<Dd> 3 / 2 / 2011 4: 10pm: Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Polis motion to recommit with instructions . The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the Committee on Transportation to report the bill back to the House forthwith with an amendment which inserts a section rescinding all unobligated balances of contract authority provided or reserved for planning, design, or construction of the Gravina Island bridge, Alaska, or the Knik Arm bridge, Alaska . </Dd> <P> In response Rep. Mica (R - FL), spoke in opposition responding "Well congratulations my colleagues welcome to the era of smoke and mirrors and that's exactly what this motion to recommit is and I urge its defeat . And you heard the gentleman describing bridges and he again is trying to mislead the entire house on this particular motion to recommit . It is smoke and mirrors, and I urge the defeat of the motion to recommit ." which was the complete argument and explanation he gave, even though he was allotted a full 5 minutes to respond . </P> <P> Failed by recorded vote: 181--246, 2 present </P> <P> Rep. Mica (R - FL) cited that the urge to recommit was smoke and mirrors . The bill is his bill and includes a bridge to nowhere as part of the bill . It is somewhat vague and is listed under section 3 of the bill . It mentions ferries and transportation projects are authorized in Hawaii and Alaska . A bridge to nowhere could be allowed under the bill . </P>

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