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DEPARTMENTS OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2004 -- (House of Representatives - July 25, 2003)Page: H7655
IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
GENERAL LEAVE
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5...
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. MOLLOHAN. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman...
Mr. KIRK. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding me the time, and I...
Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of this bill, H.R. 2861,...
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Mr. FARR. Mr. Chairman. I rise today in opposition of the rule for the VA/HUD...
Mr. RAMSTAD. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in strong opposition to the VA-HUD...
Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Chairman, this Member offers his strong support for H.R....
1. Department of Veterans Administration (VA)
2. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Economic Development...
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3. Missouri River Sanitary Sewer Connection Between Nebraska and Iowa--$400,000
4. Indian Housing Loan Guarantee Program
5. Rural Housing Efforts by HUD
6. AmeriCorps Funding
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member, I rise in support of...
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Mr. BARTON of Texas. Mr. Chairman, the committee report for H.R. 2861, the...
Mr. WELLER. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in strong support of the fiscal year...
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Ms. WATERS. Mr. Chairman, I rise to express my serious concerns about the...
Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to recall that George Washington once...
Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Chairman, while I voted in favor of H.R. 2861, the FY04...
Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Chairman, today, I regretfully rise in opposition to...
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Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon. Mr. Chairman, our veterans have made great personal...
Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to voice my concerns about how H.R....
Mr. HOBSON. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the fiscal year 2004 Veterans...
Mr. HONDA. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to voice my opposition to the fiscal year...
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Mr. MOLLOHAN. Mr. Chairman, I have no further requests for time, and I yield...
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I have no further requests for time, and I yield back...
TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Veterans Benefits Administration
COMPENSATION, PENSION AND BURIAL BENEFITS
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
READJUSTMENT BENEFITS
VETERANS INSURANCE AND INDEMNITIES
VETERANS HOUSING BENEFIT PROGRAM FUND PROGRAM ACCOUNT
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
EDUCATION LOAN FUND PROGRAM ACCOUNT
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION LOANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
NATIVE AMERICAN VETERAN HOUSING LOAN PROGRAM ACCOUNT
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
GUARANTEED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING LOANS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS PROGRAM ACCOUNT
Veterans Health Administration
MEDICAL SERVICES FOR PRIORITY 1-6 VETERANS
MEDICAL SERVICES FOR PRIORITY 7-8 VETERANS
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
MEDICAL AND PROSTHETIC RESEARCH
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
MEDICAL FACILITIES
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Departmental Administration
GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES
NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
CONSTRUCTION, MAJOR PROJECTS
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CONSTRUCTION, MINOR PROJECTS
PARKING REVOLVING FUND
GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STATE EXTENDED CARE FACILITIES
GRANTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STATE VETERANS CEMETERIES
administrative provisions
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
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TITLE II--DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Public and Indian Housing
HOUSING CERTIFICATE FUND
(INCLUDING TRANSFER AND RESCISSION OF FUNDS)
PUBLIC HOUSING CAPITAL FUND
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
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PUBLIC HOUSING OPERATING FUND
REVITALIZATION OF SEVERELY DISTRESSED PUBLIC HOUSING (HOPE VI)
NATIVE AMERICAN HOUSING BLOCK GRANTS
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)
INDIAN HOUSING LOAN GUARANTEE FUND PROGRAM ACCOUNT
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
NATIVE HAWAIIAN HOUSING LOAN GUARANTEE FUND PROGRAM ACCOUNT
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Community Planning and Development
HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS
RURAL HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
EMPOWERMENT ZONES/ENTERPRISE COMMUNITIES
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)
URBAN DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANTS
(RESCISSION)
BROWNFIELDS REDEVELOPMENT
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
HOMELESS ASSISTANCE GRANTS
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
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Housing Programs
HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
HOUSING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
FLEXIBLE SUBSIDY FUND
(TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
RENTAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE
(RESCISSION)
MANUFACTURED HOUSING FEES TRUST FUND
Federal Housing Administration
MUTUAL MORTGAGE INSURANCE PROGRAM ACCOUNT
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)
GENERAL AND SPECIAL RISK PROGRAM ACCOUNT
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)
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Government National Mortgage Association
GUARANTEES OF MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM ACCOUNT
