaroldU.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I YIELD THREE MINUTES TO ONE OF THE HARDEST WORKING MEMBERS OF THIS BODY AND A VALUED...
02:16:21 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
02:16:23 Culberson, JohnU.S. Representative THANK YOU, MR. ROGERS. I WANT TO THANK CHAIRMAN PRICE, THE MEMBERS OF OUR SUBCOMMITTEE HAVE A GOOD,...
02:19:41 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
02:19:43 Culberson, JohnU.S. Representative NEVER BEFORE IN OUR HISTORY HAVE AMERICAN SOLDIERS HAD TO WORRY ABOUT PROTECTING THE CHAIN OF EVIDENCE....
02:22:21 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA.
02:22:25 Price, David E.U.S. Representative I YIELD THREE MINUTES TO ANOTHER VALUED SUBCOMMITTEE COLLEAGUE, MR. RUPPERSBERGER, FROM MARYLAND....
02:22:30 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
02:22:31 Ruppersberger, Charles "Dutch"U.S. Representative MR. CHAIRMAN, I STAND IN STRONG SUPPORT OF THE HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS CONFERENCE REPORT...
02:22:40 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
02:22:42 Ruppersberger, Charles "Dutch"U.S. Representative THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION IS CLEARLY OUR TOP PRIORITY. AND THIS BILL DEDICATES MORE MONEY FOR HOMELAND...
02:26:20 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM KENTUCKY.
02:26:28 Rogers, HaroldU.S. Representative THANK YOU.
02:26:29 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WHO SEEKS TIME? THE GENTLEMAN FROM KENTUCKY.
02:26:32 Rogers, HaroldU.S. Representative I YIELD SUCH TIME AS HE MAY CONSUME TO THE VERY DISTINGUISHED RANKING MEMBER OF THE FULL APPROPRIATIONS...
02:26:39 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
02:26:41 Lewis, JerryU.S. Representative THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. ROGERS, FOR YIELDING. MADAM CHAIRMAN, AT THE END OF THE BILL MR. ROGERS OF...
02:30:08 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA.
02:30:11 Price, David E.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I'D LIKE TO YIELD TWO MINUTES TO ONE OF OUR HARDEST WORKING SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS, MR....
02:30:17 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
02:30:20 Farr, SamU.S. Representative THANK YOU FOR YIELDING. I APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE ON THE D.H.S. APPROPRIATIONS...
02:32:45 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM KENTUCKY.
02:32:52 Rogers, HaroldU.S. Representative I RESERVE THE BALANCE OF MY TIME.
02:32:54 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE BEFORE RECOGNIZING THE GENTLEMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA, MEMBERS ARE REMINDED NOT TO TRAFFIC IN THE ...
02:33:05 Price, David E.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, MIGHT I INQUIRE AS TO HOW MUCH TIME IS AVAILABLE ON BOTH SIDES.
02:33:09 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA HAS 10 1/2 MINUTES REMAINING. THE GENTLEMAN FROM KENTUCKY HAS 13...
02:33:18 Price, David E.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I WOULD LIKE TO YIELD TWO MINUTES AT THIS POINT TO THE DISTINGUISHED CHAIRMAN OF THE...
02:33:27 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
02:33:30 Thompson, BennieU.S. Representative THANK YOU VERY MUCH. MADAM SPEAKER, I APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK IN SUPPORT OF THE CONFERENCE...
02:35:49 Price, David E.U.S. Representative 30 SECONDS, MADAM SPEAKER.
02:35:52 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
02:35:54 Thompson, BennieU.S. Representative IN CLOSING I URGE THE PASSAGE OF THIS IMPORTANT LEGISLATION BECAUSE IT MAKES THE NECESSARY INVESTMENT...
02:36:13 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WHO SEEKS RECOGNITION? THE GENTLEMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA.
02:36:21 Price, David E.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I HAVE NO MORE SPEAKERS AT THIS TIME. WE HAD EXPECTED ANOTHER MEMBER TO APPEAR ON THE...
02:36:31 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE IS THE GENTLEMAN PREPARED TO CLOSE?
02:36:33 Price, David E.U.S. Representative I AM PREPARED TO CLOSE. I'M SORRY -- I YIELD --
02:36:40 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN FROM KENTUCKY.
02:36:42 Rogers, HaroldU.S. Representative I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO A HARD WORKING MEMBER OF OUR SUBCOMMITTEE, THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR....
02:36:51 Calvert, KenU.S. Representative I WANT TO THANK THE GENTLEMAN FROM KENTUCKY FOR HIS HARD WORK AND THE DILIGENCE IN PUTTING THIS BILL...
02:37:48 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN FROM KENTUCKY TO CLOSE.
02:37:52 Rogers, HaroldU.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I'M PREPARED TO CLOSE IF THE CHAIRMAN IS.
02:37:56 Price, David E.U.S. Representative I'M PREPARED TO CLOSE, MADAM SPEAKER.
02:37:58 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN FROM KENTUCKY IS RECOGNIZED.
02:38:03 Rogers, HaroldU.S. Representative I YIELD MYSELF THE BALANCE OF THE TIME, MADAM SPEAKER.
02:38:06 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
02:38:09 Rogers, HaroldU.S. Representative IN CLOSING, I REGRET THAT THIS BIPARTISAN AND WELL BALANCED CONFERENCE REPORT CONTAINS PERMISSION...
02:40:26 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA.
02:40:29 Price, David E.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I YIELD MYSELF THE REMAINDER OF OUR TIME.
02:40:32 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
02:40:35 Price, David E.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I RISE ONCE AGAIN TO URGE COLLEAGUES TO SUPPORT THIS CAREFULLY WORKED OUT CONFERENCE...
02:48:41 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 829, THE PREVIOUS QUESTION IS ORDERED....
02:48:51 Rogers, HaroldU.S. Representative I HAVE A MOSQUE.
02:48:53 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE IS THE GENTLEMAN OPPOSED TO THE BILL?
02:48:55 Rogers, HaroldU.S. Representative I AM IN ITS CURRENT FORM.
02:48:57 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN QUALIFIES. THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE MOTION.
02:49:00 THE CLERK MR. ROGERS OF KENTUCKY MOVES TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ACCOMPANYING THE BILL H.R. 2892 TO...
02:49:20 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE PREVIOUS QUESTION IS ORDERED ON THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT. THE QUESTION IS ON...
02:49:32 Rogers, HaroldU.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I DEMAND THE YEAS AND NAYS.
02:49:36 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE YEAS AND NAYS ARE REQUESTED. THOSE FAVORING A VOTE BY THE YEAS AND NAYS WILL RISE. A SUFFICIENT...
03:13:14 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ON THIS VOTE THE YEAS ARE 93, THE NAYS ARE 224, THE MOTION IS NOT ADOPTED. THE QUESTION IS ON ADOPTION...
03:13:18 Unidentified Speaker ADOPTED. THE QUESTION IS ON ADOPTION OF THE CONFERENCE REPORT. THE YEAS AND NAYS ARE ORDERED. MEMBERS...
03:19:52 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ON THIS VOTE THE YEAS ARE 306 --
03:20:23 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ON THIS VOTE THE YEAS ARE 307, THE NAYS ARE 114. THE CONFERENCE REPORT IS ADOPTED. WITHOUT OBJECTION,...
03:20:49 THE CLERK HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 109, H.R. 2423. A BILL TO DESIGNATE THE FEDERAL BUILDING AND UNITED STATES ...
03:21:21 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. MEMBERS WILL RECORD THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE....
03:27:31 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ON THIS VOTE THE YEAS ARE 421, THE NAYS ARE ZERO. 2/3 HAVING RESPONDED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, THERE...
03:28:06 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE HOUSE WILL COME TO ORDER. MEMBERS WILL TAKE THEIR CONVERSATIONS OFF THE FLOOR.
