even if we don't take their bill up, we could take a bill that tim walz has introduced, congressman walz has introduced a bill which will say to the 98% that we've talked about you won't get a tax increase. i think that we have agreement on that across, as the gentleman from texas indicated, we have agreement on that i think there's not anybody here or very, very few at least, on either side of the aisle who doesn't say that those who are making $250,000 or less as milies or $200,000 as individuals or less, shouldn't get a tax increase. now there are some who say that those above shouldn't get a tax increase either, i understand that, but we have disagreement on that the american people are frustrated by the fact that even that on which we he agreement we can't move. they understand we have policy differences. but they're hopeful that when at least we have agreement on an issue we can move it. if we did so, think of the confidence and mr. cole, former -- had your job as chairman of the campaign committee, said let's pass this. let's give the middle class, the working people of america a

even if we don't take their bill up, we could take a bill that tim walz has introduced, congressman walz has introduced a bill which will say to the 98% that we've talked about you won't get a tax increase. i think that we have agreement on that across, as the gentleman from texas indicated, we have agreement on that i think there's not anybody here or very, very few at least, on either side of the aisle who doesn't say that those who are making $250,000 or less as families or $200,000 as individuals or less, shouldn't get a tax increase. now there are some who say that those above shouldn't get a tax increase either, i understand that, but we have disagreement on that the american people are frustrated by the fact that even that on which we have agreement we can't move. they understand we have policy differences. but they're hopeful that when at least we have agreement on an issue we can move it. if we did so, think of the confidence and mr. cole, former -- had your job as chairman of the campaign committee, said let's pass this. let's give the middle class, the working people of americ

spearheaded by congressman walz, the democrats filed the walz discharge petition to automatically bring to the floor the senate-passed middle class tax cuts which the president has said he will sign immediately. and overwhelmingly members have signed this discharge petition. my point is, we don't have any time to waste. we could pass this extension of the middle class tax cuts now as we find a bold and balanced and fair agreement to avoid the fiscal cliff. but there is a consensus that we do this. so why are the republicans holding this hostage? once again, let us vote no on the previous question. let's bring this middle class tax cut up now. it is the solution. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. the gentleman from texas. mr. session: i reserve my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady from new york. ms. slaughter: i have no further requests for time, mr. speaker. i wonder if my colleague is prepared to close. mr. sessions: i thank the gentlewoman for asking. i have no further speakers and would allow her that opportunity and then i will close. ms. slaught

walz's motion -- his discharge motion would do today. they continue to offiscate by bringing new and newer issues to protect the 2% in this country, to divert the discussion from them to other means of savings. and so i would suggest that as mr. becerra said, we have also offered savings that we've seen waste, fraud and abuse within the medicare system that we're willing to discuss. what we want them to do is stop talking about the protection of the wealthiest 2% and talk about giving a tax cut to the middle class in this country. >> mr. larson. >> just a final point on that because i do think it has to be said and i said it in my opening remarks because i think mark beralleni got it right. as we're headed towards the opening of an exchange in 2014, that we know that the costs associated with our deficit and getting that under control all relate to bending that curve, and when the rest of the world is at 8% to 9% of gross domestic product that they spend on health care and in many instances offer universal health care and we're at 17% an

walz. mr. walz: please stand and honor our nation with the pledge of allegiance. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. the speaker: this is the day for the call of the private calendar , without objection, the private calendar will be called after one-minute speeches today. without objection, the gentleman from texas, mr. culberson, is recognized for one minute. mr. culberson: thank you, mr. speaker. it's a privilege to have with us today dr. glendaily ohanan who understands clearly the importance of this great institution, that it's our privilege to represent. i think the doctor's prayer was very appropriate to strengthen these great institutions that were created for the sole purpose of protecting our liberty. the doctor is married to mary joe ann summers and was saved on february 2 of 1959 and game an ordained pastor on november 20 of 1960. dr. b, is -- bo is a graduate of southeast missouri university and received his master

but i again ask my friend, the walz bill will be compliant with the rules. it will not have a blue slip problem, obviously. and hopefully we could move that bill. again, for the purposes of giving confidence to the 98% of our taxpayers who are making less than the sums put forward in the bill, $200,000, $250,000. i understand and anticipate the gentleman's response, that we are all concerned with growing the economy, creating jobs. we don't want to dampen that dam and we understand the gentleman's concern about small businesses, particularly those 3% of small businesses who make more than this and report it on a personal income basis. but i would hope that we could give serious consideration to trying to act sooner than the end of the year and as soon as possible, frankly, on the mid -- as we call it the middle class tax cut, the $250,000 and under and i yield to my friend to see whether or not perhaps the actions that have been taken this week have any bearing on his thoughts on whether we can schedule that bill. and i yield to my friend. mr. cantor: mr. sp

with over 900,000 products for the ones who get it done. >> representative tim walz -- >> stephanie:st possible terms tho who is who insinuate chicago punks are a bunch of gangsters. i'm attaching a photograph of my grandfather standing on the chicago lakeshore who, as far as i know was not a gangster. he is simply indicating by finger where one might find a bag of vipers. the guy took too much of sheldon adelson's money. >> there is a guy who tried treading water with lead boots on and didn't work out for him. >> right off the oak street beach. >> stephanie: near oak park. okay. speaking of sheldon adelson dave in arizona says -- [ ♪ "world news tonight" ♪ ] steph, i heard jan brewer is thinking of running for president in 2016. >> if we can find her. >> she recently met with super pac donor sheldon. bone finger, what a great idea. two local arizona tv stations were told governor brewer was out of the state on private business. where in the world is bone finger? >> she's out of the state for an entire week and i think they certified the election earlier this week and she wasn't ther

