and finally, the regulators, like the s.e.c. and the f.c.c., we fund them at lean, mean level. we ask them to do more with less. we ask them to provide smart regulation, not job-killing, excessive regulation. at the end of the day, there's been a lot of hard work, a lot of negotiation but mostly a great deal of cooperation. i urge my colleagues to support this bill. i yield back my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from kentucky reserves. the gentlewoman from new york is recognized. mrs. lowey: madam speaker, i'm delighted to yield two minutes to the distinguished gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. fattah, the ranking member of the commerce, justice and science subcommittee. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from pennsylvania is recognized for two minutes. mr. fattah: i want to thank the committee, the staff and my fellow members of the appropriations subcommittee. this helps move our nation forward, and i rise in support of the bill. i want to also thank my great