03:28:45 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MEMBERS IN THE AISLE WILL TAKE THEIR CONVERSATIONS OFF THE FLOOR.
03:29:19 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA RISE?
03:29:24 Unidentified Speaker MADAM SPEAKER, I CALL UP HOUSE RESOLUTION 830 AND ASK FOR ITS IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION.
03:29:30 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE HOUSE WILL COME TORD. THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE RESOLUTION.
03:29:43 THE CLERK HOUSE RESOLUTION 830, RESOLVED THAT UPON ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION, IT SHALL BE IN ORDER TO CONSIDER...
03:30:43 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE HOUR.
03:30:48 Matsui, Doris O.U.S. Representative FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEBATE ONLY, I YIELD THE CUSTOMARY 30 MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA, MY...
03:31:11 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
03:31:13 Matsui, Doris O.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, H.RES. 80 PROVIDES THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2442, THE BAY AREA REGIONAL WATER RECYCLING...
03:36:11 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA.
03:36:14 Diaz-Balart, L.U.S. Representative THANK YOU. I'D LIKE TO THANK MY FRIEND, THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MS. MATSUI, FOR THE TIME...
03:36:23 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
03:36:26 Diaz-Balart, L.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, THREE WEEKS AGO THE HOUSE CONSIDERED UNDER SUSPENSION OF THE RULES H.R. 2442, THE BAY...
03:39:51 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA.
03:39:53 Matsui, Doris O.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I YIELD THREE MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, THE SPONSOR OF THE LEGISLATION,...
03:40:06 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED.
03:40:09 Matsui, Doris O.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, A MEMBER OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES...
03:40:16 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED.
03:40:18 Napolitano, GraceU.S. Representative THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER, AND THANK YOU, MS. MATSUI. I RISE TODAY IN STRONG SUPPORT OF H.R. 2442,...
03:42:33 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED.
03:42:35 Napolitano, GraceU.S. Representative THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIR. IT PROVIDES A VALUABLE IMPORTANT TOOL TO STRETCH THE EXISTING WATER SUPPLY...
03:42:59 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA.
03:43:02 Diaz-Balart, L.U.S. Representative I YIELD THREE MINUTES TO MY FRIEND FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. NUNES.
03:43:06 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
03:43:08 Nunes, DevinU.S. Representative I THANK MY GOOD FRIEND FROM FLORIDA. MADAM SPEAKER, THIS WATER CRISIS HAS BEEN CREATED BY THE GOVERNMENT....
03:46:29 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA.
03:46:35 Matsui, Doris O.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, BEFORE I YIELD TO THE NEXT SPEAKER, I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT I KNOW THAT MY COLLEAGUE...
03:47:20 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE
03:47:22 Costa, JimU.S. Representative I THANK MY COLLEAGUE. I RISE TO OPPOSE H.R. 2442, THE RULE THAT WE ARE SPEAKING ON. THE BAY AREA...
03:49:36 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA.
03:49:40 Diaz-Balart, L.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I YIELD THREE MINUTES TO MY FRIEND FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. CAMPBELL.
03:49:45 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
03:49:48 Campbell, JohnU.S. Representative I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING. YOU KNOW, I AM A NATIVE CALIFORNIAN, BORN IN LOS ANGELES. IN...
03:52:37 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA.
03:52:40 Matsui, Doris O.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I YIELD FOUR MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, THE SPONSOR OF THIS LEGISLATION,...
03:52:47 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
03:52:50 Miller, GeorgeU.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I RISE IN STRONG SUPPORT OF THE RULE AND THE UNDERLYING LEGISLATION. I WANT TO THANK...
03:57:27 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA.
03:57:29 Diaz-Balart, L.U.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I YIELD THREE MINUTES TO MY FRIEND FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. MCCARTHY.
03:57:34 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
03:57:37 McCarthy, KevinU.S. Representative I THANK MY FRIEND FROM CALIFORNIA, AND AS I LISTEN TO MY COLLEAGUE FROM CALIFORNIA, I RISE IN OPPOSITION...
03:59:13 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELD BACK. THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA.
03:59:17 Matsui, Doris O.U.S. Representative I WANT TO REMIND EVERYONE HERE THAT EARLIER THIS YEAR SEVERAL OTHER LOCAL WATER MEASURES WERE RESOUNDINGLY...
04:00:23 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEWOMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA.
04:00:26 Diaz-Balart, L.U.S. Representative MR. SPEAKER, I YIELD THREE MINUTES TO MY FRIEND FROM IOWA, MR. KING.
04:00:29 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE MINUTES.
04:00:31 King, SteveU.S. Representative THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA FOR YIELDING. I'M HERE STANDING IN SUPPORT...
04:03:45 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA.
04:03:48 Matsui, Doris O.U.S. Representative LET ME JUST SAY THAT FIVE AMENDMENTS WERE SUBMITTED TO THE RULES COMMITTEE FOR THIS BILL. ALL FIVE...
04:04:02 Diaz-Balart, L.U.S. Representative MR. SPEAKER, --
04:04:04 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE CHAIR WILL REMIND ALL PERSONS IN THE GALLERY THEY ARE HERE AS GUESTS OF THE HOUSE AND ANY MANIFESTATION...
04:04:19 Diaz-Balart, L.U.S. Representative MR. SPEAKER, IT'S MY PLEASURE TO YIELD FIVE MINUTES TO MY FRIEND FROM WASHINGTON, MR. HASTINGS.
04:04:24 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
04:04:26 Hastings, Richard "Doc"U.S. Representative THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. MR. SPEAKER, I RISE TO STRONGLY OPPOSE THIS RULE. AS A FORMER MEMBER OF THE...
04:08:38 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA.
04:08:42 Matsui, Doris O.U.S. Representative MR. SPEAKER, WE ARE IN A DROUGHT. WE ARE IN A DROUGHT. THAT'S A FACT. AND THIS LEGISLATION WILL HELP...
04:10:09 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEWOMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA.
04:10:11 Diaz-Balart, L.U.S. Representative I YIELD ONE MINUTE AND A HALF TO MY FRIEND FROM TEXAS, MR. GOHMERT.
04:10:15 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
04:10:18 Gohmert, LouieU.S. Representative THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I'M PLEASED THAT THIS BILL WILL APPARENTLY BENEFIT PEOPLE IN THE SAN FRANCISCO...
04:11:52 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA.
04:11:55 Matsui, Doris O.U.S. Representative MR. SPEAKER, I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT FURTHER INVESTING IN WATER RECYCLING IS SOUND PUBLIC POLCY. ...
04:12:28 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR 2 1/2 MINUTES.
04:12:31 Blumenauer, EarlU.S. Representative I APPRECIATE THE GENTLEWOMAN'S COURTESY IN PERMITTING ME TO SPEAK ON THE RULE. I WAS SITTING HERE...
04:15:18 Matsui, Doris O.U.S. Representative I YIELD 30 SECONDS.
04:15:20 Blumenauer, EarlU.S. Representative AND I HOPE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MAKES UP FOR THE LOST DECADE. WE ARE IN A SITUATION NOW WHERE WATER...
04:15:53 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA.
04:15:57 Diaz-Balart, L.U.S. Representative MR. SPEAKER, I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO MY FRIEND FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. NUNES.
04:16:01 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES.
04:16:05 Nunes, DevinU.S. Representative I THANK MY FRIEND FROM FLORIDA. I JUST WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT WE SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON THIS ISSUE....
04:17:55 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA.
04:18:00 Matsui, Doris O.U.S. Representative I RESERVE MY TIME.
04:18:01 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEWOMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA.
04:18:05 Diaz-Balart, L.U.S. Representative MR. SPEAKER, I'D ASK MY FRIEND, MS. MATSUI, WHETHER SHE HAS ADDITIONAL
04:18:13 Matsui, Doris O.U.S. Representative I DO NOT HAVE ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS SO IF THE GENTLEMAN WOULD LIKE TO CLOSE.
