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none, -
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Unidentified Speaker, -
SPEECHES WILL BE POSTPONED UNTIL THE END OF THE DAY. THE PLEDGE WILL BE LED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. SCHIFF. MR. SCHIFF: PLEASE JOIN...
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Schiff, Adam B. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON RISE? MR. HASTINGS: BY DIRECTION ON THE COMMITTEE OF RULES I CALL UP...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
H.R. 622, TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986
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Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
TO EXPAND THE ADOPTION CREDIT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS THERETO AND TO CONSIDER IN THE HOUSE WITHOUT
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
INTERVENTION OF ANY POINT OF ORDER A SINGLE
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THE CLERK, -
MOTION OFFERED BY THE CHAIRMAN ON THE COMMITTEE OF WAYS AND MEANS OR HIS DESIGNEE, THAT THE HOUSE CONCUR IN EACH OF THE SENATE AMENDMENTS WITH THE RESPECTIVE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR.
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Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
HASTINGS: HOUSE RESOLUTION 347 PROVIDES FOR A SINGLE MOTION OFFERED BY THE CHAIRMAN ON THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS OR HIS DESIGNEE THAT THE HOUSE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
AMENDMENTS WITH THE AMENDMENT
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MR. HASTINGS, -
PRINTED IN THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES ACCOMPANYING THIS RESOLUTION. THE RESOLUTION WAIVES ALL
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST THE CONSIDERATION OF
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Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
THE MOTION TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENTS WITH AN AMENDMENT. IT PROVIDES ONE HOUR OF DEBATE IN THE HOUSE EQUALLY DIVIDED AND CONTROLLED BY THE CHAIRMAN...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MR. SPEAKER, PLAIN AND SIMPLE. THEY ARE NOT HARD TO UNDERSTAND,
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MR. FROST, -
AND UNFORTUNATELY, THEY ARE NOT SURPRISING BECAUSE REPUBLICAN LEADERS HAVE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CONSISTENTLY USED THEIR
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Frost, Jonas "Martin" Martin - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
POWER TO BLOCK BIPARTISAN COMPROMISE ON ECONOMIC SECURITY. MR. SPEAKER, WE WANT A SIMPLE, STRAIGHT, UP-OR-DOWN VOTE ON A 13-WEEK EXTENSION OF UNEMPLOYMENT...
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| 00:40:44 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SHOULDN'T TRY TO HELP THOSE WHO ARE CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED BECAUSE OF THE RECESSION AND THE ACTS OF SEPTEMBER 11 AND WE SHOULDN'T TRY TO HELP
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MR. HASTINGS, -
PEOPLE GET A JOB. PEOPLE WANT A PAYCHECK. YES, WE'VE GOT TO HELP THOSE WHO ARE CURRENTLY DISPLACED BY THE HORRIBLE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
EVENTS 6 SEPTEMBER 11 AND THE
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Portman, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
ECONOMY THAT RESULTED. BUT WE WANT TO GET THESE PEOPLE BACK TO WORK. THAT IS WHAT THEY WANT. THAT IS WHAT THEY DESERVE DESERVE AND HOW THEY WILL GET...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ONE CHILD
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MR. FROST, -
HOPE. I CAN'T IMAGINE HOW MUCH CYNICISM IT TOOK TO NAME THIS
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE HOPE FOR CHILDREN
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Hastings, Alcee L. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
ACT. LAST NIGHT, HOUSE MEMBERS DILIGENTLY STUDIED, DEBATED, AND APPROVED NEW FINANCE LAWED AND THE RULES COMMITTEE, MR. FROST AND I, MET AT 11:30 AT...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE INCOME TAX ON THE
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MR. HASTINGS, -
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION THAT
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN RECEIVING AND NEVERTHELESS HAVE TO
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Gekas, George W. - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
PAY TAX ON IT. BECAUSE OF A QUIRK IN THE LAW OF 1986, THOSE UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS, THE ONES WHICH WE'RE DISCUSSING HERE TODAY, ARE TAXABLE. MY AMENDMENT...
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| 00:48:58 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRIDE FOR OVER THREE
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Frost, Jonas "Martin" Martin - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
DECADES. I'VE SEEN SOME PRETTY POLITICAL THINGS HAPPEN ON THIS FLOOR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE.
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BUT THIS HAS TAB ONE OF THE
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MR. RANGEL, -
MOST MEAN THINGS I'VE SEEN SINCE I'VE BEEN HERE.
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
AND THE REASON FOR IT
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Rangel, Charles B. - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
IS THAT WE ARE HOLDING HOSTAGE MILLIONS OF AMERICANS THAT WE PROMISED EARLY ON THAT WE WERE GOING TO HELP. HOW MANY OF YOU REMEMBERED WHEN WE VOTED...
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| 00:54:29 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
I FIND THE FACT THAT
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| 00:54:31 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
WE'RE NOW REDUCED TO SIMPLY SAYING THAT 13 WEEKS OF UNEMPLOYMENT
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| 00:54:36 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
INSURANCE IS THE PROPER RESPONSE TO A NATION
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Thomas, William "Bill" M. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
IN NEED, NOT JUST THOSE WHO ARE CURRENTLY FINDING THEMSELVES THROUGH NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN UNEMPLOYED BUT A BUSINESS SECTOR THAT DOES CREATE JOBS LOOKING...
