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IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield to the gentlewoman from New York for a...
Mrs. MALONEY. I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his leadership on this...
Mr. Chair, the current economic crisis requires bold solutions that address the...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 5 minutes.
Mr. OBEY. I yield myself 3 additional minutes.
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Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Chairman, I very much appreciate your recognizing...
Mr. LEWIS of California. I very much appreciate the Chairman asking that...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 1 minute.
Mr. OBEY. I yield myself an additional minute. They evidently felt they were...
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Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished majority whip.
Mr. CLYBURN. I thank the gentleman for yielding time and thank him so much for...
Mr. OBEY. I yield 1 additional minute.
Mr. CLYBURN. I also have a stack of letters from business organizations, all...
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Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from...
Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to this so-called stimulus bill...
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Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the distinguished majority leader.
Mr. HOYER. I thank the chairman of Appropriations for yielding, and I want to...
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Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from...
Mr. CULBERSON. Mr. Chairman, this magnificent Capitol Building houses the...
Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Chairman, I yield the gentleman an additional...
Mr. CULBERSON. You're not shutting out JOHN CULBERSON or JERRY...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 30 seconds.
Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. I thank the distinguished chairman for his...
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Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from...
Mr. KINGSTON. I thank the chairman, and I wanted to respond to some of the...
Mr. LEWIS of California. I yield the gentleman 1 additional minute.
Mr. KINGSTON. Let me say this. I do think there should be a balance of tax...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I have only one remaining speaker, the Speaker herself.
Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Chairman, I have many people who want to speak on...
Mr. OBEY. I thank the gentleman for his cooperation, and I yield our remaining...
Ms. PELOSI. I thank the gentleman for yielding and I thank him for his...
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Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. I want to thank you, the rest of Leadership, and the...
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Mr. Chair, I again state my strong support for this package which will provide...
Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chair, I rise in support of H.R. 1, the American Recovery and...
Mr. Chair, I urge all of my colleagues to support this vital legislation.
Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Chair, the legislation before us today is the first step in an...
Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Chair, I rise today to offer my thoughts about H.R. 1, the...
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Mr. Chair, I appreciate the opportunity to share my thoughts.
Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Chair, the American economy is foundering in some very troubled...
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Mr. REHBERG. Mr. Chair, while I'm going to vote against this particular version...
Mr. TANNER. Mr. Chair, our nation faces very grim challenges. Families in...
Mr. HONDA. Mr. Chair, I rise today in support of H.R. 1, the American Recovery...
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Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Chair, I rise to express my concerns about H.R. 1,...
Mr. Chair, no one in this chamber would deny that our nation faces...
Mr. Chair, let us vote down this legislation to send it back to the committees...
Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Chair, I rise in support of H.R. 1, American Recovery and...
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Mr. DICKS. Mr. Chair, the arts community in America not only represents a...
Does the Stimulus Package Really Include $300,000 for a Sculpture...
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Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan. Mr. Chair, the people of the 13th Congressional...
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Mr. POSEY. Mr. Chair, we have before us an $825 billion bill (H.R. 1). With a...
Mr. BACA. Mr. Chair, I rise today to voice my strong support for H.R. 1, The...
Mr. STARK. Mr. Chair, I rise in support of H.R. 1, the ``American Recovery and...
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Mr. KIND. Mr. Chair, I rise today in support of H.R. 1, the American Recovery...
Mr. Chair, I support this important legislation that will jump start our...
Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Mr. Chair, there is no debate that the...
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Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Chair, I rise today to express my deep disappointment at...
Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Chair, as the House considers H.R. 1, the American Economic...
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Mr. DREIER. Mr. Chair, because the Committee on Education and Labor did not...
Minority Views on H.R. 1
Committee on Education and Labor Republicans
WILL THE PROPOSED EDUCATION SPENDING MEASURES CREATE JOBS AND STIMULATE THE...
UNPRECEDENTED EXPANSION OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S ROLE IN SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION...
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DENYING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES THE ABILITY TO RECEIVE A HIGH QUALITY...