04:18:19 Diaz-Balart, L.U.S. Representative THANK YOU. MR. SPEAKER, WITH REGARD TO THE ISSUES THAT'S BEEN DEBATED, ONE THING CONTINUES TO COME...
04:22:25 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA.
04:22:31 Matsui, Doris O.U.S. Representative MR. SPEAKER, I YIELD MYSELF THE REMAINDER OF MY TIME.
04:22:35 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEWOMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
04:22:37 Matsui, Doris O.U.S. Representative THE RULE BEFORE US TODAY IS A FAIR RULE THAT ALLOWS US TO MAKE A STRONG FEDERAL COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINING...
04:24:39 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE QUESTION IS ON ORDERING THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RESOLUTION. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE...
04:24:53 Diaz-Balart, L.U.S. Representative MR. SPEAKER, WE REQUEST THE YEAS AND NAYS.
04:24:56 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE YEAS AND NAYS ARE REQUESTED. ALL THOSE IN FAVOR OF TAKING THIS VOTE BY THY THE YEAS AND NAYS ...
04:27:20 Costa, JimU.S. Representative IT IS IN LINE WITH WHAT IS GOING ON IN WASHINGTON TODAY. THE PROBLEM THE ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE...
04:29:45 Holt, RushU.S. Representative HAVE THE PHONE NUMBERS ON THE SCREEN. IF YOU WATCH ALL LOT OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAMMING AND I KNOW...
04:30:22 GUEST FIRST OF ALL, WHAT THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION IS DOING IS NOT SOCIALIZED MEDICINE. SOCIALIZED MEDICINE...
04:40:59 Holt, RushU.S. Representative PALM BEACH, FLA., ON THE REPUBLICAN LINE. CALLER: GOOD MORNING, SENATOR. I APPRECIATE EVERYTHING YOU...
04:42:21 Costa, JimU.S. Representative I CAN'T REALLY TELL IF YOU THINK HE'S PUSHING IT TOO FAR OR NOT. HE IS PUSHING IT. I REALLY ADMIRE...
04:43:35 Holt, RushU.S. Representative GEORGIA, THIS IS RICK. CALLER: I HAVE A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT SLANT TO HEALTHCARE. ALL IDEAS DEBATED...
04:44:55 Costa, JimU.S. Representative YES, YOU HAVE INTRODUCED A LOT OF POINTS. YOU HAVE A FUNDAMENTAL QUESTION. WHAT IS THE FUNDAMENTAL...
04:50:57 Holt, RushU.S. Representative WE'RE SPENDING TIME WITH SENATOR BILL FRIST. THE NEXT CALL IS DAVID ON THE REPUBLICAN LINE FROM THE...
04:51:51 Costa, JimU.S. Representative IRREFLEXIVE ON THE EARLIER QUESTION ABOUT THE PURPOSE OF HEALTH INSURANCE. WHAT IS REALLY SUPPOSED...
04:52:18 Unidentified Speaker IS REALLY DOING TODAY.Y G Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y.Y...
04:56:05 Holt, RushU.S. Representative THE NEXT QUESTION IS FROM JEFFERSON, N.Y. AND VERONICA. CALLER: JUST A QUESTION. MY HUSBAND WAS DISABLED...
04:57:25 GUEST YOU ARE RIGHT, VERONICA. CONGRATULATIONS, AND I HAVE A HUGE RESPECT AND ADMIRATION FOR YOU FOR PICKING...
04:59:26 Holt, RushU.S. Representative KATHLEEN BY TWITTER TAKES ISSUE OF YOUR DESCRIPTION OF THE MEDICATION DRUG BILL.
04:59:39 Costa, JimU.S. Representative I GET THAT A LOT,ARE 221, THE NAYS ARE 193. THE RESOLUTION IS SAY DO NOTTED
04:59:58 Unidentified Speaker THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO REMOVE AS CO-SPONSOR TO H.R. 1989, THE FOLLOWING...
05:00:15 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION. THE HOUSE WILL BE IN ORDER. MEMBERS WILL KINDLY CLEAR THE WELL AND TAKE THEIR...
05:01:20 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE CLERK WILL READ THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS.
05:01:28 THE CLERK PURSUANT TO 10 U.S.C. 4355-A, THE CHAIR ANNOUNCES THE SPEAKER'S APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS...
05:03:03 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE?
05:03:07 Unidentified Speaker MR. SPEAKER, PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 830, I CALL UP H.R. 2442 AND OFFER ITS IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION...
05:03:16 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE TITLE OF THE BILL.
05:03:20 Miller, GeorgeU.S. Representative UNION CALENDAR NUMBER 149, H.R. 2442, A BILL TO AMEND THE RECLAMATION, WASTEWATER AND GROUNDWATER...
05:03:34 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PURSUANT WHO HOUSE RESOLUTIONLE 830, THE YOU -- RESOLUTION 80, IT IS CONSIDERED READ. THE GENTLEMAN...
05:03:50 Price, David E.U.S. Representative MR. SPEAKER, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT ALL MEMBERS MAY HAVE FIVE LEGISLATIVE DAYS TO REVISE AND...
05:04:01 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
05:04:03 Miller, GeorgeU.S. Representative MR. SPEAKER, I YIELD THREE MINUTES TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE.
05:04:11 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE HOUSE WILL BE IN ORDER. THE GENTLEMAN MAY CONTINUE.
05:04:20 Rahall, Nick JoeU.S. Representative THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. MR. SPEAKER, I WISH TO IN THE VERY BEGINNING COMMEND THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA,...
05:07:38 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. WILL THE GENTLEMAN SUSPEND? THE CHAIR WILL RECEIVE A MESSAGE. THE MESSENGER:...
05:07:53 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MS. SECRETARY. THE SECRETARY: I HAVE BEEN DIRECTED BY THE SENATE TO INFORM THE HOUSE THAT THE SENATE...
05:08:11 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON MAY PROCEED.
05:08:15 MR. HASTINGS MR. SPEAKER, I YIELD MYSELF AS MUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME.
05:08:19 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
05:08:21 Hastings, Richard "Doc"U.S. Representative MR. SPEAKER, I RISE ARE YOU LUCK CONTAMINANTLY TO OPPOSE THIS BILL. I SAY SO RELUCTANTLY BECAUSE I...
05:14:03 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED.
05:14:09 Miller, GeorgeU.S. Representative I YIELD MYSELF THREE MINUTES FOR THE PURPOSES OF ENTERING INTO A COLLOQUY WITH THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM...
05:14:40 Napolitano, GraceU.S. Representative THAT IS CORRECT. THE ONE FOR MR. GALLEGLY WAS PASSED AND NEEMEDS WERE ASKED FOR AND NONE WERE INCLUDED....
05:14:50 Miller, GeorgeU.S. Representative MADAM CHAIR, IS IT ALSO TRUE THAT SO FAR THIS YEAR THE HOUSE APPROVED FIVE WATER RECYCLING OR WATER...
05:15:12 Napolitano, GraceU.S. Representative THAT IS CORRECT. THE HOUSE APPROVED FIVE WATER BILLS FOR MEMBERS OF THE MINORITY PARTY AND NO AMENDMENTS...
05:15:32 Miller, GeorgeU.S. Representative I THANK THE GENTLEWOMAN. MADAM CHAIR, IF I CAN PURSUE FURTHER? IS IT TRUE THAT WHEN MY BILL, H.R....
05:15:50 Napolitano, GraceU.S. Representative TRUE. THE GENTLEMAN IS CORRECT. H.R. 2442 WAS APPROVED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT AND NO AMENDMENTS WERE...
05:15:58 Miller, GeorgeU.S. Representative I THANK THE GENTLEWOMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED FOR ENCAGING -- I THANK THE GENTLEWOMAN FOR ENGAGING IN...