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| 00:58:04 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IS URGING IS THE OLD FASHIONED GAME OF CHICKEN. LET'S ALL PLAY CHICKEN WITH THE SENATE AND
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MR. FROST, -
WHILE PEOPLE WHO ARE OUT OF WORK DO NOT
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| 00:58:13 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
GET THE 13
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Frost, Jonas "Martin" Martin - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
WEEKS OF EXTENDED BENEFITS. IT'S TIME FOR THOSE KIND OF GAMES TO STOP. MR. SPEAKER, I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS, MR. BENTSEN. THE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
DAY HOLIDAY OR
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MR. BENTSEN, -
WORKWEEK. THE SENATE, IF THEY HAVEN'T
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| 00:58:51 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
LEFT ALREADY WILL BE LEAVING
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Bentsen, Ken - Executive Vice President
SOON AND SO WHAT HAPPENS IS EVEN IF THE HOUSE IS TO ADOPT THIS, THE SENATE'S NOT GOING TO TAKE IT UP AND FOR AT LEAST ANOTHER WEEK AND A HALF OR LONGER,...
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| 01:01:04 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
A LOGJAM IN OUR PROCESS IN ORDER
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| 01:01:06 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
TO DEFEAT THE ITEMS IN THIS BILL. I THINK, ON THE OTHER HAND, IT IS THE SENATE THAT IS CREATING THE LOGJAM. THE SENATE THAT DID
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| 01:01:13 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
NOT HAVE THE COURAGE TO PASS
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Dunn, Jennifer - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
MORE THAN 13 WEEKS OF UNEMPLOYMENT TO THIS BODY. HOW MANY TIMES ARE WE GOING TO HAVE TO PASS THIS BILL BEFORE WE CAN GET THE SENATE TO WAKE UP AND...
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| 01:04:32 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN. I ASK THE SPEAKER TO ALLOW ME TO SPEAK FOR TWO MINUTES AND TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER
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MR. FROST, -
PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MS. JACKSON LEE: MR. SPEAKER, I BELIEVE WHAT IS RECOGNIZED BY THE UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY THE OTHER BODY...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
AIRLINES BUT YET
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MS. JACKSON LEE, -
WITH 12,000 AND THOUSANDS OF EMPLOYEES BEING LAID OFF, WE DID NOT HELP THOSE EMPLOYEES. AS THE MONTHS AND WEEKS GOT LONGER AND LONGER, WE SAW
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| 01:04:59 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MORE AND MORE COMPANIES ACROSS
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Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
THE NATION LAYING OFF HARD-WORKING AMERICANS. MORE THAN ONE MILLION JOBLESS WORKERS HAVE HAD THEIR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS EXPIRE SINCE SEPTEMBER...
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| 01:07:10 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER, BUT --
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MR. HASTINGS, -
IT IS VALENTINE'S DAY, MR. SPEAKER, BUT OBVIOUSLY THERE IS NOT A LOT OF LOVE IN THIS ROOM. THERE SHOULD BE.
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| 01:07:18 |
MR. PENCE, -
ONE MILLION AMERICANS HAVE FALLEN INTO
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| 01:07:20 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
UNEMPLOYMENT THIS
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Pence, Mike - U.S. Representative, [R] Indiana
YEAR. WHILE CONGRESS FOCUSES ON ISSUES THAT 1% OR 2% THE AMERICAN PEOPLE THINK ARE URGENT, A MILLION AMERICAN FAMILIES ARE STRUGGLING UNDER THE WEIGHT...
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| 01:09:49 |
MR. FROST, -
WAITING. THEY ARE WAITING FOR THE HELP THEY NEED AND HAVE BEEN PROMISED TIME AND TIME AGAIN.
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| 01:09:54 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BUT IT LOOKS AS IF THEY WILL ONCE AGAIN BE HELD HOSTAGE BY THE MAJORITY LEADERSHIP'S DECISION TO ATTACH THEIR ECONOMIC AGENDA TO A WORKER RELIEF...
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| 01:10:05 |
Moore, Dennis - U.S. Representative, [D] Kansas
PROMISED, AND DISPLACED WORKERS WERE PROMISED, AN ASSISTANCE PACKAGE AS SOON AS CONGRESS PASSED A BILL TO HELP THE AIRLINE INDUSTRY. THE AIRLINES GOT...
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| 01:12:18 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
US. I WOULD ELL MY COLLEAGUES, HE
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| 01:12:20 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
IS ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. THE PRESIDENT SAID BY THE END OF THE YEAR HE DID WANT A PACKAGE THAT WOULD ADDRESS THE UNEMPLOYMENT ISSUE. BUT NOTICE THE NEXT...
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| 01:12:33 |
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
TO BE VOTING ON RIGHT HERE WILL HELP MEET THAT DEMAND THE PRESIDENT HAS PUT FORWARD. IT SEEMS TO ME WE NEED TO REALIZE THAT IF WE WERE TO WAIT ON...
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| 01:14:33 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS IS RECOGNIZED FOR
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| 01:14:35 |
MR. FROST, -
ONE MINUTE. MR. DOGGETT: MR. SPEAKER, LAST NIGHT THE REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP HERE IN THE
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| 01:14:40 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HOUSE KEPT US HERE UNTIL ALMOST 3:00 IN THE MORNING IN ORDER TO TRY TO KILL CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM. AND THIS MORNING
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| 01:14:49 |
MR. FROST, -
A FEW HOURS LATER, THEY OFFER US WITH THIS
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| 01:14:53 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BILL, PROOF POSITIVE OF HOW DESPERATE OUR NATION IS FOR
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| 01:14:57 |
Doggett, Lloyd - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
APPROVAL OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM. TODAY, OF COURSE, IS VALENTINE'S DAY. BUT HERE IN THE HOUSE, ALMOST EVERY DAY IS VALENTINE'S DAY IF YOU'RE A SPECIAL...
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| 01:17:23 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
DO NOTHING ABOUT GETTING THIS ECONOMY MOVING AGAIN.
