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Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. WICKER. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. PORTER. I yield to the gentleman from Mississippi.
Mr. WICKER. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding me the time.
Mr. PORTER. That is correct.
Mr. WICKER. Mr. Chairman, if the gentleman will yield further, then the large...
Mr. PORTER. Yes, the gentleman is correct.
Mr. WICKER. As far as the cumulative increases, since the gentleman from...
Mr. PORTER. That is correct.
Mr. WICKER. Finally, let me ask the gentleman, Mr. Chairman, with regard to...
Mr. PORTER. If I understand the gentleman's question correctly, the President...
Mr. WICKER. The amount contained in this bill is precisely what the President...
Mr. PORTER. Yes.
Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield for a question regarding...
Mr. PORTER. I yield to the gentleman from Texas.
Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Chairman, the question I had, and I can barely read it, but...
Mr. PORTER. That is correct.
Mr. BENTSEN. Does that chart reflect what the appropriations are, or does it...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, budget resolutions do not have any effect. They are...
Mr. BENTSEN. If the gentleman will further yield, part of the budget allocation...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, the gentleman should remember that the only...
Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to yield 1-3/4 minutes to the gentleman...
Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding me...
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Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman...
Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of the Pelosi amendment,...
Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to yield 1 1/2 minutes to the...
Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of this amendment to provide...
Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the very...
Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Chairman, I offered this same amendment when the House...
Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman...
Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of the amendment...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I am happy to yield 3 1/2 minutes to the gentleman...
Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Chairman, the gentlewoman well knows that I am a champion...
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Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman...
Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding time to me.
Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I am very, very pleased to yield 3 minutes to the...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding time to me.
Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of the time.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time.
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Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the amendment by my good friend...
POINT OF ORDER
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I make a point of order against the amendment because...
Ms. PELOSI. Yes, Mr. Chairman.
Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, the distinguished chairman lodged a point of order on...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, can I be heard further on the point of order?
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I would simply respond to the gentlewoman that she...
Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, if I may, since the gentleman characterized my...
Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, the distinguished gentleman knows that I had ...
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AMENDMENT NO. 4 OFFERED BY MR. ANDREWS
Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I reserve a point of order on the amendment.
Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
POINT OF ORDER
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I make a point of order against the amendment because...
Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent to withdraw my amendment.
Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word.
Mr. STEARNS. I am going to offer an amendment. Also, Mr. Chairman, I wanted to...
Mr. PORTER. Yes, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Chairman, I intend to offer an amendment to move $10 million...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. STEARNS. I yield to the gentleman from Illinois.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman from Florida (Mr. ...
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Mr. STEARNS. I thank the chairman. I appreciate his commitment to providing...
AMENDMENT NO. 189 OFFERED BY MR. STEARNS
Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I reserve a point of order on the amendment.
Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition to the amendment.
Mr. PORTER. Mr chairman, I continue to reserve my point of order.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. PORTER. Yes, I yield to the gentleman from Florida.
Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman from Illinois for his...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, those councils are up and running, yes.
Mr. STEARNS. I know, Mr. Chairman, but part of the thinking he had was the...
POINT OF ORDER
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I make a point of order against the amendment because...
TITLE III--DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
EDUCATION REFORM
AMENDMENT NO. 14 OFFERED BY MR. OBEY
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
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Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 4 1/2 minutes.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield 6 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from...
Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Chairman, first of all, I want to make sure that I do not...
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Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Hawaii (Mrs....
Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Chairman, I thank the ranking member for yielding me...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from California...
Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding me this time.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 1 minute.
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Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I would inquire of the Chair of the time remaining.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Massachusetts...
Mr. TIERNEY. Mr. Chairman, I thank the ranking member for yielding me this time.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr....
Mr. WU. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding me this time.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from Pennsylvania...
Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Chairman, I just wanted to compliment the other side. They...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr....
Mr. KIND. Mr. Chairman, I thank my colleague from Wisconsin for yielding me...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from New Jersey...
Mr. HOLT. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of this. There are few things that we...
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Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Florida (Mr....
Mr. DAVIS of Florida. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the Obey amendment.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Hawaii (Mrs....
Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Chairman, I am astounded to hear the majority say that...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from California...