NEW FEDERAL EDUCATION POLICY MANDATES JEOPARDIZE MONEY TO STATES THAT WANT...
CONCLUSION
Mr. BACHUS. Mr. Chair, I and Mr....
Committee on Financial Services
Republican Views
on
H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,
January 28, 2009
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Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. I rise today in support of the American...
Mr. Chair, facts are stubborn things.
Mr. Chair, I oppose the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and I encourage...
Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Chair, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009...
FACILITIES
ENERGY RESEARCH
Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. Chair, today, the House is debating how best to boost the...
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Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Chair, I rise in support of the American Recovery and...
Mr. Chair, we also have a tremendous opportunity to put America on a path to...
Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Chair, as snow drifts outside our...
Historically Black Colleges and Universities, as Well as the United Negro...
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HBCUs and UNCF Continue To Rise To Meet These Challenges, Although Their...
Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Chair, as a member of the Ways and Means Committee, I support...
Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Chair, today I rise in strong support of H.R. 1, the American...
Mr. Chair, H.R. 1 promotes sorely needed investment in transportation. For...
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DIVISION A--APPROPRIATION PROVISIONS
DIVISION B--OTHER PROVISIONS
DIVISION A--APPROPRIATION PROVISIONS
TITLE I--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--Use of Funds
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Subtitle B--Accountability in Recovery Act Spending
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TITLE II--AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agriculture Buildings and Facilities and Rental Payments
Agricultural Research Service
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
Farm Service Agency
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Natural Resources Conservation Service
WATERSHED AND FLOOD PREVENTION OPERATIONS
WATERSHED REHABILITATION PROGRAM
Rural Development Programs
RURAL COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)
Rural Housing Service
RURAL HOUSING INSURANCE FUND PROGRAM ACCOUNT
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)
Rural Utilities Service
DISTANCE LEARNING, TELEMEDICINE, AND BROADBAND PROGRAM
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)
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Food and Nutrition Service
SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN...
EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
GENERAL PROVISIONS, THIS TITLE
TITLE III--COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND SCIENCE
Subtitle A--Commerce
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economic Development Administration
Economic Development Assistance Programs
(including transfer of funds)
Bureau of the Census
PERIODIC CENSUSES AND PROGRAMS
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
WIRELESS AND BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT GRANT PROGRAMS
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER BOX PROGRAM
National Institute of Standards and Technology
SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL RESEARCH AND SERVICES
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
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CONSTRUCTION OF RESEARCH FACILITIES
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
OPERATIONS, RESEARCH, AND FACILITIES
PROCUREMENT, ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION
Subtitle B--Justice
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
State and Local Law Enforcement Activities
Office of Justice Programs
STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSISTANCE
COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES
GENERAL PROVISIONS, THIS SUBTITLE
Subtitle C--Science
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
SCIENCE
AERONAUTICS
CROSS AGENCY SUPPORT PROGRAMS
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
RESEARCH AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES
MAJOR RESEARCH EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
TITLE IV--DEFENSE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Facility Infrastructure Investments, Defense
Energy Research and Development, Defense
TITLE V--ENERGY AND WATER
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Corps of Engineers--Civil
CONSTRUCTION
MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND TRIBUTARIES
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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
REGULATORY PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Reclamation
WATER AND RELATED RESOURCES
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
ENERGY PROGRAMS
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability
Advanced Battery Loan Guarantee Program
Institutional Loan Guarantee Program
Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program
Fossil Energy
Science
ENVIRONMENTAL AND OTHER DEFENSE ACTIVITIES
Defense Environmental Cleanup
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GENERAL PROVISIONS, THIS TITLE
``TITLE III--BORROWING AUTHORITY
TITLE VI--FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Subtitle A--General Services