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| 01:17:25 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
WE HAVE TO REMEMBER WHY WE ARE HERE. OUR NATION IS AT WAR AGAINST TERRORISM. WE'RE BUILDING OUR HOMELAND
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| 01:17:32 |
MR. WELLER, -
SECURITY AND WE'RE
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| 01:17:33 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IN AN ECONOMIC RECESSION.
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| 01:17:35 |
Weller, Gerald "Jerry" C. - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
AND WINNING THE WAR AGAINST TERRORISM REQUIRES GETTING OUR ECONOMY MOVING AGAIN. ALMOST A MILLION AMERICANS HAVE LOST THEIR JOBS SINCE THE TERRORIST...
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| 01:19:59 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BUT THEY DON'T HAVE THE COURAGE
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| 01:20:01 |
Frost, Jonas "Martin" Martin - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
TO DO THAT. INSTEAD, THEY ARE DENYING US A VOTE ON THE 13-WEEK EXTENSION IN THE GUISE OF, WE GOT SOMETHING MUCH BETTER. WELL, SOMETHING MUCH BETTER...
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| 01:20:46 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IN ITS INSENSITIVITY
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| 01:20:50 |
MR. MILLER, -
TO THE PLIGHT OF THE AMERICAN FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST THEIR JOBS
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| 01:20:53 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THROUGH NO
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| 01:20:54 |
Miller, George - U.S. Representative, [D] California
ACT OF THEIR OWN. THE WORKER WHO LAST THEIR JOBS BEFORE SEPTEMBER 11 AND FOUND JOB-HUNTING MORE DIFFICULT AFTER SEPTEMBER 11, THE PEOPLE WHO LOST THEIR...
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| 01:24:24 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
LOOK AT THEIR SIDE OF
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| 01:24:25 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
THE AISLE AND I HAVE SEEN HOW MANY TIMES SINCE LAST FALL THEY HAVE VOTED DOWN OR TRIED TO
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| 01:24:30 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
VOTE DOWN AN ECONOMIC
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| 01:24:33 |
English, Phil - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
STIMULUS PACKAGE. AS FOR THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS AND HIS CONCERN THAT THERE'S NOT GOING TO BE A VOTE ON THAT DEFINISTRATED PIECE OF LEGISLATION THAT...
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| 01:26:54 |
English, Phil - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON. MR. HASTINGS: MR. SPEAKER, I'M PLEASED TO YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN
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| 01:27:01 |
MR. FROST, -
FROM WISCONSIN, MR. RYAN, TWO MINUTES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE
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| 01:27:05 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
GENTLEMAN FROM WISCONSIN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. RYAN: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING. MR. SPEAKER, WHAT WE'RE
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| 01:27:10 |
MR. FROST, -
TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH TODAY WITH THE PASSAGE
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| 01:27:12 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OF THIS THIRD STIMULUS PACKAGE IS TO CREATE JOBS AND HELP THE UNEMPLOYED. NOW, I'VE JUST RECENTLY READ
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| 01:27:18 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
IN OUR LOCAL CAPITOL HILL NEWSPAPER THAT MEMBERS FROM THE MAJORITY PARTY IN THE OTHER
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| 01:27:24 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BODY WANT STIMULUS.
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| 01:27:27 |
Ryan, Paul - U.S. Representative, [R] Wisconsin
THEY'RE BREAKING WITH THEIR PARTY LEADERSHIP IN ASKING FOR STIMULUS LEGISLATION TO PASS BECAUSE IN THEIR HOME STATES, THEY HAVE A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO...
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| 01:29:54 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MR. HAYWORTH: I THANK MY COLLEAGUE FROM WASHINGTON STATE THIS DEBATE HAS BEEN VERY
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| 01:30:01 |
MR. FROST, -
INTERESTING INDEED. IN FACT, ONE OF MY FRIENDS FROM
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| 01:30:04 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEXAS CAME DOWN AND
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| 01:30:06 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
TALKING ABOUT VALENTINE'S DAY, OFFERED
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| 01:30:11 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HIS OWN RHETORICAL VERSION OF A ST. VALENTINE'S DAY MASSACRE OF THE
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| 01:30:17 |
Hayworth, J.D. - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
FACTS AS THEY EXIST. YOU SEE, MY FRIENDS, NOT ONCE, NOT TWICE, BUT ON THREE OCCASIONS NOW WE'VE BROUGHT A PACKAGE THAT THE PRESIDENT REQUESTED. MY FRIEND...
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| 01:32:31 |
MR. FROST, -
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| 01:32:39 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA RISE? MR. HAYWORTH: MR. SPEAKER, IF ANY OF THE WORDS I OFFERED RENDERED SOME...
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| 01:48:52 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS. MR. TROST: I YIELD TWO MINUTES
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| 01:48:55 |
Hayworth, J.D. - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK, MR. HINCHEY. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. HINCHEY:
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| 01:49:04 |
Hayworth, J.D. - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
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| 01:49:10 |
MR. HAYWORTH, -
THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. MR. SPEAKER, I'D LIKE TO
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| 01:49:13 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
YIELD
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| 01:49:14 |
MR. TROST, -
30 SECONDS TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS.
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| 01:49:18 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MR. DOGGETT: IT SEEMS THE OFFENSE IS NOT ONLY TO THE INDIVIDUAL OR TO THE HOUSE BUT TO THE 11,000
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| 01:49:31 |
MR. HINCHEY, -
PEOPLE WITHOUT INSURANCE EVERY DAY WHOSE NEEDS ARE BEING FORGOTTEN BY THIS HOUSE AND WILL NOT RECEIVE AYNI ASSISTANCE AS A RESULT OF WHAT IS HAPPENING...