05:16:19 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES?
05:16:22 Miller, GeorgeU.S. Representative I RESERVE.
05:16:23 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON IS RECOGNIZED.
05:16:30 Hastings, Richard "Doc"U.S. Representative THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. MR. SPEAKER, I'M PLEASED TO YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA,...
05:16:39 Calvert, KenU.S. Representative UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES THE LEGISLATION BEFORE US WOULD BE APPROVED WITHOUT MUCH ATTENTION OR CONTROVERSY....
05:18:22 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED.
05:18:28 Miller, GeorgeU.S. Representative I YIELD TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM OREGON, MR. BLUMENAUER.
05:18:35 Blumenauer, EarlU.S. Representative THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I LISTEN TO MY FRIEND FROM CALIFORNIA SAY IF WE JUST ALLOW SOME OF THESE...
05:21:31 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN...
05:21:41 Hastings, Richard "Doc"U.S. Representative THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. MR. SPEAKER, I'M PLEASED TO YIELD FIVE MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA,...
05:21:52 McClintock, TomU.S. Representative I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING. MR. SPEAKER, THOSE WHO BLAME THE DROUGHT FOR OUR PROBLEMS IGNORE...
05:26:40 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN...
05:26:49 Miller, GeorgeU.S. Representative I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. THOMPSON.
05:26:53 Thompson, MikeU.S. Representative I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING. MR. SPEAKER AND MEMBERS, THIS BILL IS ABOUT FREEING UP 2 1/2 ...
05:29:04 Miller, GeorgeU.S. Representative ANOTHER ONE.
05:29:05 MR. THOMPSON SUGGESTING THAT MORE HARDWORKING FARMERS ARE MORE HARD WORKING THAN FISHERMEN IS WRONG. THIS BILL...
05:29:40 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN...
05:29:49 MR. HASTINGS MR. SPEAKER, I INQUIRE HOW MUCH TIME IS LEFT ON BOTH SIDES.
05:29:53 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE YOU HAVE 17 1/2 MINUTES LEFT AND THE
05:29:56 Hastings, Richard "Doc"U.S. Representative OK. MR. SPEAKER, AT THIS TIME I'M PLEASED TO YIELD THREE MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM THE SOUTHERN...
05:30:06 McCarthy, KevinU.S. Representative I THANK MY DEAR FRIEND. MR. SPEAKER, AS I LISTEN TO THIS DEBATE, MANY COLLEAGUES ON THE OTHER SIDE...
05:33:16 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN...
05:33:25 Miller, GeorgeU.S. Representative I YIELD THREE MINUTES TO THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MS. LOFGREN.
05:33:28 Lofgren, ZoeU.S. Representative THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. CALIFORNIA'S IN THE THIRD YEAR OF THE DROUGHT. THE SALMON FISHERS ARE IN...
05:35:15 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HER TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RESERVES. THE...
05:35:24 Hastings, Richard "Doc"U.S. Representative MR. SPEAKER, REFERENCE WAS MADE AS TO WHY WE ARE DEBATING THIS BILL ON THE FLOOR WHICH OBVIOUSLY THE...
05:37:43 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
05:37:45 Hastings, Richard "Doc"U.S. Representative BUT WE HAVE BEEN DENIED THAT. I WOULD JUST HOPE THAT THERE WILL BE SOME OPPORTUNITIES LATER ON FOR...
05:38:03 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED.
05:38:08 Miller, GeorgeU.S. Representative I YIELD THREE MINUTES TO THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MRS. SPEERS.
05:38:15 Speier, JackieU.S. Representative I THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I SALUTE MY GOOD FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE, MR. MILLER, ON HIS GOOD WORK. THIS...
05:39:40 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HER TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RESERVES. THE...
05:39:49 MR. HASTINGS MR. SPEAKER, I AMBITION VERY PLEASED TO YIELD FIVE MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, FROM...
05:39:55 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
05:39:59 Nunes, DevinU.S. Representative THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER, AND I THANK MY FRIEND FROM WASHINGTON. SINCE THIS HOUSE IS BEING DENIED THE...
05:44:25 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN...
05:44:34 Miller, GeorgeU.S. Representative I YIELD THREE MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. FARR.
05:44:37 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE MINUTES.
05:44:41 Farr, SamU.S. Representative THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. CHAIRMAN, FOR YIELDING. I HAVE NO BENEFIT IN THIS BILL. I REPRESENT SOME...
05:46:39 Unidentified Speaker WILL THE GENTLEMAN YIELD?
05:46:40 Farr, SamU.S. Representative NO. YOU'LL HAVE TIME. WHEN YOU HAVE THAT PORTABLE WATER YOU OUGHT NOT TO BE USING IT FOR AGRICULTURE....
05:47:30 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. MEMBERS ARE REMINDED TO DIRECT THEIR REMARKS TO...
05:47:42 MR. HASTINGS MR. SPEAKER, I'M PLEASED TO YIELD A MINUTE TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA.
05:47:46 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE.
05:47:50 Nunes, DevinU.S. Representative THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I WANT TO REMIND MY DEMOCRAT COLLEAGUES ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE AISLE THAT...
05:48:36 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN...
05:48:44 Miller, GeorgeU.S. Representative I HAVE NO FURTHER SPEAKERS SO I'LL RESERVE UNTIL IT'S TIME TO CLOSE.
05:48:48 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON.
05:48:52 MR. HASTINGS MR. SPEAKER, HOW MUCH TIME ON BOTH SIDES?
05:48:55 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN CONTROLS 6 1/2 MINUTES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA CONTROLS 13 MINUTES.
05:49:01 MR. HASTINGS MR. SPEAKER, IF THE GENTLEMAN IS PREPARED TO CLOSE, I UNDERSTAND, MR. SPEAKER -- I YIELD MYSELF SUCH...
05:49:08 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
05:49:10 Hastings, Richard "Doc"U.S. Representative MR. SPEAKER, I STOOD UP AND ASKED MY DEAR FRIEND FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. FARR, TO YIELD AND HE SAID HE...
05:51:12 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED.
05:51:18 Miller, GeorgeU.S. Representative MR. SPEAKER, I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. FIRST OF ALL, I WANTED TO BEGIN BY THANKING...
05:58:50 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. ALL TIME FOR DEBATE HAS EXPIRED. PURSUANT TO...
05:59:09 THE CLERK A BILL TO AL TO AMEND THE RECLAMATION WASTEWATER AND GROUNDWATER FACILITY TO EXPAND THE BAY AREA REGIONAL...
05:59:19 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE?
05:59:23 Unidentified Speaker MR. SPEAKER, I HAVE A MOTION TO RECOMMIT AT THE DESK.
05:59:25 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE IS THE GENTLEMAN OPPOSED TO THE BILL?
05:59:28 Nunes, DevinU.S. Representative IN THE CURRENT FORM, YES.
05:59:30 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE MOTION.
05:59:33 THE CLERK MR. NUNES OF CALIFORNIA MOVES TO RECOMMIT THE BILL H.R. 2442 TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES...
05:59:54 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE?
05:59:58 Miller, GeorgeU.S. Representative I ASK THAT THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT CONTAINS A NONGERMANE INSTRUCTION UNDER CLAUSE 7.
06:00:06 Nunes, DevinU.S. Representative THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RAISES A POINT OF ORDER. DOES ANY OTHER MEMBER WISH TO BE HEARD ON...
06:00:49 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ARE THERE ANY FURTHER MEMBERS WHO WISH TO SPEAK ON THE POINT OF ORDER?
06:00:55 Miller, GeorgeU.S. Representative THAT PREVIOUS ACTION OF CONGRESS DOES NOT MAKE IT GERMANE TO THIS LEGISLATION.