General Services Administration
FEDERAL BUILDINGS FUND
LIMITATIONS ON AVAILABILITY OF REVENUE
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
ENERGY EFFICIENT FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE FLEET PROCUREMENT
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Subtitle B--Small Business
Small Business Administration
BUSINESS LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)
GENERAL PROVISIONS, THIS SUBTITLE
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TITLE VII--HOMELAND SECURITY
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
CONSTRUCTION
Transportation Security Administration
AVIATION SECURITY
Coast Guard
ALTERATION OF BRIDGES
Federal Emergency Management Agency
EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER
GENERAL PROVISIONS, THIS TITLE
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TITLE VIII--INTERIOR AND ENVIRONMENT
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
CONSTRUCTION
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
CONSTRUCTION
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
National Park Service
CONSTRUCTION
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE
United States Geological Survey
SURVEYS, INVESTIGATIONS, AND RESEARCH
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Bureau of Indian Affairs
CONSTRUCTION
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Hazardous Substance Superfund
Leaking Underground Storage Tank Trust Fund Program
State and Tribal Assistance Grants
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
WILDLAND FIRE MANAGEMENT
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Indian Health Service
INDIAN HEALTH FACILITIES
OTHER RELATED AGENCIES
Smithsonian Institution
FACILITIES CAPITAL
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities
National Endowment for the Arts
GRANTS AND ADMINISTRATION
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TITLE IX--LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, AND EDUCATION
Subtitle A--Labor
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Employment and Training Administration
TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT FOR OLDER AMERICANS
STATE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICE OPERATIONS
Departmental Management
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
OFFICE OF JOB CORPS
GENERAL PROVISIONS, THIS SUBTITLE
Subtitle B--Health and Human Services
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Health Resources and Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
DISEASE CONTROL, RESEARCH, AND TRAINING
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National Institutes of Health
NATIONAL CENTER FOR RESEARCH RESOURCES
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Administration for Children and Families
LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE
PAYMENTS TO STATES FOR THE CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SERVICES PROGRAMS
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Administration on Aging
AGING SERVICES PROGRAMS
Office of the Secretary
OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL COORDINATOR FOR HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES EMERGENCY FUND
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
PREVENTION AND WELLNESS FUND
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
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GENERAL PROVISIONS, THIS SUBTITLE
Subtitle C--Education
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Education for the Disadvantaged
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Impact Aid
School Improvement Programs
Innovation and Improvement
Special Education
Rehabilitation Services and Disability Research
Student Financial Assistance
Student Aid Administration
Higher Education
Institute of Education Sciences
School Modernization, Renovation, and Repair
Higher Education Modernization, Renovation, and Repair
GENERAL PROVISIONS, THIS SUBTITLE
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Subtitle D--Related Agencies
Corporation for National and Community Service
OPERATING EXPENSES
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National Service Trust
(including transfer of funds)
Social Security Administration
LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
TITLE X--MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Military Construction, Army
Military Construction, Navy and Marine Corps
Military Construction, Air Force
Military Construction, Defense-Wide
Military Construction, Army National Guard
Military Construction, Air National Guard
Military Construction, Army Reserve
Military Construction, Navy Reserve
Military Construction, Air Force Reserve
Department of Defense Base Closure Account 1990
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Veterans Health Administration
MEDICAL FACILITIES
National Cemetery Administration
TITLE XI--DEPARTMENT OF STATE
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Administration of Foreign Affairs
CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND
International Commissions
INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AND WATER COMMISSION, UNITED STATES AND MEXICO
CONSTRUCTION
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
TITLE XII--TRANSPORTATION, AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
GRANTS-IN-AID FOR AIRPORTS
Federal Highway Administration
HIGHWAY INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT
Federal Railroad Administration
CAPITAL ASSISTANCE FOR INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL SERVICE
CAPITAL AND DEBT SERVICE GRANTS TO THE NATIONAL RAILROAD PASSENGER...