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| 01:49:45 |
Doggett, Lloyd - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
SIDE OF THE AISLE WHO BELIEVES THAT THE MERE EXTENSION OF 13 WEEKS OF UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS IS A COMPLETE OR COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE TO THE...
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| 01:50:03 |
Hinchey, Maurice - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
THAT WE CAN DO PRACTICALLY AT THIS MOMENT. WE HAVE A BILL HERE IN THIS HOUSE WHICH EXTENDS 13 WEEKS OF UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS. WE COULD PASS...
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| 01:51:46 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
I MEAN WHAT WERE YOU THINKING
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| 01:51:48 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
WHEN HAD YOU THESE OPPORTUNITIES TO GET AMERICA BACK TO WORK AND
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| 01:51:51 |
Kingston, Jack - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
I KNOW THAT YOU HAVE A LOT OF CONSTITUENTS WHO YOU THINK WOULD RATHER HAVE A GOVERNMENT SUPPORT CHECK RATHER THAN A JOB OPPORTUNITY. YOU KNOW, THE AMERICA...
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| 01:54:46 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
DISTRICT WORK PERIOD TODAY AND WILL BE AWAY FOR THE WEEK. WE NEED TO FIX THE UNEMPLOYMENT
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| 01:54:51 |
Frost, Jonas "Martin" Martin - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
SITUATION FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS WHOSE BENEFITS HAVE EXPIRED OR WILL EXPIRE IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS. THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO BRING TO THE FLOOR A STANLEY...
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| 01:55:37 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HASN'T BEEN SAID AT ALL IN
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| 01:55:39 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
THIS DEBATE TODAY, NOTWITHSTANDING THE FACT THAT THE OTHER BODY HAS SAID THAT THE STIMULUS PACKAGE IS DEAD, BUT THERE WERE TWO MEMBERS OF THE MAJORITY...
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| 01:56:32 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
9 OF RULE 20 THE CHAIR WILL REDUCE TO FIVE MINUTES THE MINIMUM TIME FOR ELECTRONIC VOTING IF ORDERED ON THE QUESTION OF ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION....
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| 01:56:42 |
MR. FROST, -
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| 01:56:45 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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| 02:17:38 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
E GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? MR. THOMAS: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 347, I CALL UP H.R. 622 WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS THERETO AND ASK FOR ITS IMMEDIATE...
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| 02:29:51 |
MR. THOMAS, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? MR. THOMAS: I HAVE A MOTION AT THE DESK. THE CLERK: MR. THOMAS MOVES...
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| 02:30:01 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 347, THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA,
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| 02:30:04 |
THE CLERK, -
MR. THOMAS, AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. MATSUI, EACH WILL CONTROL 30 MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. THOMAS....
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| 02:30:14 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. AND I YIELD
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| 02:30:16 |
MR. THOMAS, -
MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE
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| 02:30:18 |
THE CLERK, -
GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. THOMAS: IT WAS NOT TOO LONG AGO WE ALL
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| 02:30:21 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
GATHERED ON THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE AND LISTENED TO PRESIDENT BUSH ON HIS STATE OF THE UNION MESSAGE. IT WAS A REMARKABLE SPEECH BECAUSE IT WAS INTERRUPTED...
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| 02:30:34 |
MR. THOMAS, -
LISTENED CAREFULLY TO WAS ONE THAT
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| 02:30:37 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ILLICITTED A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT
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| 02:30:39 |
Thomas, William "Bill" M. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
OF RESPONSE. IT WAS WHEN HE TALKED ABOUT HIS ECONOMIC RECOVERY PROGRAM. HE SAID, I CAN EXPLAIN IT IN ONE WORD -- JOBS. AND WHEN YOU TALK ABOUT ECONOMIC...
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| 02:36:29 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CORPORATIONS, THAT'S NOT WHAT THIS DOES. HE HAS A PROVISION IN THERE THAT WOULD ELIMINATE THE
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| 02:36:35 |
MR. MATSUI, -
ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX, NOT FOR INDIVIDUALS BUT FOR
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| 02:36:38 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CORPORATIONS. AND AS THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE HAS SAID,
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| 02:36:41 |
Matsui, Robert T. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THIS HELPS CORPORATIONS FROM THEIR PAST ACTIVITIES. IT DOESN'T STIMULATE THE ECONOMY. THERE'S A PROVISION IN THERE THAT ENCOURAGES CORPORATIONS TO...
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| 02:39:48 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
NOT TRY TO MAKE SOME GENUINE CHANGES TO
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| 02:39:51 |
MR. THOMAS, -
CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM BECAUSE WE MIGHT SOMEHOW FALL OUT OF FAVOR WITH THE OTHER BODY.
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| 02:39:56 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MR. SPEAKER, HAVE WE RELINQUISHED OUR CONSTITUTIONAL
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| 02:39:59 |
MR. HULSHOF, -
AUTHORITY OVER TO UNANIMOUS CONSENT
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| 02:40:01 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
REQUESTS? I THINK WHAT I WOULD LIKE TO SAY,
|
| 02:40:03 |
Hulshof, Kenny - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
FIRST OF ALL, IS SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON THE A.M.T., THE ALTERNATIVE MINIMUM TAX. THIS BILL, JUST LIKE THE ONE IN DECEMBER, DOES NOT REPEAL THE ALTERNATIVE...
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| 02:42:14 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FOR 13 WEEKS FOR THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXHAUSTED THEIR BENEFITS.
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| 02:42:19 |
MR. MATSUI, -
MR. SPEAKER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY EIGHT MILLION PEOPLE
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| 02:42:24 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
UNEMPLOYED, LOOKING FOR WORK IN THIS COUNTRY.