06:01:00 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE CHAIR IS PREPARED TO RULE. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MR. MILLER, MAKES A POINT OF ORDER THAT THE MOTION...
06:02:23 Miller, GeorgeU.S. Representative I MOVE TO TABLE.
06:02:24 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE QUESTION IS ON THE MOTION TO TABLE. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION...
06:27:12 Unidentified Speaker
06:37:01 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE HOUSE WILL COME TO ORDER. ALL MEMBERS, PLEASE CLEAR THE WELL.
06:37:31 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WILL MEMBERS KINDLY CLEAR THE WELL, PLEASE.
06:37:56 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE?
06:38:00 Unidentified Speaker MR. SPEAKER, I ASK TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE FOR THE PURPOSE OF INQUIRING ABOUT NEXT WEEK'S...
06:38:07 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
06:38:12 McCarthy, KevinU.S. Representative MR. SPEAKER, THE HOUSE IS NOT IN ORDER.
06:38:17 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS CORRECT. WILL MEMBERS PLEASE TAKE THEIR CONVERSATIONS FROM THE FLOOR.
06:38:24 McCarthy, KevinU.S. Representative I YIELD TO THE THE GENTLEMAN FROM FROM MARYLAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF ANNOUNCING NEXT WEEK'S SCHEDULE....
06:38:30 Hoyer, Steny H.U.S. Representative ON MONDAY, THE HOUSE WILL NOT BE IN SESSION. ON TUESDAY, THE HOUSE WILL MEET AT 12:30 P.M. FOR MORNING...
06:39:27 McCarthy, KevinU.S. Representative THE HOUSE IS NOT IN ORDER.
06:39:31 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE HOUSE IS NOT IN ORDER. PLEASE TAKE YOUR CONVERSATIONS FROM THE FLOOR.
06:39:37 McCarthy, KevinU.S. Representative I THANK THE MAJORITY LEADER. I KNOW LAST WEEK YOU TOLD MR. CANTOR NOT TO EXPECT THE HEALTH CARE BILL...
06:39:59 Hoyer, Steny H.U.S. Representative NOT TO EXPECT IT BEFORE THE LAST WEEK IN OCTOBER. AS I HAVE INDICATED IN THE PAST, WE INTEND TO GIVE...
06:40:37 McCarthy, KevinU.S. Representative I THANK THE GENTLEMAN. I WANT TO MAKE SURE I HEARD CORRECTLY. YOU WILL WAIT UNTIL THE BILL IS SCORED...
06:40:52 Hoyer, Steny H.U.S. Representative WE WILL WAIT 72 HOURS UNTIL AFTER THE BILL IS POSTED. NOW, I DON'T THINK I SAID THAT NECESSARILY WILL...
06:42:03 McCarthy, KevinU.S. Representative I THANK THE GENTLEMAN. THE ONLY THING I WOULD FOLLOW UP AND ASK, KNOWING THE BEHAVIOR AND SOME OF...
06:42:35 Hoyer, Steny H.U.S. Representative WE ARE GOING TO DO 72 HOURS. FULL THREE DAYS FOR PEOPLE TO READ THE BILL. IF THEY WANT TO READ IT...
06:42:50 McCarthy, KevinU.S. Representative KNOWING THE SIZE THAT THIS BILL WILL BE, ONE, TO MAKE SURE THAT WE HAVE A SCORING. TWO, THE AMOUNT...
06:43:42 Hoyer, Steny H.U.S. Representative WOULD THE GENTLEMAN YIELD? I APPRECIATE WHAT THE GENTLEMAN HAS SAID. HOWEVER, THE GENTLEMAN, I'M...
06:45:24 McCarthy, KevinU.S. Representative I THANK THE GENTLEMAN, KNOWING THAT THE PUBLIC --
06:45:29 Hoyer, Steny H.U.S. Representative WILL THE GENTLEMAN YIELD? I WANT TO BE ACCURATE. AND I WANT TO CHARACTERIZE IT AS I DID CHARACTERIZE...
06:46:54 McCarthy, KevinU.S. Representative I THANK THE GENTLEMAN. THE GENTLEMAN TALKED ABOUT THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE, AND THE EDUCATION...
06:48:37 Hoyer, Steny H.U.S. Representative I CAN'T TELL YOU WHEN IT WILL COME TO THE FLOOR. THE SENATE PASSED IT RECENTLY, THE LATTER PART OF...
06:51:08 McCarthy, KevinU.S. Representative I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR FASHIONING THE ANSWER, BUT SHOULD I TAKE IT THAT THAT'S A POSSIBILITY THEN?...
06:51:16 Hoyer, Steny H.U.S. Representative MOST THINGS ARE POSSIBLE.
06:51:20 McCarthy, KevinU.S. Representative ONE THING I WOULD OFFER TO THE GENTLEMAN, THE FASHION IN WHICH YOU STARTED SPEAKING WHEN YOU TALKED...
06:52:20 Hoyer, Steny H.U.S. Representative WILL MY FRIEND YIELD?
06:52:23 McCarthy, KevinU.S. Representative GLADLY.
06:52:25 Hoyer, Steny H.U.S. Representative I POSE A QUESTION TO MY FRIEND, WOULD HE HELP ME BRING THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BILL TO THE FLOOR...
06:52:42 McCarthy, KevinU.S. Representative IF MY -- IF THE GENTLEMAN WOULD LET ME HAVE THE GAVEL, I'D BRING A LOT OF BILLS TO THE FLOOR.
06:52:49 Hoyer, Steny H.U.S. Representative IT WAS A SERIOUS QUESTION. THE REASON THE HATE CRIMES BILL WAS ON THE ARMED SERVICES BILL, WHICH...
06:53:35 McCarthy, KevinU.S. Representative I KNOW YOU KNOW NUMBERS, YOU GOT ELECTED MAJORITY LEADER. YOU HAVE MORE THAN 218. THERE'S 178 ON...
06:54:01 Hoyer, Steny H.U.S. Representative AGAIN, IF YOU'LL YIELD, WHAT I WAS RESPONDING TO WAS YOUR OBSERVATION ABOUT A CLEAN BILL. MY RESPONSE...
06:54:49 McCarthy, KevinU.S. Representative I'LL ALWAYS HELP YOU WORK. BECAUSE YOU EXPLAIN TO ME EACH AND EVERY DAY AND SHOW US EACH AND EVERY...
06:55:20 Hoyer, Steny H.U.S. Representative YOU KNOW WHO HELPED BUILD THIS DOME? SLAVES. WE THOUGHT THAT WAS WRONG.
06:55:27 McCarthy, KevinU.S. Representative THE ONLY PERSON WHO COULD PUT THE TOP TOGETHER WAS THE SLAVES, A SLAVE SAT INSIDE AND PUT THAT MONUMENT...
06:55:44 Hoyer, Steny H.U.S. Representative MY COMMENT IS, A VERY SIMPLE QUESTION. YOU -- YOU YIELDED TO ME, YOU WANT TO HAVE AN OPEN RULE. YOU...
06:55:59 McCarthy, KevinU.S. Representative YOU TALK ABOUT TRANDS PARENTCY.
06:56:03 Hoyer, Steny H.U.S. Representative I'M TALKING ABOUT THE DEFENSE BILL AND YOUR CONCERN ABOUT THE D.C. VOTE ADDED TO THE DEFENSE BILL....
06:56:53 McCarthy, KevinU.S. Representative I'LL BE MORE THAN GLAD TO HELP YOU AS LONG AS IT IS A CLEAN BILL AND AN OPEN RULE, THE WAY THE AMERICAN...
06:57:51 Hoyer, Steny H.U.S. Representative I EXPECT TO CONSIDER IT. THE CHAIRMAN ANNOUNCED HE EXPECTS TO CONSIDER THAT NOT NEXT WEEK BUT THE...
06:58:07 McCarthy, KevinU.S. Representative SHOULD I ASSUME BY THE END OF OCTOBER?