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Federal Transit Administration
TRANSIT CAPITAL ASSISTANCE
FIXED GUIDEWAY INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT
CAPITAL INVESTMENT GRANTS
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Public and Indian Housing
PUBLIC HOUSING CAPITAL FUND
ELDERLY, DISABLED, AND SECTION 8 ASSISTED HOUSING ENERGY RETROFIT
NATIVE AMERICAN HOUSING BLOCK GRANTS
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Community Planning and Development
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
SELF-HELP AND ASSISTED HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM
HOMELESS ASSISTANCE GRANTS
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Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control
LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION
GENERAL PROVISIONS, THIS TITLE
TITLE XIII--STATE FISCAL STABILIZATION FUND
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
State Fiscal Stabilization Fund
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GENERAL PROVISIONS, THIS TITLE
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DIVISION B--OTHER PROVISIONS
TITLE I--TAX PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--Making Work Pay
Subtitle B--Additional Tax Relief for Families With Children
Subtitle C--American Opportunity Tax Credit
Subtitle D--Housing Incentives
Subtitle E--Tax Incentives for Business
Part 1--Temporary Investment Incentives
Part 2--5-Year Carryback of Operating Losses
Part 3--Incentives for New Jobs
Part 4--Clarification of Regulations Related to Limitations on Certain Built-In...
Subtitle F--Fiscal Relief for State and Local Governments
Part 1--Improved Marketability for Tax-Exempt Bonds
Part 2--Tax Credit Bonds for Schools
Part 3--Taxable Bond Option for Governmental Bonds
Part 4--Recovery Zone Bonds
Part 5--Repeal of Withholding Tax on Government Contractors
Subtitle G--Energy Incentives
Part 1--Renewable Energy Incentives
Part 2--Increased Allocations of New Clean Renewable Energy Bonds and Qualified...
Part 3--Energy Conservation Incentives
Part 4--Energy Research Incentives
Subtitle H--Other Provisions
Part 1--Application of Certain Labor Standards to Projects Financed With...
Part 2--Grants To Provide Financing for Low-Income Housing
Part 3--Grants for Specified Energy Property in Lieu of Tax Credits
Part 4--Study of Economic, Employment, and Related Effects of This Act
Subtitle A--Making Work Pay
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Subtitle B--Additional Tax Relief for Families With Children
Subtitle C--American Opportunity Tax Credit
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Subtitle D--Housing Incentives
Subtitle E--Tax Incentives for Business
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``Part III. Recovery Zone Bonds.''.
Subtitle G--Energy Incentives
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Subtitle H--Other Provisions
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TITLE II--ASSISTANCE FOR UNEMPLOYED WORKERS AND STRUGGLING FAMILIES
Subtitle A--Unemployment Insurance
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``Special Transfers in Fiscal Years 2009, 2010, and 2011 for Modernization
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``Special Transfer in Fiscal Year 2009 for Administration
Subtitle B--Assistance for Vulnerable Individuals
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TITLE III--HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE FOR THE UNEMPLOYED
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TITLE IV--HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Subtitle A--Promotion of Health Information Technology
Part I--Improving Health Care Quality, Safety, and Efficiency
``TITLE XXX--HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND QUALITY
``Subtitle A--Promotion of Health Information Technology
Part II--Application and Use of Adopted Health Information Technology...
Subtitle B--Testing of Health Information Technology
Subtitle C--Incentives for the Use of Health Information Technology
Part I--Grants and Loans Funding
``Subtitle B--Incentives for the Use of Health Information Technology
Part II--Medicare Program
Part III--Medicaid Funding
Subtitle D--Privacy
Part I--Improved Privacy Provisions and Security Provisions
Part II--Relationship to Other Laws; Regulatory References; Effective Date;...
Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Medicare Provisions
Subtitle A--Promotion of Health Information Technology
``TITLE XXX--HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND QUALITY
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``Subtitle A--Promotion of Health Information Technology
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Subtitle B--Testing of Health Information Technology
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Subtitle C--Incentives for the Use of Health Information Technology
``Subtitle B--Incentives for the Use of Health Information Technology
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Subtitle D--Privacy
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Subtitle E--Miscellaneous Medicare Provisions
TITLE V--MEDICAID PROVISIONS
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``PRESUMPTIVE ELIGIBILITY FOR FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES
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``CONSULTATION WITH TRIBAL TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP (TTAG)
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TITLE VI--BROADBAND COMMUNICATIONS
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TITLE VII--ENERGY
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. OBERSTAR
Mr. OBERSTAR. I have an amendment at the desk.