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| 02:42:26 |
Cardin, Benjamin "Ben" L. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
AND IF WE PASS THE MOTION THAT IS SUGGESTED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE, WE WILL GET NOTHING DONE. NOTHING WILL OCCUR. IT IS THE SAME OLD BILL THAT...
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| 02:44:40 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SENATE UNEMPLOYMENT AND
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| 02:44:42 |
MR. THOMAS, -
ONLY NOW IS IT COMING BACK.
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| 02:44:44 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IT IS NOW MY PLEASURE
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| 02:44:45 |
Thomas, William "Bill" M. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
TO YIELD TWO MINUTES TO A VALUED MEMBER OF THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE, THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CONNECTICUT, MRS. JOHNSON. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE...
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| 02:45:12 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HELP. WHY ISN'T IT BETTER TO GO HOME AND HAVE EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT 13 WEEKS, PUT IN
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| 02:45:17 |
Johnson, Nancy - U.S. Representative, [R] Connecticut
AN AUTOMATIC TRIGGER SO UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE CAN'T BE HELD HOSTAGE BY THE OTHER BODY? WHY ISN'T IT BETTER TO IF HOME AND PROVIDE HEALTH BENEFITS FOR THOSE...
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| 02:48:45 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. LEVIN: I THINK THE BASIC POINT IS IF PEOPLE REALLY CARE, THEY WOULD SIT DOWN ON A BIPARTISAN BASIS...
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| 02:48:55 |
MR. MATSUI, -
A PACKAGE. THERE HAS BEEN ZERO EFFORT TO DO THAT IN
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| 02:49:01 |
MR. LEVIN, -
THIS HOUSE,
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| 02:49:03 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ZERO. I FAVOR A STIMULUS PACKAGE, BUT IT SHOULD NOT HOLD
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| 02:49:07 |
Levin, Sander Martin - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
UP ACTION ON UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION. FIVE MONTHS AGO, THE SPEAKER STOOD IN THIS HOUSE AND PROMISED THE HOUSE WOULD ACT ON UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION....
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| 02:51:06 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE
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| 02:51:08 |
Thomas, William "Bill" M. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
ACT. THIS HOUSE PASSED OVER TO SENATE -- ADDITIONAL 15 SECONDS. PASSED OVER TO THE SENATE A PROVISION THAT SAID THAT IF YOU LOST YOUR JOB BASED UPON...
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| 02:52:16 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OF ALL, THE ECONOMY IS STILL IN TROUBLE.
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| 02:52:19 |
Houghton, Amory "Amo" - U.S. Representative, [R] New York
SECONDLY, PEOPLE NEED UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE, AN EXTENSION OF THAT, AND THIRDLY, WE HAVE A HOLE IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK AND WE HAVE TO FILL IT. NOW,...
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| 02:54:18 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TALKS FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES ABOUT THIS BILL, TELLS US IT'S
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| 02:54:21 |
MR. MATSUI, -
GOING TO BE ON THE FLOOR TOMORROW, WE NEVER HAVE A HEARING ON IT.
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| 02:54:24 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WE DON'T KNOW WHAT'S IN IT, HOW COULD WE POSSIBLY KNOW
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| 02:54:27 |
McDermott, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
WHAT'S IN IT, MR. CHAIRMAN? YOU MUST HAVE HEARINGS. NOW, THIS BILL, FOR THOSE MEMBERS ON MY SIDE WHO EXPECT FIGURE IT OUT, THIS DOES TWO THINGS. THIS...
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| 02:56:44 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SAY THAT THE SENATE, THE
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| 02:56:47 |
Thomas, William "Bill" M. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
OTHER BODY, IS GOING TO ACCEPT THIS AS DEAD ON ARRIVAL.
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| 02:56:53 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
I ALSO WANT TO REMIND YOU OF
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| 02:56:56 |
Collins, Mac - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
THIS. THE MAJORITY MEMBERS OF THE OTHER BODY SUPPORT A STIMULUS PACKAGE. IT IS THE SUPERMAJORITY LEADER WHO DOES NOT AND WANTS TO HAVE AN ISSUE FOR...
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| 02:57:38 |
Collins, Mac - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
SAID. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: IT IS INAPPROPRIATE UNDER THE RULES OF THE HOUSE TO IN THE COURSE OF DEBATE -- FOR MEMBERS TO MAKE REFERENCE TO OR ...
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| 02:57:55 |
MR. COLLINS, -
MR. THOMAS: PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY. THAT RULING
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| 02:57:59 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IS ONE THAT IS MADE REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE STATEMENTS MADE ARE FACTUAL, IS THAT CORRECT? THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: TRUTH IS NOT A DEFENSE....
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| 02:58:17 |
Thomas, William "Bill" M. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
STATEMENTS THAT THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA MADE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: IT'S INTRACAMERAL COMITY. THE RULES PROHIBIT THOSE REFERENCES. MR. RANGEL:...
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| 02:58:30 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
INQUIRIES BE USED BY THE MAJORITY TO MAKE POLITICAL
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| 02:58:33 |
Thomas, William "Bill" M. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
STATEMENTS RATHER THAN TO ACTUALLY MAKE AN INQUIRY? THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRIES MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE CHAIR TO
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| 02:58:41 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
DETERMINE WHERE IN THE COURSE OF PROCEEDINGS WE ARE CURRENTLY LOCATED AND ALSO TO EXPLAIN RULINGS THE CHAIR MIGHT HAVE MADE. THAT'S HOW THE CHAIR TOOK...
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| 02:58:48 |
Rangel, Charles B. - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
OBSERVATION. MR. RANGEL: WHETHER THE TRUTH OR FALSITY OF A STATEMENT, IF IT'S DEROGATORY REMARK MADE BY A MEMBER IN THE
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| 02:58:58 |
Rangel, Charles B. - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
OTHER BODY -- >> PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WE WILL HEAR FROM THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK FIRST. >> IS HE MAKING A PARLIAMENTARY...