06:58:11 Hoyer, Steny H.U.S. Representative HE SAYS NOT NEXT WEEK, BUT THE WEEK AFTER. WHENEVER HE PASSES IT, I WILL BRING IT UP SHORTLY TRANSFER....
06:58:29 McCarthy, KevinU.S. Representative SO LET ME JUST SAY, SO I HEAR YOU CORRECTLY, THE COMMITTEE SAYS IT WILL PASS OUT IN THE NEXT TWO OR...
06:58:46 Hoyer, Steny H.U.S. Representative I DON'T KNOW WHETHER I MADE A PLEDGE, I'M VERY MUCH FOR THIS, I WANT TO PASS IT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE....
06:59:18 McCarthy, KevinU.S. Representative I KNOW YOU ASKED ME FOR HELP, I'LL HELP WITH THIS ONE TOO.
06:59:25 Hoyer, Steny H.U.S. Representative YOUR HELP WILL BE NICE, BUT NOT NEEDED. THE OTHER BILL I NEED YOUR HELP ON.
06:59:31 McCarthy, KevinU.S. Representative I WAS GOING TO PUT THAT OUT THERE. WHEN YOU WANT TO BRING IT, I'LL HELP YOU. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR...
06:59:40 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND RISE?
06:59:46 Hoyer, Steny H.U.S. Representative MR. SPEAKER, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS TODAY, IT ADJOURN TO MEET AT 11:00...
07:00:10 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION. THE CHAIR LAYS BEFORE THE HOUSE THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL REQUESTS. .
07:00:17 THE CLERK LEAVES OF ABSENCE REQUESTED FOR MRS. EMERSON OF MISSOURI FOR TODAY AND THE BALANCE OF THE WEEK AND...
07:00:30 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE REQUESTS ARE GRANTED. THE CHAIR WILL ENTERTAIN ONE-MINUTE REQUESTS.
07:00:50 Ros-Lehtinen, IleanaU.S. Representative ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE AND REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS.
07:00:56 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
07:00:59 Ros-Lehtinen, IleanaU.S. Representative I RISE TODAY TO RECOGNIZE THE OUTSTANDING ORGANIZATION HANDS ON MIAMI FOR CONTINUING TO MAKE SOUTH...
07:02:06 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA RISE?
07:02:12 Unidentified Speaker PERMISSION TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE AND REVISE AND EXTEND.
07:02:16 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION. THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE.
07:02:20 Thompson, Glenn "G.T."U.S. Representative WE MUST IMPROVE HEALTH CARE, AFFORDABILITY, ACCESS, QUALITY AND CHOICE. WE MUST NOT, HOWEVER, PASS...
07:03:22 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MINNESOTA...
07:03:31 Paulsen, ErikU.S. Representative MR. SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY TO RECOGNIZE THE MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD, HONOR GUARD TEAM FOR THEIR VICTORY...
07:04:30 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM SOUTH CAROLINA RISE?
07:04:34 Wilson, JoeU.S. Representative PERMISSION TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE AND REVISE AND STEPPED MY REMARKS.
07:04:39 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION.
07:04:42 Wilson, JoeU.S. Representative MORE AMERICANS ARE LOOKING FOR JOBS, FAMILIES ARE IN CRISIS AND FACING THE TRAGEDY OF FORECLOSURE....
07:05:47 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES GENTLELADY FROM NORTH CAROLINA...
07:05:53 Foxx, VirginiaU.S. Representative PERMISSION TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THIS WEEK, THE U.N. HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL IS CONSIDERING...
07:06:57 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS RISE?
07:07:01 Poe, TedU.S. Representative PERMISSION TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE.
07:07:05 Gohmert, LouieU.S. Representative THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. THIS AFTERNOON, WE HEARD THE CHAIRMAN OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE REALLY FIREY...
07:08:09 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. ANY FURTHER ONE-MINUTE REQUESTS? FOR WHAT PURPOSE...
07:08:17 Foxx, VirginiaU.S. Representative I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT TODAY FOLLOWING LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS AND ANY SPECIAL ORDERS HERETOFORE...
07:09:10 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK RISE?
07:09:15 Unidentified Speaker I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT TODAY FOLLOWING LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS AND ANY SPECIAL ORDERS HERETOFORE...
07:09:32 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION. UNDER THE SPEAKER'S ANNOUNCED POLICY OF JANUARY 6, 2009 AND A PREVIOUS ORDER OF...
07:09:49 Langevin, JamesU.S. Representative MR. SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY TO EXPRESS MY DEEP OUTRAGE OVER A.I.G.'S PLANS TO GIVE $198 MILLION IN BONUSES...
07:12:15 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. MR. POE FROM TEXAS. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE ...
07:12:29 Ros-Lehtinen, IleanaU.S. Representative I THANK MY COLLEAGUES. THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I RISE TODAY TO EXPRESS M6 C13 COLLEAGUES. THANK YOU,...
07:17:07 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELDS BACK. MR. WEINER OF NEW YORK.
07:17:36 Weiner, AnthonyU.S. Representative THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. SPEAKER. IT IS MY PLEASURE AGAIN TO COME TO THE FLOOR TO TALK ABOUT THE ...
07:22:50 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. MR. BURTON OF INDIANA. MR. DEFAZIO. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY...
07:23:03 Unidentified Speaker TO ADRETSDZ THE HOUSE FOR FIVE MINUTES.
07:23:08 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
07:23:12 Watson, DianeU.S. Representative THANK YOU. MR. SPEAKER, HOLLYWOOD HAS LOST ANOTHER STAR WITH THE PASSING OF PAUL BURKE AT THE AGE...
07:24:59 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK. MR. JONES OF NORTH CAROLINA. MS. WOOLSEY OF CALIFORNIA. FOR WHAT PURPOSE...
07:25:11 Unidentified Speaker TO ASK FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE.
07:25:15 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE.
07:25:24 Ellison, KeithU.S. Representative MR. SPEAKER AS THE PROUD REPRESENTATIVE WHO REPRESENTS THE DISTRICT OF THE MINNESOTA TWIN, I MADE...
07:26:40 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. MR. GOHMERT OF TEXAS. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM NORTH CAROLINA...
07:26:48 Foxx, VirginiaU.S. Representative PERMISSION TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR FIVE MINUTES.
07:26:50 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
07:26:56 Foxx, VirginiaU.S. Representative IT IS WITH GREAT SADNESS I RISE TO REMEMBER THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF SERGEANT MICKEY HUTCHINS, A WINSTON-SALEM...
07:29:12 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLELADY YIELDSES BACK. MS. KAPTUR OF OHIO. .
07:29:27 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
07:29:31 Gohmert, LouieU.S. Representative THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. A LEADING SCOTTISH BUSINESS WOMAN AND LEADER OF MERCY SHIPS IS BEING HONORED...
07:34:12 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MR. MCHENRY. MS. WATSON. MR. FRANKS. MR. DEAL. MR. POSEY. MS. BACHMANN. MR. MCCLINTOCK. FOR WHAT...
07:34:33 Unidentified Speaker ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR FIVE MINUTES.
07:34:36 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE WITHOUT OBJECTION. THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
07:34:40 McClintock, TomU.S. Representative MR. SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY TO PAY TRIBUTE TO U.S. ARMY SERGEANT JOSH YOU AREA M. HART OF APPLE GATE...
07:39:30 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. MR. WOLF FROM VIRGINIA. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARKANSAS...
07:39:36 Boozman, JohnU.S. Representative ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR FIVE MINUTES. I RISE TODAY TO EXPRESS MY SUPPORT AND THE SUPPORT OF ARKANSAS'S...
07:41:28 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. MR. MORAN OF KANSAS. MR. WESTMORELAND. MR. WAMP....