Mr. OBERSTAR. I yield myself 3 minutes.
Mr. OBERSTAR. This amendment will shorten the time that States, cities, transit...
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Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Chairman, I do not intend to oppose the...
Mr. LEWIS of California. I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr....
Mr. MICA. I rise in strong support of the Oberstar amendment. This is a very...
Mr. OBERSTAR. I yield myself 10 seconds, and thank the gentleman from Florida...
Mr. DeFAZIO. The needs are great. There are many projects on the...
Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to my colleague from...
Mr. LATHAM. I thank the ranking member. I rise in opposition to the gentleman's...
Mr. OBERSTAR. May I inquire if the gentleman from California has other speakers?
Mr. LEWIS of California. I have no additional speakers. I yield back the...
Mr. OBERSTAR. I yield myself such time as I may consume to respond to the...
AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. MARKEY OF MASSACHUSETTS
Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts. I have an amendment at the desk.
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Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts. I offer this technical amendment to clarify...
Mr. LEWIS of California. I claim the time in opposition. I have no speakers in...
Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time,...
AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. SHUSTER
Mr. SHUSTER. I have an amendment at the desk.
Mr. SHUSTER. My amendment is a very simple amendment, a straightforward...
Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Chairman, I rise to claim the time though I am not in...
Mr. OBERSTAR. I yield myself 1 minute to commend the gentleman from...
Mr. LEWIS of California. Will the gentleman yield?
Mr. OBERSTAR. I yield to the distinguished gentleman from California.
Mr. LEWIS of California. I appreciate my friend yielding.
Mr. OBERSTAR. I yield myself an additional 1 minute to yield to the gentleman.
Mr. LEWIS of California. I thank the gentleman.
Mr. OBERSTAR. I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from Texas...
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. I thank the distinguished chairman of the...
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Mr. Chair, just yesterday the Associated Press reported that tens of thousands...
AMENDMENTS
Urban Parks
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EDUCATION
ENERGY
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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Chairman, how much time remains?
Mr. OBERSTAR. And on the other side?
Mr. OBERSTAR. I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. SHUSTER. If I can respond to the gen tle lady from Texas, I don't believe...
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Will the gentleman yield for a question?
Mr. SHUSTER. I yield to the gentlewoman.
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. I notice in the summary it says ``highway...
Mr. OBERSTAR. Will the gentleman yield for further clarification?
Mr. SHUSTER. I certainly will.
Mr. OBERSTAR. The legislation provides for $1 billion in new starts for...
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. If the gentleman will yield, I thank you very much....
Mr. SHUSTER. I appreciate the chairman's clarification.
Mr. LATHAM. I thank the gentleman, and I rise in support of this amendment.
Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Chairman, how much time do I have left?
Mr. OBERSTAR. We have no further speakers on our side.
Mr. SHUSTER. I thank the chairman for not opposing the amendment. And just to...
AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MR. NADLER OF NEW YORK
Mr. NADLER of New York. I have an amendment at the desk.
Mr. NADLER of New York. I yield myself 30 seconds.
Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition.
Mr. LEWIS of California. I yield 1 minute to my colleague from Florida (Mr....
Mr. MICA. I thank the gentleman.
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Mr. Oberstar as the chairman and I as the ranking Republican, we have...
Mr. LEWIS of California. I yield the gentleman 30 additional seconds.
Mr. MICA. I thank the gentleman.
Mr. Nadler is going to make a decision on how many people will go to...
Mr. NADLER of New York. I thank the gentleman.
Mr. OBERSTAR. I thank the gentleman for yielding. I need not take the whole...
Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may...