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| 02:59:10 |
MR. RANGEL, -
PRO TEMPORE: EXCUSE ME. THE CHAIR WOULD ASK FOR ORDER AND COMITY, AND IF THE GENTLEMAN HAS AN INQUIRY, WE'RE HAPPY TO HEAR IT. MR. RANGEL: YES, MY INQUIRY...
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| 02:59:20 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
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| 02:59:21 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
INQUIRY WOULD BE MADE IN A PARLIAMENTARY FASHION BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA WAS NOT A POLITICAL STATEMENT?
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| 02:59:27 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CHAIR TRIES TO TAKE THE
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| 02:59:30 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
INQUIRY BY ANY MEMBER IN THE BEST POSSIBLE LIGHT, FIRST OF ALL. THE CHAIR SECOND OF ALL UNDERSTOOD THE GENTLEMAN TO ASK A QUESTION WHETHER OR NOT THE
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| 02:59:38 |
Rangel, Charles B. - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
REFERENCE TO THE MOTIVATION OF ANOTHER MEMBER IN THE OTHER BODY HAS ANY RELEVANCE OF A TROY OBSERVATION OR NOT, THE CHAIR CONCLUDED IT WAS A APPROPRIATE...
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| 02:59:49 |
Rangel, Charles B. - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
IN ITS BEST POSSIBLE LIE, I AGREE WITH THE CHAIR. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN. DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA STILL HAVE AN ...
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| 03:00:09 |
MR. RANGEL, -
STATE THAT IN MY OPINION, THE STATEMENT I MADE WAS
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| 03:00:12 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FACTUAL? THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CHAIR WILL AGAIN INDICATE THAT IT IS NOT PROBE. AND AS WE'VE LEARNED BY THE INQUIRY BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM ...
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| 03:00:23 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
TO ACTION OR NONACTION BY
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| 03:00:25 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE OTHER BODY OR TO ASCRIBE MOTIVES TO INDIVIDUALS
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| 03:00:28 |
MR. COLLINS, -
IN THE OTHER BODY AS TO WHY THEY HAVE ACTED OR NOT ACTED IN A MANNER AND THE CHAIRMAN FELT THE GENTLEMAN'S COMMENTS TREAD UPON
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| 03:00:34 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THAT GROUND. MR. COLLINS: IN REGARDS TO THE OTHER BODY, MY STATEMENT WAS THEN FACTUAL TO ME AND TO THIS BODY. I THANK THE CHAIR. THE SPEAKER PRO...
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| 03:00:56 |
Collins, Mac - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
ARE CREATED AGAIN ARE OPENED BACK UP. LAST YEAR, BEFORE THE BUDGET COMMITTEE, THE CHAIRMAN OF
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| 03:01:03 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE FEDERAL RESERVE WAS ASKED THE QUESTION ABOUT INTEREST RATES. DO YOU THINK YOU'VE RAISED
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| 03:01:08 |
Collins, Mac - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
INTEREST RATES TOO QUICK AND TOO HIGH? HIS ANSWER WAS, NO, WHAT WE WERE TRYING TO DO WAS SLOW DOWN THE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS OF CORPORATIONS. WELL, HE SUCCEEDED,...
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| 03:04:23 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
AND GRANDCHILDREN BECAUSE IT WILL ADD BILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO THE ALREADY HUGE $6 TRILLION NATIONAL DEBT THAT
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| 03:04:28 |
MR. MATSUI, -
WILL BURDEN THEM FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES.
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| 03:04:32 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IT IS UNFAIR TO SENIOR CITIZENS BECAUSE IT TAKES
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| 03:04:35 |
Edwards, Thomas "Chet" Chester - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
TENS OF BILLIONS OF DOLLARS OVER THE YEARS AHEAD FROM THE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE TRUST FUNDS. IT IS UNFAIR TO THE ARMY SOLDIERS IN MY DISTRICT,...
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| 03:05:46 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ALLOW ME TO YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE MAJORITY LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, MR. ARMEY.
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| 03:05:55 |
MR. THOMAS, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE MAJORITY LEADER IS RECOGNIZED. MR. ARMEY:
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| 03:06:00 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING. MR. SPEAKER, IT SEEMS EVERY
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| 03:06:07 |
MR. THOMAS, -
NOW AND THEN WE HAVE TO STOP AND JUST REMIND OURSELVES WHAT THE DEBATE'S ABOUT HERE. IT SEEMS TO ME THERE'S
|
| 03:06:16 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TOO MUCH CONFUSION WITH RESPECT TO WHETHER OR NOT THIS DEBATE IS ABOUT CUTTING TAXES,
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| 03:06:22 |
Armey, Richard "Dick" K. - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
LEAVING MONEY IN THE COFFERS OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AS OPPOSED TO THE HANDS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WHO EARNED IT IN THE FIRST PLACE, AND WHETHER...
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| 03:11:15 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
AND MEMBERS, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE, MR. THOMAS, IN HIS OPENING REMARKS SAID THE REASON WE NEED THIS BILL IS BECAUSE IT COMES WITH AN EASY EXPLANATION....
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| 03:11:29 |
MR. MATSUI, -
AS TO WHY WE NEED THIS BILL, BUT IT'S TWO WORDS.
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| 03:11:33 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IT'S CALLED
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| 03:11:35 |
Kleczka, Gerald "Jerry" D. - U.S. Representative, [D] Wisconsin
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. LAST YEAR, WE ALREADY PASSED AN ECONOMIC STIMULUS BILL. IT TOTALED $1.3 TRILLION IN TAX CUTS, AND MANY OF US ARGUE THAT THAT'S...
