barletta, for five minutes. mr. barletta: thank you. mr. speaker, once again it is a privilege to rise this morning and share with my colleagues in the house what my neighbors at home shared with me during the last constituent work period. during those two weeks in april, i met with business and community leaders in wilkes bear to -- barre to see how they are working to keep their downtown alive and vibrant. for example, they convert an old storefront right in the heart of the city into a business incubator which encourages local entrepreneurs and start-up firms. the willings barre chamber of and industry is also trying to restore the temple. a local landmark is a truly beautiful building. one of the last buildings of its kind in the united states. i toured an ongoing flood control project in the city of scranton. there the army corps of engineers is working to make sure the flood walls meet new standards to protect thousands of residents and dozens of businesses. these constituents have been very patient waiting decades for their relief. n

barletta: mr. speaker, three weeks ago i asked i.c.e. to explain its decision and put in writing the policy regarding the detention of illegal aliens found by local law enforcement. why was this man let go? three weeks later, and i am still waiting. i demand andance. -- answer. my constituents deserve an answer and millions of americans deserve an answer. we are all still waiting. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. for what purpose does the gentlelady from texas seek recognition? ms. jackson lee: to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentlelady from texas is recognized for one minute. ms. jackson lee: i thank the speaker very much. i rise today to remind americans that on monday we will commemorate those men and women that have fallen in battle. this morning we are laying a wreath in the arlington cemetery in reflection and remembrance of women who have fallen on behalf of their country. we want to say to all those families, those