Mr. NADLER of New York. Mr. Chairman, I now yield 10 seconds to the...
Mr. OBEY. I urge support for the amendment.
Mr. NADLER of New York. That was less than 10 seconds.
Mr. DeFAZIO. I thank the gentleman.
Mr. NADLER of New York. Mr. Chairman, I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from...
Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of the Nadler...
Mr. Chair, I rise today in support of Congressman NADLER's amendment to...
Mr. Chair, Houston METRO has the expertise and experience delivering such...
Mr. NADLER of New York. Mr. Chairman, I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from...
Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman, and I am proud to have...
Mr. NADLER of New York. Mr. Chairman, I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from...
Mr. McMAHON. Mr. Chairman, I strongly urge all of my colleagues to...
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Mr. NADLER of New York. I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr....
Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Chairman, demand for transit service is on the rise. In 2007,...
Mr. NADLER of New York. Mr. Chairman, I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from...
Mr. MAFFEI. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in strong support of Congressman...
Centro Plans Fare Hike, Service Cuts
Mr. NADLER of New York. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time.
Mr. WU. Mr. Chair, I rise today in support of the...
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AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MR. NEUGEBAUER
Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Chairman, I have that amendment at the desk.
Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of an amendment that I have...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I rise to claim the time in opposition.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, how much time does the gentleman have remaining, and...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 3 minutes.
Mr. NEUGEBAUER. I appreciate the gentleman's comments. But I guess the question...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time.
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Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.
AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MS. WATERS
Ms. WATERS. I have an amendment at the desk.
Ms. WATERS. Mr. Chairman and Members, this is not a complicated amendment. It...
Ms. WATERS. I would ask support for this amendment.
Mr. LEWIS of California. I rise to claim the time in opposition, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. LEWIS of California. And I do so very reluctantly, Mr. Chairman, for the...
AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE
Mr. FLAKE. I have an amendment at the desk.
Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, every year, we have a debate, it seems, in the...
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Mr. LEWIS of California. Will the gentleman yield?
Mr. FLAKE. I yield to the gentleman from California.
Mr. LEWIS of California. The Members may find it rather amazing to have me rise...
Mr. FLAKE. Oh, good. I thought I was going to be thrown under the train again....
Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, I rise to claim the time in opposition.
Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, this amendment by the gentleman from Arizona would...
Mr. FLAKE. I would simply state, I was just told that I'm going to strike all...
Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Florida, the...
Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposition to this...
Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, how much time do I have?
Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, let me remind my colleagues, Amtrak provides intercity...
Mr. MICA. Thank you. And I don't feel uncomfortable over on this side.
Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong opposition to the amendment offered...
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Mr. FLAKE. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.
AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MR. KISSELL
Mr. KISSELL. Mr. Chairman, I rise to bring forth an amendment that will be...
Mr. KISSELL. Mr. Chairman, the Berry Amendment has been in effect for over 60...
Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Chairman, I rise to claim the time in opposition.
Mr. LEWIS of California. It is not my intention to take much of that time, but...
Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Kissell, I would yield to you. Do you think it's...
Mr. KISSELL. That is an incorrect figure, sir; it is less than that. Americans...
Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Kissell, do you think it's worth your...
Mr. KISSELL. I recognize the gentleman from North Carolina, Mr. DAVID PRICE,...
Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the amendment...
Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from...
Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania. In this $835 billion bill being described as a...
Mr. KISSELL. Mr. Chairman, I recognize the gentleman from North Carolina,...
Mr. COBLE. I thank the gentleman for yielding.
Mr. KISSELL. Mr. Chairman, may I inquire as to the time remaining?
Mr. KISSELL. I would just like to conclude by saying we're going to put...
Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Chariman, first, I want to thank the...
Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.
AMENDMENT NO. 9 OFFERED BY MR. PLATTS
Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk.
Part 4--Further Accountability and Transparency Provisions
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Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Chairman, the amendment that I'm offering with my colleague...
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Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Chairman, I would like to commend Mr. Platts, Mr....