07:41:53 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE UNDER THE SPEAKER'S ANNOUNCED POLICY OF JANUARY 6, 2009, THE GENTLEMAN FROM MINNESOTA, MR. ELLISON...
07:42:09 Ellison, KeithU.S. Representative I HAVE TO SET UP AN EASEL AND I WILL BE BACK IN A MOMENT.
07:42:48 Ellison, KeithU.S. Representative MY NAME IS KEITH ELLIS SON AND I'M A CONGRESSMAN FROM THE GREAT STATE OF MINNESOTA AND HONORED TO...
07:45:46 Watson, DianeU.S. Representative THANK YOU, CONGRESSMAN ELLISON, FOR YIELDING TO ME. YOU ARE DOING A WONDERFUL JOB. I WATCH YOU EVERY...
07:55:33 Watson, DianeU.S. Representative WOULD YOU YIELD FOR A FEW SECONDS. ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO, I WAS IN THE HOLLYWOOD HILLS AT A RECEPTION,...
07:57:26 Edwards, Donna F.U.S. Representative I THANK THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA. AND TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM MINNESOTA, I THANK YOU FOR YOUR...
08:06:00 Ellison, KeithU.S. Representative THE GENTLELADY ITS IN FAIR FORM TONIGHT. I APPRECIATE EVERYTHING YOU LAID OUT. I JUST WANT TO ADD...
08:12:21 Edwards, Donna F.U.S. Representative IT'S A PRETTY SIMPLE EXPLANATION. THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE SMART. THEY KNOW IT TAKES COMPETITION TO...
08:17:12 Ellison, KeithU.S. Representative I THANK THE GENTLELADY FOR YIELDING BUT THE GENTLELADY SHOULD KNOW THAT WHEN YOU'RE HOT, WE GOT TO...
08:19:57 Edwards, Donna F.U.S. Representative THANK YOU FOR YIELDING AND AS THE GENTLEMAN FROM MINNESOTA POINTS OUT, THIS ISN'T ABOUT WHAT ANY INDIVIDUAL...
08:22:45 Ellison, KeithU.S. Representative THE RED ZONE.
08:22:46 Edwards, Donna F.U.S. Representative THE RED ZONE. WE'RE APPROACHING THE GOAL LINE. NOW IT'S TIME FOR TO US MAKE THE TOUGH DECISION AND...
08:24:13 Ellison, KeithU.S. Representative I JUST WANT TO SAY, AS THE GENTLELADY IS OFFERING HER OBSERVATIONS, IT'S REMINDING ME THAT WE ARE...
08:31:40 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE UNDER THE SPEAKER'S ANNOUNCED POLICY OF JANUARY 6, 2009, THE GENTLEMAN FROM LOUISIANA, MR. CASSIDY...
08:32:18 Cassidy, William "Bill" M.D.U.S. Representative I HAD SEVERAL COMMUNICATIONS TODAY THAT WERE JUST SO APPROPRIATE FOR THIS TIME OF DISCUSSING HEALTH...
08:40:29 Gingrey, PhilU.S. Representative MADAM SPEAKER, I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FROM LOUISIANA, DR. CASSIDY, FOR YIELDING TO ME. AND I AM GLAD...
08:47:01 Lummis, CynthiaU.S. Representative I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING AND FOR HOLDING THIS DISCUSSION ABOUT HEALTH CARE COSTS. YOU KNOW,...
08:47:52 Cassidy, William "Bill" M.D.U.S. Representative WHAT WE SEE ON THIS PREVIOUS SLIDE, THAT THERE'S $81 BILLION, THESE ARE IN BILLIONS, SO THERE'S $81...
08:48:21 Lummis, CynthiaU.S. Representative INDEED. FURTHERMORE, 33 STATES COULD SEE AN OVER 30% INCREASE IN THEIR MEDICAID ENROLLMENT. THOSE...
08:49:00 Cassidy, William "Bill" M.D.U.S. Representative WITHOUT THE IMPOSITION OF THE UNFUNDED MED CADE, IS THAT CORRECT -- MED -- MEDICATE, IS THAT CORRECT...
08:49:15 Lummis, CynthiaU.S. Representative OTHER GOVERNORS HAVE SAID, I THINK IT'S AN UNFUNDED MANDATE. WE JUST DON'T HAVE THE WHEREWITHALL...
08:49:35 Cassidy, William "Bill" M.D.U.S. Representative NEW REVENUE SOURCE MEANS STATE TAX.
08:49:38 Lummis, CynthiaU.S. Representative IT DOES INDEED. AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM LOUISIANA IS ONCE AGAIN CORRECT. THE GOVERNOR OF TENNESSEE...
08:49:58 Cassidy, William "Bill" M.D.U.S. Representative I KIND OF LIKE THAT. MOTHER OF UNFUNDED MANDATES. CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON, YOU'RE FROM PENNSYLVANIA AND...
08:50:22 Thompson, Glenn "G.T."U.S. Representative WELL, I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR COORDINATING THIS VERY IMPORTANT DISCUSSION THIS EVENING. AND I THANK...
08:51:34 Cassidy, William "Bill" M.D.U.S. Representative RECLAIMING MY TIME. JUST SO FOLKS UNDERSTAND THIS ISSUE, IN STATE GOVERNMENT, STATE GOVERNMENTS CAN'T...
08:52:06 Thompson, Glenn "G.T."U.S. Representative IT'S GOING TO COME OUT OF THE POCKETS OF THE TAXPAYERS. HERE'S THE RUB WITH THAT, THERE ARE ACTUALLY,...
08:52:47 Cassidy, William "Bill" M.D.U.S. Representative SO RECLAIMING MY TIME. CALIFORNIA'S GOVERNOR SAYS THIS WILL ADD $8 BILLION IN COST PER YEAR TO CALIFORNIA....
08:53:09 MR. THOMPSON THEY'RE NOT ONLY PROTECT BUT THE TAXPAYERS IN OUR STATE WILL BE PAYING THEIR BILL.
08:53:15 Cassidy, William "Bill" M.D.U.S. Representative SO THE CALIFORNIANS AND TEXANS WILL BE PAYING FOR THEIR OWN STATES AND NEVADA TOO?
08:53:23 MR. THOMPSON FOUR STATES WERE EXEMPT. NEVADA'S THE ONE I KNOW OF.
08:53:29 Cassidy, William "Bill" M.D.U.S. Representative OK. WELL, THIS IS WHERE OTHER STATES ARE -- THE GROWTH IN THE MEDICAID POPULATION. AND SO I'M GOING...
08:53:47 Boozman, JohnU.S. Representative AS THE GENTLEMAN JUST SAID, OUR TAXES WILL GO UP AND WE'LL NOT ONLY PAY FOR ARKANSAS' SHARE BUT WE'LL...
08:55:51 Cassidy, William "Bill" M.D.U.S. Representative YOUR POINT BEING THAT SOME OF THESE SAVINGS THAT ARE ACHIEVED TO GIVE THIS NICE FAVORABLE CONGRESSIONAL...
08:56:31 Roe, David "Phil" P.U.S. Representative I THINK THE MANTRA THAT YOU HEAR IS, WE WANT AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBILITY, QUALITY HEALTH CARE -- ACCESSIBLE,...
08:57:14 Lummis, CynthiaU.S. Representative WILL THE GENTLEMAN YIELD?
08:57:16 Roe, David "Phil" P.U.S. Representative YES.
08:57:18 Lummis, CynthiaU.S. Representative MY OWN WYOMING MEDICAL CENTER GAVE ME STATISTICS THAT SHOW THAT THEY ARE REIMBURSED 37 CENTS ON THE...
08:57:54 Roe, David "Phil" P.U.S. Representative THERE ARE TWO PLANS OUT THERE THAT HAVE HAD BEAUTIFUL EXPERIMENTS IN THE STATES. TENNESSEE AND MASSACHUSETTS....