congressman walz, thank you very much. >> yeah, i really appreciate it. >>> shares of freeport mcmoran the worst performer on the s&p. shares moving lower here. after the conference call hard-edged questions coming from one of its major shareholders. cio blackrock's natural resources team abby hambrook saying they should put this issue to shareholders an they feel like they have broken investors' trust by diversifying into energy with these $9 billion deals. back to you, sue. >>> we are just off the highs of the day, up 130 points. we'll continue to follow the markets for you. >>> plus, emergency landings and inspections by regulators. growing pains for boeing's new dreamliner. >>> plus, netflix's deal with disney. is it really a game changer? phil lebeau and julia boorstin all over those big stories. phil, you first. >> sue, right now as we speak a technical team from boeing is in new orleans looking at that dreamliner after the emergency landing. we'll have the latest in just a bit. >>> but first out to julia in los angeles. >> netflix says the company is taking a big step forward. w

but i again ask my friend, the walz bill will be compliant with the rules. it will not have a blue slip problem, obviously. and hopefully we could move that bill. again, for the purposes of giving confidence to the 98% of our taxpayers who are making less than the sums put forward in the bill, $200,000, $250,000. i understand and anticipate the gentleman's response, that we are all concerned with growing the economy, creating jobs. we don't want to dampen that dam and we understand the gentleman's concern about small businesses, particularly those 3% of small businesses who make more than this and report it on a personal income basis. but i would hope that we could give serious consideration to trying to act sooner than the end of the year and as soon as possible, frankly, on the mid -- as we call it the middle class tax cut, the $250,000 and under and i yield to my friend to see whether or not perhaps the actions that have been taken this week have any bearing on his thoughts on whether we can schedule that bill. and i yield to my friend. mr. cantor: mr. sp

and kathy walz from missouri, former mayor there, but invaluable part of our constituent outreach teammany other staff, but those in particular, thank them for their long and loyal service and the difference they made in so many people's lives. and really to the missourians i have had the great honor to represent. i am gratified and humbled beyond belief to have been able to represent them in this u.s. house of representatives for eight years. to also represent many in the state house of representatives for four years prior to that. working with them and for them we have been able to get some great things done. working here on big national issues but also important local issues back home. from ribbon cuttings and con strucks signs across the st. louis region, investments to our infrastructure that have created real jobs at home. that have helped rebuild our roads, bridges, ports, locks, dams, levee, high speed rail, light rail, and bus systems. those have made a real difference in people's lives. and also the reason i got on the transportation committee in the first place. we had two o

walz: thank you, madam speaker. as more and more of our brave warriors return from afghanistan, more and more of them are looking for work. it's our duty as a nation to make sure that we are doing everything possible to get these troops re-employed. that's why i'd like to applaud both the senate and house for including in the national defense authorization act the helping iraq and afghanistan veterans return to employment. the hire act. what it does is establish a very commonsense process that encourages state credentialing authorities to consider certain military occupational training when granting licenses. it makes absolutely no sense to force a battlefield medic to spend time and federal dollars taking redundant training to be an e.m.t. it makes no sense for a state agency that wouldn't count hundreds of hours driving heavy equipment in afghanistan to get a c.d.r. license. the department of defense spends $140 billion a year training our military personnel, the best in the world, it would be ludicrous to not use

you lord for the power of your word and the promise of your word, that the word has become flash and walzmong us. -- dwells among us. you have offered to us the gifts for the season that will take us far beyond the month of december, and that is the gift of grace and the gift of truth. bless the members of this great community of electors. we pray in a special way for the candidates. we pray for those who are leaders not only this state, but also in this nation. we pray that you give them courage to fight the good fight. we pray that you would surround them with your lease. and with your -- with your holy spirit and your strength. that we might reach four, struggle for a better nation that represents peace and a loving community. we commit to you and we received your promise with joy as we say, lord, i am with you always, even until the end of the age. it is in the name of jesus, our christ the lord, that we pray, amen. >> thank you, doctor. you may be seated. we have an number of distinguished guests with us today, including some of my compatriots from the north carolina council of state

to be about our country, our economy and working americans. 98% of american workers, if we pass the walz bill, will have the assurance that they will not be subjected to an increase in their taxes on january 1. this will give them confidence and it will add immeasurably to the confidence of our economy. and that is why we ought to do it. it's not a question of tactical advantage after january 1. it's a question of whether after january 1 working americans will have the assurance that they will still have the resources to participate in helping to grow the economy. >> let me just add to that. i don't know why every movement there has to be an answer. why is it we just can't come together as the american people want us to solve the problems of our country? and i think we continue once again to focus on the middle class. we continue to defend and stand for the middle class in moving towards what we have on the floor right now in the motion to discharge, the legislation that's already passed the u.s. senate. we should move on that and then we have other issues we have to deal with next year.

i want to thank congressman walz who drew up a petition with 178 democrat exnames and we welcome our republican colleagues to get on. but the point is -- i want to change my strer knack lar, i want to change my language. 100% of americans will get a tax cut. if we pass the senate bill -- mr. garamendi: let's describe the senate bill. ms. jackson lee: the senate bill, $250,000 and below, whatever you make up to $250,000, received the continuation or a tax cut and the remaining obviously expire. simple premise that means 97% of our businesses today, that means all the businesses on main street and cities and towns will be protected going into 2013 tax year, the 2012 tax year. but what it means is middle class americans will now have a 2,000-plus, $2,200, going into january. i want to move to eligibility. that's been batted around. i really want to come here today, i was home over the weekend, i said, i have to get to washington to convey the thoughts and the minds of my constituents not only the average citizens but doctors who i sat down with yesterday to ask about this question. but