Mr. McKEON. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding me the time.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 2 minutes.
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Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield the balance of the time to the distinguished...
Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Chairman, first of all, let me remind everyone that that...
POINT OF ORDER
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I make a point of order against the amendment because...
Mr. OBEY. Yes. I do, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word.
Ms. VELÁZQUEZ. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. OBEY. I yield to the gentlewoman from New York.
Ms. VELÁZQUEZ. Mr. Chairman, a complaint was filed with the Department of...
EDUCATION FOR THE DISADVANTAGED
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AMENDMENT NO. 192 OFFERED BY MR. VITTER
Mr. VITTER. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. VITTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the gentleman's amendment.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Chairman, I thank my friend from Wisconsin for yielding me the...
Mr. VITTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time.
AMENDMENT NO. 202 OFFERED BY MR. HOEKSTRA
Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Chairman, how much time is remaining?
Mr. HOEKSTRA. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, how much is remaining?
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr....
Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman from Wisconsin for yielding me...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of the time.
Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word for the purpose of...
Mr. BONILLA. Yes, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. NETHERCUTT. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. BONILLA. I yield to the gentleman from Washington.
Mr. NETHERCUTT. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman from Texas for yielding to...
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Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman from Washington (Mr....
IMPACT AID
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS
AMENDMENT NO. 185 OFFERED BY MR. ROEMER
Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's...
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Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, I continue to reserve my point of order.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, if the gentleman from Texas (Mr. BONILLA) is not...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to my friend and neighbor, the...
Mr. SOUDER. Mr. Chairman, I thank my Hoosier colleague and friend for yielding...
Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for his support of this...
Mr. DAVIS of Florida. Mr. Chairman, we face, over the next 10 years, a need to...
Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. ROEMER)...
Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding me time, as well...
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Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. ROEMER. I yield to the gentleman from Pennsylvania.
Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Chairman, the gentleman wanted somebody to stand up in...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, this amendment proposes in part a good idea. It wants...
POINT OF ORDER
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I make a point of order against the amendment because...
Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Chairman, with your patience and diligence, only in Washington,...
READING EXCELLENCE
INDIAN EDUCATION
BILINGUAL AND IMMIGRANT EDUCATION
AMENDMENT NO. 15 OFFERED BY MRS. LOWEY
Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I offer Amendment No. 15 as the designee of the...
school renovation
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I reserve a point of order.
Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. PORTER. I do, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of the Lowey amendment. Our...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania...
Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Chairman, I am a little confused as to where the...
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Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the distinguished...
Mr. HOYER. Briefly, the distinguished chairman talked about waste, fraud, and...
Mr. BONILLA. Yes, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, I yield 15 seconds to the gentleman from...
Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Chairman, I just want to remind everyone in the Chamber that...
Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr....
Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Chairman, I thank my colleague from the...
Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr....
Mr. FORD. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs....
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Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Delaware...
Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman from Texas (Mr. BONILLA)...
Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from North Carolina...
Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Chairman, I brought this chart up here because we talk about...
Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, I yield an additional minute to the gentleman from...
Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman from Texas (Mr....
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Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Oregon (Ms....
Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon. Mr. Chairman, I rise to show my strong support for the...
Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from New York (Mr....
Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support, in strong support, of the Lowey...
Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Brooklyn, New...
Mr. OWENS. Mr. Chairman, $1.3 billion is a very tiny amount, but it is one step...
Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, who are we trying to kid? I have been in this House 31...
Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
POINT OF ORDER
Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Chairman, I make a point of order against the amendment...
Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I concede the point of order. I regret that we were...
SPECIAL EDUCATION
AMENDMENT NO. 16 OFFERED BY MS. DELAURO
Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, I offer amendment No. 16 by the gentleman...
Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. PORTER. I do, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I am very pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman...
Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman from Illinois...
Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Chairman, may I inquire how much time is remaining?
Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 30 seconds.
Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms....
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania...
Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Chairman, my only regret, as I leave this institution, is...
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Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 15 seconds to just say to my...
Ms. LEE. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of this amendment to strengthen...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Delaware (Mr....
Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. CASTLE. I yield to the gentleman from Pennsylvania.
Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Chairman, just for 2 seconds I wish to indicate to the...
Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding me this time.
Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, how much time is remaining?
Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 10 seconds.
Mr. OWENS. Mr. Chairman, the gentlewoman from Connecticut is to be ...
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Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from New...
Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, just this Monday, I met with the Superintendent of...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from...
Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Chairman, I thank the chairman for yielding me the time.
Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Wisconsin...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, the gentleman from Florida has said that we are trying...
Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the remaining time.
POINT OF ORDER
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I make a point of order against the amendment because...
Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Chairman, I concede the point of order because the House of...
AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. BASS
Mr. BASS. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. BASS. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment, and I yield...
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Mr. FORD. Mr. Chairman, we have heard a lot of speakers talk about tax cuts and...
Mr. FORD. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent for 30 additional seconds.
Mr. BASS. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent that the gentleman be given 30...
Mr. BASS. That is fine with me, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. BASS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr....
Mr. FORD. Pardon my passion on this issue, Mr. Chairman, and I ask the House's...
Mr. BASS. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 1 minute.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from...
Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the Bass amendment. Many...
Mr. BASS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from Florida (Mr....
Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the gentleman's...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Texas (Mr....
Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strongest opposition to this amendment. I...
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Mr. BASS. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield the balance of my time to the gentlewoman from...
Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, with great respect to my colleagues, we had an...
Mr. BASS. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote, and pending that, I make the...
REHABILITATION SERVICES AND DISABILITY RESEARCH
Special Institutions for Persons With Disabilities
AMERICAN PRINTING HOUSE FOR THE BLIND
NATIONAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF
GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY
VOCATIONAL AND ADULT EDUCATION
STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
AMENDMENT NO. 17 OFFERED BY MRS. LOWEY
Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, as the designee of the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr....
Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. My...
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Mr. PORTER. I do, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Florida, (Mr....
Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Chairman, I thank my chairman, the gentleman from...
Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey...
Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Chairman, I rise in very strong support of the Lowey...
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Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California...
Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Chairman, I was a teacher and a coach both in high school...
Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Hawaii...
Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs....
Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Yes, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Chairman, it has been good for education to have Republicans in...
Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from...
Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the Lowey amendment. Slowly, but...
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Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania...
Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Chairman, appropriations for Pell Grants have increased by 24...
Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from...
Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the amendment offered...
Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I think we ought to call a spade a spade here today and...
Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time.
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Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time.
POINT OF ORDER
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I make a point of order against the amendment because...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent that the remainder of title...
FEDERAL FAMILY EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM ACCOUNT
HIGHER EDUCATION
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE HOUSING AND ACADEMIC FACILITIES LOANS PROGRAM
HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CAPITAL FINANCING PROGRAM ACCOUNT
EDUCATION RESEARCH, STATISTICS, AND IMPROVEMENT
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Departmental Management
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
GENERAL PROVISIONS
AMENDMENT NO. 186 OFFERED BY MR. RYAN OF WISCONSIN
Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 1 1/2 minutes.
Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent to reclaim the...
Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Chairman, I yield 30 seconds to the gentleman from...
Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Chairman, I think this amendment is important because we are...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 1/2 minutes to the gentleman from...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from...
Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposition to the Ryan amendment,...
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Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time.
Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield the balance of my time to the gentleman from...
Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Chairman, Members do not know how good it is to work on a...
Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.
AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. GARY MILLER OF CALIFORNIA
Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may...
Mr. PORTER. I do, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent that the gentleman from...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 30 seconds.
Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr....
Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield the balance of our time to the gentleman from...
Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Chairman, once again I find myself up here in support, and...
Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to this amendment.
Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote, and...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word and yield to the...
Mrs. LOWEY. Mr. Chairman, the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. PORTER) said...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I would not do this but because we have repeatedly...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word.
Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Chairman, I am not going to bring Archie out this time. Mr....
Mr. FORD. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. PORTER. How much time is remaining, Mr. Chairman?
Mr. PORTER. I yield to the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. FORD).
Mr. FORD. Mr. Chairman, I would just say to the gentleman from California (Mr....
Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Chairman, if the gentleman from Illinois (Mr....
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Mr. FORD. Mr. Chairman, if the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. PORTER) will...
AMENDMENT NO. 203 OFFERED BY MR. SCHAFFER
Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition, and I yield 1 minute...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 1 minute.
Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of the time. The gentleman...
Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.
TITLE IV--RELATED AGENCIES
ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT HOME
Corporation for National and Community Service
DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER SERVICE PROGRAMS, OPERATING EXPENSES
Corporation for Public Broadcasting
AMENDMENT NO. 182 OFFERED BY MR. OXLEY
Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. PORTER. I claim time in opposition, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 2 1/2 minutes.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 2 minutes.
Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent that the remainder of the...
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
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Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Office of Library Services: Grants and Administration
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
National Commission on Libraries and Information Science
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
National Council on Disability
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
National Labor Relations Board
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
National Mediation Board
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Railroad Retirement Board
DUAL BENEFITS PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FEDERAL PAYMENTS TO THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS
LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATION
LIMITATION ON THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
Social Security Administration
PAYMENTS TO SOCIAL SECURITY TRUST FUNDS
SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR DISABLED COAL MINERS
SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME PROGRAM
LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
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OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
United States Institute of Peace
OPERATING EXPENSES
TITLE V--GENERAL PROVISIONS
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AMENDMENT NO. 205 OFFERED BY MR. SCHAFFER
Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Chairman, is it in order to request the rest of the amendment...
Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr....
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I would simply say that when we talk about the Job...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I would say, in closing, as the chairman of the...
Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.
SEQUENTIAL VOTES POSTPONED IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MR. BASS
RECORDED VOTE
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Mr. FLETCHER. Mr. Chairman, on rollcall No. 259 I was inadvertently detained....
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN PRO TEMPORE
AMENDMENT NO. 186 OFFERED BY MR. RYAN OF WISCONSIN
RECORDED VOTE
Mr. SPENCE changed his vote from ``aye'' to ``no.''
Mr. ROYCE and Mr. HULSHOF changed their vote from ``no'' to ``aye.''
AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. GARY MILLER OF CALIFORNIA
RECORDED VOTE
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Mr. MOORE of Kansas changed his vote from ``no'' to ``aye.''
AMENDMENT NO. 203 OFFERED BY MR. SCHAFFER
RECORDED VOTE
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Mr. McHugh changed his vote from ``no'' to ``aye.''
AMENDMENT NO. 182 OFFERED BY MR. OXLEY
RECORDED VOTE
AMENDMENT NO. 205 OFFERED BY MR. SCHAFFER
RECORDED VOTE
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Mr. PICKERING and Mr. SHAYS changed their vote from ``aye'' to ``no.''
AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. KAPTUR
Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
``Subchapter E--Normal Trade Relations For China Transitional Adjustment...
``SUBCHAPTER E--NORMAL TRADE RELATIONS FOR CHINA TRANSITIONAL ADJUSTMENT...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I reserve a point of order on the amendment of the...
PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY
Ms. KAPTUR. Parliamentary inquiry, Mr. Chairman.
Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chairman, as I understand the point of order, if at the end of...
Ms. KAPTUR. Just so I understand it, if the point of order is upheld, then our...
Ms. KAPTUR. I just wanted to make that very clear in the beginning.
Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms....
Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of our time.
Mr. PORTER. I do not claim the time in opposition. I would reserve my point of...
Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to a very distinguished colleague,...
Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms....
Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
POINT OF ORDER
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I make a point of order against the amendment because...
PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY
Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chairman, parliamentary inquiry.
Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chairman, the net effect of that then is not to allow our...
Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Chairman, is the Chair saying that it is going to rule on that...
Ms. KAPTUR. I would like to hear the ruling of the Chair.
AMENDMENT NO. 196 OFFERED BY MR. BOEHNER
Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. ...
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Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Chairman, I rise to claim the 5 minutes assigned to...
Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 2 1/2 minutes.
Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Chairman, how much time do I have remaining?
Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.
PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY
Mr. OBEY. Parliamentary inquiry, Mr. Chairman. Who has the right to close?
Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 1/2 minutes to the distinguished...
Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Chairman, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. YOUNG),...