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| 03:15:15 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SEPTEMBER 11. IT IS THE SENATE THAT HAS FAILED TO DELIVER ON PROVIDING
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| 03:15:21 |
Thomas, William "Bill" M. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
HELP FOR THOSE WHO THROUGH NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN LOST THEIR JOBS. IT IS A FACT. I KNOW YOU DON'T LIKE IT, BUT IT IS TRUE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE...
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| 03:15:50 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IT RETROACTIVE TO 1986, GIVING I.B.M. ONE CHECK FOR $1.4
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| 03:15:54 |
MR. MATSUI, -
BILLION, G.M. A CHECK FOR $850 MILLION, EP RON, $250
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| 03:16:01 |
Kleczka, Gerald "Jerry" D. - U.S. Representative, [D] Wisconsin
MILLION. YOU WONDER WHY THE SENATE DIDN'T PASS YOUR BILL? YOU POISONED THE WELL WITH THAT TYPE OF NONSENSE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN...
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| 03:16:31 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
COULD AGREE ON SOME FUTURE COURSE OF ACTION, WE SET
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| 03:16:35 |
MR. MATSUI, -
THAT ASIDE AND WENT AHEAD WITH IT, AND THOSE MATTERS THAT WE COULDN'T AFREE ON WHAT WAS BEST
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| 03:16:41 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FOR OUR EMPLOYEES AND OURSELVES --
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| 03:16:43 |
Tanner, John - U.S. Representative, [D] Tennessee
AGREE ON WHAT WAS BEST FOR OUR EMPLOYEES AND OURSELVES, WE WOULD DISCUSS IT FURTHER. THE FACTS ARE SIMPLE HERE. WE ALL SAY WE AGREE ON UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS,...
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| 03:19:26 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BECERRA: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN
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| 03:19:29 |
Matsui, Robert T. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
FOR YIELDING. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, THERE IS A LEGITIMATE DIFFERENCE OF OPINION ON WHAT CONSTITUTES SOUND ECONOMIC STIMULUS FOR THIS ECONOMY.
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| 03:19:37 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WE ALL SUPPORT EMERGENCY HELP FOR THE UNEMPLOYED AMERICAN, OVER A MILLION THAT HAVE EXHAUSTED THEIR BENEFITS. THERE IS WIDESPREAD SUPPORT FOR THE TAX...
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| 03:19:48 |
Becerra, Xavier - U.S. Representative, [D] California
WORK OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT, AND THERE IS EVEN MAJORITY SUPPORT IN THIS BODY FOR THE ACCELERATED AT THE APPRECIATE YATION OF -- DEPRECIATION OF COMPANY...
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| 03:21:56 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THIS PACKAGE IS A GOOD ONE.
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| 03:21:58 |
MR. THOMAS, -
IT ACTUALLY HAS STIMULATION. IT OUGHT TO
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| 03:22:01 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
STIMULATE THE
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| 03:22:03 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
ECONOMY AND THE NOTION THAT SIMPLY EXTENDING SOMEONE'S UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS WILL SOMEHOW STIMULATE THE ECONOMY IS ABSURD. WE HAVE'TO GET AWAY FROM...
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| 03:23:10 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TREATMENT FOR THE KENNY BOYS OF THE WORLD
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| 03:23:13 |
MR. MATSUI, -
AND THE WORST OF TIMES FOR OTHERS, THE THIRD CLASS TREATMENT FOR THE NOW UNEMPLOYED MAIL ROOM
|
| 03:23:19 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ATTENDANT AT ENRON. IT IS A TALE
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| 03:23:21 |
Doggett, Lloyd - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
OF TWO CITIES IN ANOTHER WAY. 2000, AN HISTORICALLY BAD YEAR FOR ENRON IN HOUSTON, BUT WHAT A WONDERFUL YEAR FOR ENRON HERE IN WASHINGTON ON TAX POLICY...
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| 03:26:23 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
GET THROUGH MY TALK HERE WITHOUT SCREAMING, ALTHOUGH IT IS DIFFICULT IN THE ATMOSPHERE THAT HAS BEEN CREATED HERE. IT'S AN ATMOSPHERE ALL TOO
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| 03:26:36 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OFTEN OF
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| 03:26:38 |
McCrery, Jim - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
HYPERBOLE AND EVEN DEMAGOGUERY, AND I THINK IT'S TIME THAT THOSE WHO MIGHT BE LISTENING TO THIS DEBATE ARE GIVEN SOME FACTS WITHOUT HYPERBOLE AND CERTAINLY...
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| 03:29:40 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BILL IS DRIPPING AND GLOWING IN RED, NOT THE RED OF VALENTINE'S DAY, BUT THE RED
|
| 03:29:44 |
MR. MATSUI, -
OF DEFICITS AND THE RED INK THAT IS NOT PAID FOR AND WILL COST TAXPAYERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THIS WILL COST TAXPAYERS $180
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| 03:29:53 |
MR. ROEMER, -
BILLION OVER FIVE
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| 03:29:55 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
YEARS, AND THE BUSH BUDGET HAS AN $80
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| 03:29:59 |
Roemer, Tim - U.S. Representative, [D] Indiana
BILLION SHORTFALL. NOW, I VOTED FOR A TAX CUT THAT PUTS MONEY IN WORKERS' POCKETS LAST JULY, AND I WOULD VOTE FOR A BIPARTISAN PACKAGE OF DEPRECIATION...
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| 03:31:12 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MS. KILPATRICK: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. PERMISSION TO REVISE AND EXTEND, PLEASE.