Mr. REYES. Mr. Chairman, I rise to claim the time in opposition.
Mr. REYES. Mr. Chairman, although I am not opposed to this amendment, I am...
Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Chairman, I thank my distinguished chairman of the...
Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the chairman and ranking member's and...
Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Mr. Chairman, I am very delighted, as the floor manager for...
Mr. REYES. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 30 seconds to the distinguished gentleman...
Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the amendment...
Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Chairman, how much time do I have remaining?
Mr. PLATTS. Mr. Chairman, I yield the remaining 30 seconds to the gentlewoman...
Ms. PINGREE of Maine. Mr. Chairman, I just want to add my support to this...
Ms. PINGREE of Maine. I can't finish my story, but I want you to know that ...
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Mr. REYES. Mr. Chairman, again I rise to thank both sponsors of this amendment,...
Mr. VAN HOLLEN. I thank Mr. Reyes, the chairman of the Intelligence...
Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong support of the bipartisan Platts/Van...
Mr. BRALEY of Iowa. Mr. Chair, as the Floor Manager of the Whistleblower...
Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Chair, I rise today in support of the...
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TSA Employees Give Management Low Marks
Mr. REYES. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.
AMENDMENT NO. 10 OFFERED BY MR. TEAGUE
Mr. TEAGUE. I have an amendment at the desk.
Mr. TEAGUE. Mr. Chairman, this stimulus bill is about one thing first and...
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Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Chairman, I rise to claim the time in opposition.
Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the gentleman from New Mexico and...
Mr. TEAGUE. Mr. Chairman, this amendment has not been scored by the...
Mr. WESTMORELAND. Reclaiming my time, Mr. Chairman, what he has actually asked...
Mr. TEAGUE. Yes. Mr. Chairman, my amendment is just about creating jobs.
Mr. WESTMORELAND. Well, one last question, do you have any idea as to how many...
Mr. TEAGUE. Yes. This particular amendment is about connecting people looking...
Mr. WESTMORELAND. Well, I thank the gentleman for that.
Mr. TEAGUE. If we are having a Web site, let's make it work for all Americans...
AMENDMENT NO. 11 OFFERED BY MR. CAMP
Mr. CAMP. Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk.
TITLE I--TAX PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--Reduction in Individual Tax Rates For 2009 and 2010
Subtitle B--Alternative Minimum Tax Relief For Individuals
Subtitle C--First-Time Homebuyer Credit
Subtitle D--Tax Incentives For Business
Part 1--Temporary Investment Incentives
Part 2--5-Year Carryback of Operating Losses
Part 3--Deduction For Qualified Small Business Income
Part 4--Repeal of Withholding Tax on Government Contractors
Subtitle E--Deduction For Qualified Health Insurance Costs of Individuals
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Subtitle F--Temporary Exclusion of Unemployment Compensation From Gross Income
Subtitle G--No Impact on Social Security Trust Funds
TITLE II--ASSISTANCE FOR UNEMPLOYED WORKERS
TITLE III--NO TAX INCREASES TO PAY FOR SPENDING
TITLE I--TAX PROVISIONS
Subtitle A--Reduction in Individual Tax Rates For 2009 and 2010
Subtitle B--Alternative Minimum Tax Relief For Individuals
Subtitle C--First-Time Homebuyer Credit
Subtitle D--Tax Incentives For Business
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Subtitle E--Deduction For Qualified Health Insurance Costs of Individuals
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Subtitle F--Temporary Exclusion of Unemployment Compensation From Gross Income
Subtitle G--No Impact on Social Security Trust Funds
TITLE II--ASSISTANCE FOR UNEMPLOYED WORKERS
``Additional Eligibility Requirements
``Special Transfer in Fiscal Year 2009 for Benefits
``Special Transfer in Fiscal Year 2009 for Administration
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TITLE III--NO TAX INCREASES TO PAY FOR SPENDING
Mr. CAMP. I yield myself 4 minutes.
Mr. CAMP. I would yield myself an additional 30 seconds.