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NATIVE HAWAIIAN EDUCATION ASSESSMENT PROJECT
STATUS OF KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS
NATIVE HAWAIIAN EDUCATION ACT OBJECTIVES
NATIVE HAWAIIAN EDUCATION ACT--SEVEN SECTIONS
NHEA PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS
SAFE AND DRUG FREE SCHOOLS NATIVE HAWAIIAN SET ASIDE ADMINISTERED BY KAM SCHOOLS
REP. BOEHNER PREVIOUS ARGUMENTS
Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.
AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. ANDREWS
Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's...
Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I would certainly engage the gentleman in a colloquy...
Mr. ANDREWS. Yes. Mr. Chairman, reclaiming my time, could the gentleman from...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. ANDREWS. I yield to the gentleman from Illinois.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, while I have not examined this particular issue in...
Mr. ANDREWS. I thank the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. PORTER), the...
AMENDMENT NO. 198 OFFERED BY MR. STEARNS
Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. STEARNS. I yield to the gentleman from Illinois.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I agree with the policy expressed in the amendment,...
Mr. STEARNS. I appreciate the Chairman's acceptance. If I could, Mr. Chairman,...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. STEARNS. I yield to the gentleman from Wisconsin.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, we are informed by the Secretary of Education that they...
Mr. STEARNS. Reclaiming my time, Mr. Chairman, I thank my colleagues, and I...
Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.
AMENDMENT NO. 3 OFFERED BY MR. PAUL
Mr. PAUL. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. PAUL. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. PAUL. Mr. Chairman, this amendment says that none of the funds in this...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. PAUL. I yield to the gentleman from Illinois.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I agree with the policy of this amendment ...
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Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. PAUL. I yield to the gentleman from Wisconsin.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I would simply like to accept the amendment on this...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word.
Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. PORTER. I yield to the gentleman from Rhode Island.
Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to engage in a colloquy...
Mr. PORTER. Reclaiming my time, Mr. Chairman, let me thank the gentleman from...
Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island. Mr. Chairman, if the gentleman will continue to...
PART B AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MRS. WILSON
Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Page: H4287
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment.
Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the remaining 2 minutes.
Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.
AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MR. ANDREWS
Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. PORTER. If I may claim the time in opposition, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I would...
Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Chairman, if the gentleman will yield, it is certainly my...
Mr. PORTER. We will work with the gentleman in that regard.
Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent that my amendment be...
AMENDMENT NO. 191 OFFERED BY MR. TANCREDO
Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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SCHOOL AND STUDENT CHARACTERISTICS
ADOPTION OF EXTERNALLY-DEVELOPED MODELS
LEVERAGING TITLE I SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Page: H4290
CONCERNS
State Education Administrators View CSRD as Helping Strengthen the Quality of...
COLORADO
MAINE
MONTANA
OHIO
OREGON
UTAH
WISCONSIN
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Appendix A.--CSRD Schools Serve Special Education Students as a Part of Their...
BLACKSTONE PRIMARY SCHOOL, BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA
Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent to withdraw the amendment.
AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. SANDERS
Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Page: H4292
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, if the gentleman will yield, I need to know what...
Mr. SANDERS. This amendment, Mr. Chairman, is very, very clear.
Mr. PORTER. The gentleman is still on his at the moment.
Mr. SANDERS. Why does the gentleman not take his own time, if he would.
Mr. PORTER. I do, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, if the gentleman will yield, that is correct.
Mr. PORTER. First, I understand the point the gentleman is trying to make. I...
Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. PORTER. I yield to the gentleman from Vermont.
Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman from Illinois (Mr....
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, reclaiming my time, I understand what the gentleman...
Mr. SANDERS. Reclaiming my time, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. PORTER. It is my time, but I yield to the gentleman.
Mr. SANDERS. I am sorry. I did not mean to interrupt the gentleman.
Mr. PORTER. I yield to the gentleman.
Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent for an additional minute and...
Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to my friend, the gentleman from...
Mr. ROHRABACHER. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of this amendment, and...
Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote, and pending that, I make...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word.
Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman from Illinois for...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.
AMENDMENT NO. 18 OFFERED BY MR. OBEY
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I do.
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Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 20 seconds.
Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Chairman, we stand accused by the gentleman...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from...
Mr. DICKEY. Mr. Chairman, in 1995, when I was fortunate enough to get on this...
Page: H4295
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the other distinguished gentleman...
Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, I strongly support the Obey amendment. The Republican...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 1 minute.
Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. PORTER. I yield to the gentleman from Massachusetts.
Mr. OLVER. Mr. Chairman, a universal voluntary prescription drug benefit under...
Mr. PORTER. That would therefore provide a prescription drug benefit for these...
Mr. OLVER. Voluntary.
Mr. PORTER. Who do not need it.
Mr. OLVER. If they do not want it, they do not have to take it.
Mr. PORTER. It is always voluntary, of course.
Mr. OLVER. If they have a better plan, surely they will keep the plan they...
Mr. PORTER. We just want to get the government into this business directly and...
Mr. OLVER. It is voluntary, and it is one that anybody who has a better plan...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from...
Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, I want to thank our ranking member, the...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I am a practicing politician, just like everyone else...
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Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time.
POINT OF ORDER
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I make a point of order on this amendment because it...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I do, for the reasons that I cited in my previous...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word.
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AMENDMENT NO. 201 OFFERED BY MR. TRAFICANT
Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
minimum wage
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's...
Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
AMENDMENT NO. 10 OFFERED BY MS. DELAURO
Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, I offer amendment No. 10 by the gentleman...
Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. PORTER. I do, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 5 minutes.
Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 1 minute.
Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the DeLauro amendment....
Page: H4299
Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, may I inquire how much time is remaining.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I yield such time as he may consume to the...
Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Chairman, the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms....
Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 30 seconds.
Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms....
Page: H4300
Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Wisconsin...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, this amendment tries to do a lot of good things. One of...
Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
POINT OF ORDER
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I make a point of order against the amendment because...
Ms. DELAURO. Yes, Mr. Chairman. I think that we understand that the...
AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. YOUNG OF FLORIDA
Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I might consume.
Mr. OBEY. Yes, I do, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Page: H4301
Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Chairman, how much time do I have remaining?
Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time, and...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time, and I regret...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word.
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. PORTER. I yield to the gentleman from Wisconsin.
Mr. OBEY. I would ask, Mr. Chairman, if the gentleman can tell me, when would...
Mr. PORTER. Perhaps tomorrow.
Mr. OBEY. That would be very nice.
SEQUENTIAL VOTES POSTPONED IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
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AMENDMENT NO. 196 OFFERED BY MR. BOEHNER
RECORDED VOTE
Mrs. CUBIN, Mr. LUCAS of Oklahoma, and Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania changed...
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN PRO TEMPORE
AMENDMENT NO. 198 OFFERED BY MR. STEARNS
RECORDED VOTE
Page: H4303
Mr. DeFAZIO, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mrs. CLAYTON, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. WU,...
Mr. ROTHMAN changed his vote from ``no'' to ``aye.''
Mr. KUCINICH changed his vote from ``present'' to ``no.''
PART B AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MRS. WILSON
RECORDED VOTE
Page: H4304
Ms. McCARTHY of Missouri changed her vote from ``aye'' to ``no.''
AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. SANDERS
RECORDED VOTE
Mr. KASICH and Mr. BENTSEN changed their vote from ``aye'' to ``no.''
Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I was not recorded on vote No. 268. Had I voted, I...
AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. YOUNG OF FLORIDA
RECORDED VOTE
Page: H4305
Mr. SPENCE and Mr. RAMSTAD changed their vote from ``aye'' to ``no.''
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word.
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, it has been brought to my attention that HCFA is in...
Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Chairman, since coming here last January, I have repeatedly...
Mr. WU. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in strong opposition to H.R. 4577, the...
Page: H4306
Mr. HALL of Ohio. Mr. Chairman, I have drafted an amendment to the...
Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Chairman, I rise to express my concern regarding the level of...
Page: H4307
Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Chairman, the Chairman of the Subcommittee, the gentleman...
Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 4577, the Labor,...
Page: H4308
Mr. REYES. Mr. Chairman. I rise to strike the last word. I stand in strong...
Mr. WELDON of Florida. Mr. Chairman, for the past year, I have been...
Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in strong opposition to H.R. 4577, the...
Page: H4309
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Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to reluctantly oppose the amendment...
Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Chairman, in a time of unprecedented economic growth and...
Mr. PORTER. Mr. Chairman, I move that the Committee do now rise.


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