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Entire Issue (PDF) E PL UR UM IB N U U S Congressional Record United States th of America PROCEEDINGS AND DEBATES OF THE 113 CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION Vol. 159 WASHINGTON, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2013 No. 16 House of Representatives The House met at 2 p.m. and was lic for which it stands, one nation under God, The Navy has told us too it will can- called to order by the Speaker. indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. cel maintenance on 23 ships, reduce fly- f f ing hours on deployed aircraft carriers by 55 percent, cancel submarine deploy- TIME TO SUBMIT A CREDIBLE PRAYER ments, and reduce steaming days by 22 PLAN The Chaplain, the Reverend Patrick percent. J. Conroy, offered the following prayer: (Ms. FOXX asked and was given per- The Bipartisan Policy Center has Eternal God, we give You thanks for mission to address the House for 1 warned us that 1 million jobs will be giving us another day. minute and to revise and extend her re- lost if sequester happens. We thank You that we are a Nation marks.) What is the response of the majority fashioned out of diverse peoples and Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, families party? The Budget chair, Mr. RYAN, cultures, brought forth on this con- budget, small businesses budget, cities simply said, ‘‘Sequester is going to tinent in a way not unlike the ancient budget, churches budget, schools budg- happen. We can’t afford to lose those people of Israel. As out of a desert, You et, my state of North Carolina budgets, cuts.’’ led our American ancestors to this but Washington does not. For the sake of our economy, for the promised land, where they declared Instead, year after year, budgetless sake of our national defense, we have their independence and constituted a Washington spends every single cent of to do better than that. Congress must new Nation founded upon unalienable the money it takes from the American adopt the President’s balanced plan rights given to us by You, our Creator. people and $1 trillion more. and avoid the economic and military Bless our Nation with wisdom, Not since 2009 has the Democrat Sen- calamity, a calamity that can easily be knowledge, and understanding, and ate bothered to pass a budget, and not avoided. bless the Members of this people’s since 2010 has President Obama sub- f House. Renew in us the adoption by mitted his plan for a budget on time. REPLACING PRESIDENT OBAMA’S Your spirit, that we may affirm our When you don’t plan, it’s easy to SEQUESTER freedoms, not only with the conviction overcommit. And when a country over- (Mr. BOEHNER asked and was given in the way we understand others, but commits year after year after year, it permission to address the House for 1 in ourselves by actions proven beyond ends up $16.4 trillion in debt. words. minute.) That debt doesn’t just rob our future; Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, Presi- Bless us this day and every day. May it hurts Americans looking for jobs all that is done here be for Your great- dent Obama missed a great opportunity today. While government spending today to help our economy. This was er honor and glory. ballooned, 8.5 million more people have Amen. supposed to be the day that the Presi- given up looking for work since 2009. dent submitted his budget to the Con- f Mr. Speaker, the unchecked spending gress, but it’s not coming. It’s going to THE JOURNAL has got to stop. It’s time to get this be late. Some reports say that it could The SPEAKER. The Chair has exam- government on a budget. It’s time for be as long as a month late. I think ined the Journal of the last day’s pro- the President to submit a credible that’s too bad. Our economy could use ceedings and announces to the House plan. some Presidential leadership right his approval thereof. f now. On Thursday, the President dis- Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Jour- SEQUESTRATION nal stands approved. banded his jobs council after a grand (Mr. COURTNEY asked and was f total of four meetings in two years. given permission to address the House Then, as Americans got to work on Fri- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE for 1 minute and to revise and extend day, they learned that our economy The SPEAKER. Will the gentle- his remarks.) still isn’t creating enough jobs. The un- woman from North Carolina (Ms. FOXX) Mr. COURTNEY. Yesterday, Defense employment rate actually went up. come forward and lead the House in the Secretary Leon Panetta bluntly Now, if government spending does Pledge of Allegiance. warned if sequester happens on March 1 cause growth, as the President be- Ms. FOXX led the Pledge of Alle- it’s going to badly damage the readi- lieves, we shouldn’t be having these giance as follows: ness of the United States of America. problems. And then maybe it wouldn’t I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the It will go right at readiness, right at be so disappointing that his budget is United States of America, and to the Repub- maintenance, right at training. late. b This symbol represents the time of day during the House proceedings, e.g., b 1407 is 2:07 p.m. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. H317 . VerDate Mar 15 2010 03:39 Feb 06, 2013 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A04FE7.000 H04FEPT1 jbell on DSK7SPTVN1PROD with HOUSE H318 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 4, 2013 Well, we are having trouble, in large they also return time after time for the groceries, for rent, for child care, and part because spending is the problem. exceptional customer service. for the everyday needs of their fami- It’s what’s chasing jobs overseas and For the past few decades, my wife, lies. causing much anxiety about our fu- Roxanne, and I have always cherished Mr. Speaker, that’s why I have co- ture. taking our children, grandchildren, and sponsored the Paycheck Fairness Act, One example of something the Presi- mother-in-law to this great restaurant which seeks to close disparities in pay. dent’s budget could have addressed is where we enjoy completing the meal It’s time to pass the Paycheck Fairness his sequester. A sequester is Wash- with a warm serving of peach cobbler. Act. Until women receive equal pay for ington-speak for automatic spending I am extremely grateful for the Wil- equal work, we will not be the just so- cuts. The President first proposed the liams family, their three generations ciety that we ought to be. sequester in 2011 and insisted that it be of service, and the jobs they have pro- f part of the debt limit agreement. vided across the Midlands. I wish them UNLEASHING ECONOMIC POTEN- Now, twice the House has passed leg- future success and look forward to din- TIAL OF HARDWORKING AMERI- islation to replace the President’s se- ing with them for another 35 years. CANS quester with commonsense reforms In conclusion, God bless our troops, that would reduce spending and pre- and we will never forget September the (Mr. ROTHFUS asked and was given serve and strengthen our safety net for 11th in the global war on terrorism. permission to address the House for 1 future generations. We’ve spelled it all f minute and to revise and extend his re- out. We’ve done our work because we’re marks.) IN MEMORY OF TED OGLE committed to getting spending under Mr. ROTHFUS. Mr. Speaker, last control, and we’ve long said there’s a (Mr. MESSER asked and was given week we received troubling economic better way to cut spending. permission to address the House for 1 news. In January, unemployment went Unfortunately, our Democratic col- minute and to revise and extend his re- up and 169,000 people gave up looking leagues in the Senate haven’t taken ac- marks.) for work. And the economy stopped tion. They haven’t acted on our plan to Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise growing and actually shrank. replace the President’s sequester or today to honor the memory of one of I rise today in solidarity with those haven’t offered one of their own. my constituents and a dear friend, Ted looking for work and a higher income What we should do is replace the Ogle. to pay their bills, loans, and mort- President’s sequester with responsible Ted was a loving husband and father, gages. Those seeking a better lot want reforms that will help balance the a loyal friend, and a highly effective to know: Where are the jobs? budget in 10 years. Our goal is to grow public leader with a great passion for Before we address any other issue the economy, expand opportunity and his country, his State, and his commu- grabbing headlines today, Congress and prosperity, and ensure America main- nity. Over the last decade, Ted’s work the President need to make a priority tains its leading role in the world with touched the careers of Hoosier elected of unleashing the potential of hard- a strong national defense. leaders all across our State. working Americans and creating the To do that we need to budget respon- On a personal note, I will be forever conditions for a healthy economy.
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