Consider to actions. T two actions. Its important to get an idea of the problem before a solution. Here is what they said in 2009. We are confident each of the ash basins have Structural Integrity necessary to protect the environment. What the heck happened . How are you certain . Duke supported the bill. You might ask why they are not in indiana . I would hope you consider giving citizens affected by coal ash a chance to speak are at play without interpreters. You can hear what it has been like and ask what certainty they are looking for. I think you will hear there is a certainty they will be cleaned up some time in their lifetime. Many of them have been waiting a long time. I think they would like the certainty. They would like the certainty the ash pond is not going to collapse on top of them and dump ash into the river. They can bring their own legal action if the state doesnt do anything. I will say the citizens have worked on these issues for a long time. They deserve to be hear
Extremist effort. Their partisan base will be happy, but at the expense of the health of many women and families in our country. This bill will have a serious impact on the familys ability to make their own Health Care Decisions. It will raise taxes on hardworking americans, just if they happen to choose a health care that plan that this majority doesnt like. And for what . Some of my republican colleagues can score cheap political points. This is not what the American People want. They want an agenda that lifts people up. They want us to be working on legislation that creates jobs, boost paychecks in this country and strengthens our economy. This bill will do none of these things. It is nothing but a cynical attempt to put politics where it doesnt belong. Vote no on this rule and vote no on this blatant political gambity. I know how embarrassing it is for the republicans because of their own snaffue within their own caucus, but lets get on to the real business of creating more jobs in
Words that should apply to all children cannot apply to the most helpless of all children. Mr. Speaker, we honor Abraham Lincoln most because he found the courage as president of the United States in the days of slavery, and he found the humanity within himself to recognize the image of god stamped on the soul of slaves, that the Supreme Court sa were not human. And that the tide of Public Opinion didnt recognize as protectble under the law protectable under the law. Could it still be that president barack obama might consider that perspective . As well as his own legacy and even eternity itself, and recognize that those little unborn children look so desperately to him now for help. Could it be that the president might finally remember that on the pages of the bible on which he laid his hands were the words written in red, in as much as you have done it unto one of the least of these, buy brethren, youve done it unto me. Whether he does or not its time for those of us in this chamber
Additional 9,000 to its credit cards despite owing a whopping 311,000 in debt. Hardworking taxpayers are counting on us to set priorities and to stick to them because a balanced budget will boost our nations economic output and help restore the promise of a government that is more effective. A balanced budget will allow americans to spend more time working hard to grow their businesses or to advance in their jobs instead of worrying about taxes and inefficient regulations. We know it wont be easy by working together we can deliver Real Solutions and Real Progress the American People want and deserve. I look forward to working with each and everyone of you in this crucial task in the days and weeks ahead. Chairman price . I want to thank the chairman and appreciate everybodys participation. I would note that the number of senators significantly outnumbers the number of house members but were fine with that. We think we have equal firepower. So were raring to go with the Conference Commi
I can see the house people [indiscernible] sen. Enzi i am pleased to call this to thousand 16 concurrent budget fiscal meeting to order. It is my privilege to recognize the chair of this years conference, the distinguished chair, senator enzi. Sen. Enzi today were going to consider the resolution on the budget and the house amendments, we will begin with Opening Statements, ill recognize myself first and then dr. Price and senator sanders and mr. Van hollen, then we have a list of the others in order. Glad we are at this point, and i appreciate all who have shown up so far, although those who dont show up will help reduce the the length of the meeting, of course. [laughter] sen. Enzi so we meet today on moving forward with the joint house, Senate Budget conference with the goal of producing a balanced budget, that does not rely on new taxes and instead strengthens our Nations Defense, protects our most vulnerable citizens, improves Economic Growth and opportunity for hardworking famili