[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 58 (Wednesday, March 29, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H3888]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                GOLDEN GRAB AWARD TO BE ANNOUNCED TODAY

  (Mr. DINGELL asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, some days back I announced an award which I 
give from time to time. It is entitled ``The Golden Grab,'' a hand 
extended outward with palm up. This is an award which I will be giving 
to people in the defense business who are unfaithful to their 
contracts, who charge too much, who fail to be responsible in terms of 
meeting their deadlines; to Government officials who fail to properly 
carry out their responsibilities.
  This is an award dedicated to those who disregard their 
responsibilities to the people of the United States.
  I will give the first award on April 1, on April Fools Day. I will 
give it to a class of persons who are particularly deserving of this 
award. I will be shortly announcing the first honoree of honorees.
  I urge my colleagues to be present to note who will be receiving the 
Golden Grab Award, a golden hand, palm up, hand outstretched to receive 
things to which the individual is not entitled at the expense of the 
public.

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