09:00:39 Roe, David "Phil" P.U.S. Representative JUST TO GET MORE TIME. IF YOU LOOK AT THIS, THERE IS NO WAY ON THIS EARTH -- I AM -- I SAID WHEN I...
09:01:57 Cassidy, William "Bill" M.D.U.S. Representative RECLAIMING MY TIME, CONGRESSMAN GOHMERT, YOUR STATE WILL HAVE A 77% INCREASE IN YOUR MEDICAID POPULATION....
09:02:31 Gohmert, LouieU.S. Representative ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. TEXANS WILL BE DEVASTATED. I UNDERSTAND A LOT OF FOLKS AREN'T CONCERNED ABOUT...
09:05:06 Murphy, TimU.S. Representative THERE ARE A COUPLE OF ITEMS IMPORTANT TO NOTE. WHEN PEOPLE TALK ABOUT THE LOW OVERHEAD COST FOR ADMINISTRATION...
09:08:24 Cassidy, William "Bill" M.D.U.S. Representative IT STRIKES ME, THERE'S NOTHING RADICAL ABOUT THESE HANDS PLANS. ALL THESE PLANS DO IS TAKE THE TOP-DOWN...
09:09:08 Boozman, JohnU.S. Representative THE OTHER THING WE HAVE TO REMEMBER IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE COST IS AT LEAST 10% IS WASTE AND FRAUD....
09:09:22 Boozman, JohnU.S. Representative SPEAKING OF MEDICARE, THE PRESIDENT STOOD UP HERE A FEW WEEKS AGO AND AGREED. ALL OF THE THINGS HE...
09:09:46 Gohmert, LouieU.S. Representative IF THE GENTLEMAN WOULD YIELD. JOHN STOSSER MADE THAT POINT WELL. AND REFERRED TO THE CATO INSTITUTE...
09:11:40 Cassidy, William "Bill" M.D.U.S. Representative RECLAIMING MY TIME. AS WE COME BACK TO THIS, THE CONVERSATION IS THAT THE BILL, WHICH HAS BEEN FAVORABLY...
09:12:32 Thompson, Glenn "G.T."U.S. Representative I THANK MY GOOD FRIEND FOR THAT QUESTION. I GO BACK TO THE POSITION I LEFT TWO DAYS BEFORE I WAS SWORN...
09:14:26 Thompson, Glenn "G.T."U.S. Representative THAT'S NOT AN INDUSTRY, IT'S A SET OF PATIENTS. IS THAT FAIR TO SAY? MR. THOMPSON:S THAT AN IMPACT...
09:15:10 Unidentified Speaker WILL THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS?
09:15:13 MR. THOMPSON CERTAINLY.
09:15:14 Lummis, CynthiaU.S. Representative ONE OF THE MOST FRUSTRATING THINGS ABOUT THIS HEALTH CARE DEBATE IS THAT THE BILLS WE'VE SEEN FROM...
09:15:51 Cassidy, William "Bill" M.D.U.S. Representative I WAS SPEAKING TO THAT SMALL BUSINESSMAN TODAY BACK HOME, WHOSE PREMIUMS HAD JUST GONE UP 27%, HE...
09:17:03 Roe, David "Phil" P.U.S. Representative WE HAVE FOUR DIFFERENT BUSINESSES THAT HAVE FLATTENED THEIR PREMIUM INCREASES BY DOING WHAT CONGRESSMAN...
09:21:06 Cassidy, William "Bill" M.D.U.S. Representative THANK YOU, SIR. RECLAIMING. THE SENATE PLAN, WHICH I THINK PUNISHES THE MIDDLE CLASS, INSTEAD WE'RE...
09:21:35 Roe, David "Phil" P.U.S. Representative I HAD A PATIENT THAT WAS A PREGNANT DIABETIC. I CAN TELL HER WHAT TO DO. BUT UNLESS SHE'S EMPOWERED...
09:21:55 Cassidy, William "Bill" M.D.U.S. Representative RECLAIMING MY TIME, TO HAVE SOME INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE SAID THE SENATE...
09:22:28 Roe, David "Phil" P.U.S. Representative NO QUESTION THAT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, THE GREATEST SHOPPERS IN THE WORLD. HOW MANY OF US HAVEN'T DRIVEN...
09:22:46 Cassidy, William "Bill" M.D.U.S. Representative HAVE YOU EVER DRIVEN ACROSS FIVE LANES OF TRAFFIC TO GET CHEAPER GAS?
09:22:56 Gohmert, LouieU.S. Representative I'M A GUY THAT WHEN I GET MY GASOLINE AND I TURN OFF THE PUMP, I WILL STILL MAKE SURE I GET ALL THE...
09:23:11 Cassidy, William "Bill" M.D.U.S. Representative THAT'S BECAUSE YOU'RE EMPOWERED. WHAT IF SOMEONE ELSE WERE FILLING UP YOUR GAS TANK? IF SOMEONE ELSE...
09:23:26 Gohmert, LouieU.S. Representative I DOUBT IF ANYBODY HAS MY CREDIT CARD AND IS PAYING MY GAS WOULD GO TO AS MUCH TROUBLE AS I DO WHEN...
09:25:06 Roe, David "Phil" P.U.S. Representative WOULD THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS? WHEN I GO IN, HAYED A -- I HAD A PROCEDURE DONE ON MYSELF, I TAKE THIS...
09:25:30 Cassidy, William "Bill" M.D.U.S. Representative GOING BACK TO THE MCKENZIE AND COMPANY REPORT THAT SPOKE ABOUT THE IMPERATIVES OF HEALTH CARE REFORM,...
09:25:55 Gohmert, LouieU.S. Representative AND IT GETS TRANSPARENCY BACK IN THE PROCESS. WHEN YOU COME IN WITH AN EMPOWERED H.S.A. DEBIT CARD...
09:26:38 Boozman, JohnU.S. Representative THE OTHER THING I WOULD SAY, AND YOU MIGHT TALK ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF GETTING RID OF THESE NUISANCE...
09:27:24 Cassidy, William "Bill" M.D.U.S. Representative AS WE TRY TO COME UP WITH A PLAN THAT'S PATIENT-CENTERED, EXPANDS CARE AND LOWERS COSTS, ON GIN'S...
09:27:40 Roe, David "Phil" P.U.S. Representative THEE THE LEGAL CRISES HAVE ARE OCCURRED THROUGHOUT VARIOUS STATES IN THE UNION. IT OCCURRED IN TENNESSEE...
09:28:17 Unidentified Speaker CONGRESSMAN, $74,000 A YEAR FOR MALPRACTICE INSURANCE?
09:28:22 Roe, David "Phil" P.U.S. Representative YES, AND I SPOKE TO A NEUROSURGEON IN TENNESSEE WHO IT WAS OVER $100,000. WHAT HAPPENED WAS, SINCE...
09:29:24 Thompson, Glenn "G.T."U.S. Representative WOULD THE GENTLEMAN YIELD? REPUBLICANS PUT POINT OF ORDER A QUORUM IS NOT PRESENT H.R. 3400 WHICH...
09:30:26 Cassidy, William "Bill" M.D.U.S. Representative WE HAVE ABOUT A MINUTE LEFT TOGETHER. WE CAN SAY WE HAVE TWO CONTRACTING VISIONS. ONE IS ONE WHICH...
09:31:33 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE UNDER THE SPEAKER'S ANNOUNCED POLICY OF JANUARY 6, 2009, THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ...
09:31:43 Rohrabacher, DanaU.S. Representative THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. TONIGHT I RISE ONCE AGAIN TO DRAW ATTENTION, THE ATTENTION OF MY COLLEAGUES...
10:28:36 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES --
10:28:41 Unidentified Speaker I MOVE THAT THE HOUSE DO NOW ADJOURN.
10:28:44 THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE THE QUESTION IS ON THE MOTION TO ADJOURN. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO.

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