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Policy Development and Research
RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
FAIR HOUSING ACTIVITIES
Office of Lead Hazard Control
LEAD HAZARD REDUCTION
Management and Administration
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
WORKING CAPITAL FUND
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
CONSOLIDATED FEE FUND
(RESCISSION)
Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
Administrative Provisions
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TITLE III--INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
American Battle Monuments Commission
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
EMERGENCY FUND
Department of the Treasury
Community Development Financial Institutions
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FUND PROGRAM ACCOUNT
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Consumer Product Safety Commission
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Corporation for National and Community Service
NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS OPERATING EXPENSES
NATIONAL SERVICE TRUST
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Department of Defense--Civil
Cemeterial Expenses, Army
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
TOXIC SUBSTANCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH
Environmental Protection Agency
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS AND MANAGEMENT
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SUPERFUND
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)
LEAKING UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK TRUST FUND
OIL SPILL RESPONSE
STATE AND TRIBAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
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Executive Office of the President
OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY
COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
General Services Administration
FEDERAL CITIZEN INFORMATION CENTER FUND
Interagency Council on the Homeless
OPERATING EXPENSES
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
SPACE FLIGHT CAPABILITIES
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
SCIENCE, AERONAUTICS AND EXPLORATION
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
National Credit Union Administration
CENTRAL LIQUIDITY FACILITY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REVOLVING LOAN FUND
National Science Foundation
RESEARCH AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
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MAJOR RESEARCH EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION
EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL SCIENCE BOARD
OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation
PAYMENT TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT CORPORATION
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISION
Selective Service System
SALARIES AND EXPENSES
TITLE IV--GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Mr. WALSH (during the reading). Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent that the...
AMENDMENT NO. 13 OFFERED BY MR. KIRK
Mr. KIRK. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. KIRK. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. KIRK. Mr. Chairman, this is a technical amendment that calls on the...
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. KIRK. I yield to the gentleman from New York.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding. We are prepared to...
Mr. MOLLOHAN. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. KIRK. I yield to the gentleman from West Virginia, our distinguished...
Mr. MOLLOHAN. Mr. Chairman, we have no objection to the Kirk amendment.
Mr. KIRK. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to offer a technical amendment that calls...
Mr. KIRK. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.
AMENDMENT NO. 5 OFFERED BY MR. HASTINGS OF FLORIDA
Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
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Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Chairman, I will not take that amount of time. My...
Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.
AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. WALSH
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
AMENDMENT NO. 2 OFFERED BY MR. DINGELL
Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Chairman, I offer this amendment on behalf of my colleagues...
Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Chairman, we have a crisis in Michigan. We have become the...
Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Chairman, I rise today to ask all my colleagues to support an...
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AMENDMENTS OFFERED BY MR. SMITH OF NEW JERSEY
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I reserve a point of order against the gentleman's...
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. It is the medical care amendment. I have two, Mr....
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. The amendment would seek to add $1.8 billion to the...
Veterans Health Administration
MEDICAL CARE
MEDICAL CARE COLLECTIONS FUND
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
MEDICAL AND PROSTHETIC RESEARCH
(INCLUDING TRANSFER OF FUNDS)
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION AND MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING EXPENSES
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. I yield to the gentleman from Vermont.
Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, I want to applaud my colleague for his statement. I...
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I continue to reserve my point of order.
Mr. MOLLOHAN. Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition to the amendment,...
POINT OF ORDER
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I make a point of order against the amendment because...
AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. FATTAH
Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. FATTAH. I yield to the gentleman from New York.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, we have reviewed the amendment, we think it helps the...
Mr. FATTAH. Reclaiming my time, Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman.
Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding me this...
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN
Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Chairman, I will then discuss my amendment at the...
Mr. FATTAH. Reclaiming my time, Mr. Chairman, let me in conclusion say that I...
Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of this amendment and in support of...
Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.
PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Chairman, parliamentary inquiry.
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Earlier on the amendment I called up regarding the...
Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I object.
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Chairman, further on my parliamentary inquiry, it...
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. And only 5 minutes was allocated?
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AMENDMENT NO. 12 OFFERED BY MR. SMITH OF NEW JERSEY
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 2 minutes.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from...
Mr. SIMMONS. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the amendment. The amendment...
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from...
Mr. RENZI. Mr. Chairman, as a member of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, I...
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman...
Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Chairman, certainly coming from Florida I...
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Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from...
Mr. JONES of North Carolina. Mr. Chairman, we know it is a very difficult...
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Chairman, who has the right to close?
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman...
Mr. BUYER. Mr. Chairman, I want to thank the chairman of the Committee on...
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment.
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.
AMENDMENT NO. 11 OFFERED BY MR. HALL
Mr. HALL. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. HALL. Mr. Chairman I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. HALL. Mr. Chairman, I want to thank Chairman Walsh and Ranking Member...
AMENDMENT NO. 10 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. BUYER. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. STEARNS. I yield to the gentleman from Indiana.
Mr. BUYER. Mr. Chairman, I want to thank the gentleman for bringing his...
Mr. STEARNS. I do not know. I think they are using the term paid volunteers. I...
Mr. BUYER. I would just urge my colleagues to support the gentleman from...
Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment.
PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY
Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chairman, I have a parliamentary inquiry.
Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chairman, I am also in opposition and am in the opposite party....
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I again urge a ``no'' vote on the gentleman's...
Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.
AMENDMENT NO. 7 OFFERED BY MRS. CAPPS
Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, will the gentlewoman yield?
Mrs. CAPPS. I yield to the gentleman from New York.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, we would be happy to accept the amendment.
Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman.
Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chairman, since no one took time in opposition, can I ask...
Mr. FILNER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word.
Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for the outstanding work he...
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, reclaiming my time, yes, I agree. NSF needs to make...
Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Chairman, would the gentleman agree then that the level must...
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I concur.
Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding to me and look...
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, reclaiming my time, I thank the gentleman for his...
AMENDMENT NO. 15 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.
Mr. KANJORSKI. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman from Vermont for yielding me...
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Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. SANDERS. I yield to the gentleman from New York.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentlemen from Pennsylvania and Vermont...
Mr. SANDERS. Mr. Chairman, reclaiming my time, I thank the chairman very much...
AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. NADLER
Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to this amendment,...
Mr. SHAYS. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of this amendment to increase...
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Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.
AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. ALLEN
Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. ALLEN. I yield to the gentleman from New York.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding. We have looked at...
Mr. WAXMAN. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of Congressman...
Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.
AMENDMENT NO. 8 OFFERED BY MR. LYNCH
Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. LYNCH. I yield to the gentleman from New York.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding.
Mr. LYNCH. Mr. Chairman, reclaiming my time, this amendment targets the long...
AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. BISHOP OF NEW YORK
Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. WAXMAN. I rise in strong support of the Bishop amendment.
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Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Chairman, I yield back my time.
AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. INSLEE
Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. INSLEE. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
AMENDMENT NO. 16 OFFERED BY MR. MORAN OF KANSAS
Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MR. NADLER
Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I will upset the normal order of things by first...
Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for offering...
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Housing Appropriations Inadequate; 85,000 Families at Risk
Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 2 minutes.
Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, this amendment would increase funding for section 8...
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Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment, and I yield...
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Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New York (Mr....
Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Chairman, I thank my friend from New York for yielding me this...
Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from...
Mr. DAVIS of Alabama. Mr. Chairman, let me, first of all, compliment the...
Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Ms. VELÁZQUEZ. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the...
Mr. PRICE of North Carolina. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the...
Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.
Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.
AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. JACKSON-LEE OF TEXAS
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. HOBSON. Mr. Chairman, I reserve a point of order.
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may...
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Mr. HOBSON. Mr. Chairman, I withdraw my reservation. After hearing the...
AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. MARKEY
Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself 1 minute.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New Hampshire...
Mr. BASS. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr....
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Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from West Virginia...
Mr. MOLLOHAN. Mr. Chairman, the gentleman's amendment shines the light on the...
Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr....
Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the gentleman's courtesy, and I...
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, how much time do I have remaining?
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from California...
Mr. DREIER. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding me time.
Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts...
Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Chairman, I am struck by the number ...
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Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from...
Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding me the time, and I...
Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the remainder of my time. I have just...
Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.
Mr. MOLLOHAN. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word.
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. MOLLOHAN. I yield to the gentlewoman from Texas.
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Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Chairman, I rise with great jubilation and...
Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. MOLLOHAN. I yield to the gentleman from Texas.
Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I just want to thank and commend the gentlewoman...
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word.
Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman, the chairman, and the ranking...
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Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, reclaiming my time, I thank the gentleman for the...
Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Chairman, if the gentleman will yield further, I thank the...
AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. MOORE
Mr. MOORE. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I reserve a point of order against the gentleman's...
Mr. MOORE. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. MEEKS OF NEW YORK
Mr. MEEKS of New York. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN
Mr. MEEKS of New York. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Chairman, I thank my friend and colleague, the gentleman from...
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Mr. MEEKS of New York. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposition to the amendment, and I...
Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of the...
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.
AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. LEE
Ms. LEE. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Ms. LEE. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong support of the amendment that I...
Ms. LEE. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition to the amendment.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, just briefly, to correct a point, there are no cuts...
Ms. LEE. Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote.
AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. EDWARDS
Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I reserve a point of order on the amendment.
Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the amendment.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I continue to reserve my point of order.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from California...
Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Chairman, I am a veteran. The gentleman who just spoke is...
Mr. MOLLOHAN. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. CUNNINGHAM. I yield to the gentleman from West Virginia.
Mr. MOLLOHAN. Mr. Chairman, I think the point is not that the chairman and the...
Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Taking back my time, I agree with the gentleman. I want more...
POINT OF ORDER
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I would insist on my point of order against the...
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Mr. OBEY. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word.
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word.
Mr. MOLLOHAN. Mr. Chairman, will the gentleman yield?
Mr. WALSH. I yield to the gentleman from West Virginia.
Mr. MOLLOHAN. Mr. Chairman, I certainly agree with that. As has been expressed...
Mr. WALSH. I thank the gentleman for his comments. I thank him for his help. I...
SEQUENTIAL VOTES POSTPONED IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AMENDMENT NO. 12 OFFERED BY MR. SMITH OF NEW JERSEY
RECORDED VOTE
Page: H7709
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN
Ms. KILPATRICK, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Mrs. CUBIN...
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN
AMENDMENT NO. 10 OFFERED BY MR. STEARNS
RECORDED VOTE
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN
Page: H7710
Mr. PETRI changed his vote from ``no'' to ``aye.''
Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Chairman, on rollcall No. 452, due to a technical difficulty...
Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD. Mr. Chairman, on rollcall No. 452, I was...
Mr. HOLT. Mr. Chairman, I was detained on rollcall vote number 452, the Stearns...
AMENDMENT NO. 6 OFFERED BY MR. NADLER
RECORDED VOTE
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN
AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MR. MARKEY
RECORDED VOTE
Page: H7711
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN
Ms. LINDA T. SÁNCHEZ of California changed her vote from ``no'' to ``aye.''
Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. Mr. Chairman, on rollcall No. 454 I was unavoidably...
AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MS. LEE
RECORDED VOTE
Page: H7712
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN
Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. Mr. Chairman, on rollcall No. 455 I was unavoidably...
Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the remaining votes on...
ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE
Page: H7713
Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 456 I was unavoidably...

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