Mr. RANGEL. I rise in opposition to the amendment.
Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 5 minutes and ask unanimous consent...
Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Chairman, not only does the other side reject this plea of our...
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Mr. CAMP. I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr....
Mr. HENSARLING. I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I listened carefully to...
Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. LEVIN. I am really saddened to hear the Republican substitute. We have new...
Mr. Camp, if I might, you and I have known each other for a long time....
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR
Mr. CAMP. Mr. Chair, I would ask that the remarks be addressed to the Chair.
Mr. LEVIN. I will do that. Because what I was saying about Michigan would be...
Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. I yield the gentleman 30 seconds.
Mr. LEVIN. Your bill would eliminate that, when we need to build roads, fix...
Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. I yield 15 seconds to the gentleman from Michigan.
Mr. LEVIN. The families today are in fear. I want to make this point. They are...
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE ACTING CHAIR
Mr. CAMP. I thank the Chair for that admonition. I would yield 2 minutes to a...
Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Chair, I will keep my remarks within 2 minutes.
Mr. Chair, we can do better than that. We need to do better than that. Our...
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Mr. Chair, the most favorable measurement, the most favorable way to look at...
Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may...
Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Would the gentleman care to yield?
Mr. KIND. I thank my good friend for yielding me this time. In a second, I want...
Mr. CAMP. Would the gentleman yield?
Mr. KIND. I have very limited time. Maybe you can get some time on your own.
Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. I'd like to recognize the gentleman for an...
Mr. KIND. They say that we cannot do any meaningful tax reform in this country...
Mr. CAMP. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 15 seconds. I would just say that we...
Mr. HERGER. Thank you. Mr. Chairman, this is a good Republican alternative. It...
Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to a member of the...
Mr. BECERRA. I thank the gentleman for yielding. Recovery, reinvestment. That...
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Mr. CAMP. Mr. Chairman, at this time I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished...
Mr. ROSKAM. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding.
Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Chairman, I would like to recognize at this time...
Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Chairman, in Italian we say ``tutti possible,'' anything is...
Mr. CAMP. At this time I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr....
Mr. PENCE. I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in support of the...
Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Chairman, I would like to recognize the...
Mr. BLUMENAUER. I appreciate the gentleman's courtesy and his leadership in...
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Mr. CAMP. I yield myself 15 seconds.
Mr. BOEHNER. Let me thank my colleague from Michigan for yielding and...
Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Chairman, I would remind all that for 6 years we...
Mr. POMEROY. We have all looked at the continued practices of some on Wall...
Mr. CAMP. I yield 3 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Michigan (Mr....
Mr. McCOTTER. We in Michigan in my community are listening to this...
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Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from...
Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Chairman, the Republican substitute would eliminate $550...
Mr. CAMP. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 1/2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman...
Mr. DREIER. Mr. Chairman, I thank my friend for yielding and want to say it has...
Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. As a member of a very small alumni association here...
Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Chairman, this debate should not be about Democrat or...
Mr. CAMP. I yield 1 1/2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr....
Mr. GOHMERT. Mr. Chair, $350 billion last week and now with what we are going...
Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Chairman, at this time I would like to recognize...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, this amendment in many ways is similar to the...
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Mr. CAMP. Mr. Chairman, I yield 4 minutes to the distinguished minority whip, a...
Mr. CANTOR. I thank the ranking member, the gentleman from Michigan.
Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Chairman, I would like to reserve the balance of...
Mr. CAMP. At this time, I yield 1 1/2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman...
Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Mr. Chairman, we clearly need to pass a...
Mr. CAMP. At this time I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr....
Mr. HUNTER. Thank you, Mr. Camp.
Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Chairman, I would like to yield myself the...
Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
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Mr. CAMP. I yield myself the balance of my time.
Mr. CAMP. Mr. Chairman, I would commend Mr. Neal for his work on the...
Mr. STARK. Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to this wrong-headed substitute...
Mr. CAMP. I yield back the balance of my time.
Mr. CAMP. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.
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