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| 03:31:19 |
MR. MATSUI, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MS. KILPATRICK: THANK YOU VERY MUCH. THANK YOU TO MR. MATSUI. I KNOW THIS SUBJECT AND EVERYONE WANTS TO GET...
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| 03:31:30 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MINUTE YOU'VE ALLOWED ME. LEADERSHIP, THAT'S WHAT THIS COUNTRY WANTS. LEADERSHIP.
|
| 03:31:36 |
MS. KILPATRICK, -
MILLIONS OF AMERICANS HAVE LOST THEIR JOBS FROM KMART
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| 03:31:41 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND
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| 03:31:43 |
Kilpatrick, Carolyn Cheeks - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN ACROSS THIS COUNTRY, AND HERE WE SIT AT 435 AND 535 OF THE MOST POWERFUL PEOPLE IN THE WORLD AND CAN'T COME TOGETHER ON A PACKAGE...
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| 03:33:22 |
MR. MATSUI, -
WHO NEED IT. RISE UP AND BUILD. AMERICA IS AT STAKE.
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| 03:33:28 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. MATSUI. MR. MATSUI: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. AT THIS TIME, I YIELD 1 1/2 MINUTES
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| 03:33:35 |
MS. KILPATRICK, -
TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, MR. TAYLOR. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MISSISSIPPI. MR. TAYLOR:
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| 03:33:50 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MR. SPEAKER, I
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| 03:33:52 |
MR. MATSUI, -
WOULD ENCOURAGE MY COLLEAGUE FROM LOUISIANA, MY NEIGHBORING STATE, TO TAKE A LOOK AT THESE NUMBERS. THIS IS FROM PUBLISHED TREASURY REPORTS. YOU SAID
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| 03:34:00 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THIS MONEY COMES OUT OF PAYROLL TAXES. THAT'S RIGHT. MOST OF THE FOLKS I REPRESENT PAY MORE IN SOCIAL SECURITY TAXES THAN THEY DO IN INCOME TAXES. YOU...
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| 03:34:11 |
Taylor, Eugene "Gene" - U.S. Representative, [D] Mississippi
WE OWE THE SOCIAL SECURITY TRUST FUND $1,230 BILLION UNFUNDED LIABILITY, NOTHING BUT AN I.O.U. PEOPLE PROFESS TO BE FOR THE MILITARY. WE OWE THE MILITARY...
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| 03:35:54 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MRS. JONES: I KEEP HEARING
|
| 03:35:57 |
MR. MATSUI, -
THAT THE THIRD TIME IS A CHARM. THIS WAS A BAD BILL THE FIRST TIME. IT'S A BAD BILL THE SECOND TIME. AND IT'S A BAD BILL THE THIRD TIME. AND THE...
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| 03:36:07 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THIS BILL, EVEN ON
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| 03:36:10 |
MS. TUBS JOAN, -
VALENTINE'S DAY. THEY DON'T WANT CANDY. THEY WANT JOBS. THEY
|
| 03:36:14 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WANT BENEFITS. NOW RIGHT IN CLEVELAND, OHIO, WE
|
| 03:36:17 |
Jones, Stephanie Tubbs - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
JUST LOST 3,000 JOBS FROM L.T.V. STEEL BECAUSE OF OVERCAPACITY OF STEEL IN OUR NATION, AND WE LOST IT BECAUSE THIS GOVERNMENT DID NOT COME UP WITH A...
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| 03:37:53 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SAME SONG AND THE THIRD VERSE. I RESPECT MY COLLEAGUES ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE
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| 03:37:58 |
MR. MATSUI, -
AISLE. IN FACT, SOME GREAT FRIENDS. BUT THEY'RE WRONG IN THIS THIRD EFFORT. IN FACT, THERE'S A COUNTRY
|
| 03:38:05 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WESTERN SONG, IT'S WHAT PART OF
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| 03:38:07 |
Green, Gene - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
NO DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND, NO TO THE A.M.T. TAX CUTS, NO TO ALL THE OTHER TAX CUTS THAT YOU HAVE IN THERE THAT WON'T HELP THE ECONOMY. I'M SURPRISED THAT...
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| 03:39:20 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OPPOSITION
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| 03:39:22 |
MR. THOMAS, -
PREFER PLATITUDES AND PROMISES INSTEAD OF ACTION. THEY'D RATHER TALK ABOUT HELPING THE UNEMPLOYED AND PROMOTING ECONOMIC GROWTH RATHER
|
| 03:39:29 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THAN PUTTING TOGETHER A WORKABLE PLAN.
|
| 03:39:31 |
Dunn, Jennifer - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
THEIR MOTTO OUGHT TO BE JUST SAY NO. WELL, WITH DUE RESPECT, WISHING FOR A STRONGER ECONOMY WILL NOT MAKE IT SO. THE CONGRESS NEEDS TO ACT. OUR CONSTITUENTS...
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| 03:41:51 |
MR. THOMAS, -
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUESTS, MR. SPEAKER. IF I
|
| 03:41:53 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MAY, AT THIS TIME, RECOGNIZE THE
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| 03:41:55 |
MR. THOMAS, -
GENTLELADY FROM TEXAS, REPRESENTATIVE JACKSON LEE FOR UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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| 03:42:00 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLELADY FROM TEXAS. MS. JACKSON LEE: I THANK THE SPEAKER. AND MR. SPEAKER, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO SUBMIT INTO THE RECORD A STATEMENT IN...
|
| 03:42:09 |
MR. MATSUI, -
THEIR JOBS AND THE ENRON EMPLOYEES IN MY DISTRICT THAT ARE DESPERATELY IN TROUBLE BECAUSE OF THE ENRON COLLAPSE. I THANK THE GENTLEMAN AND I YIELD BACK...
|
| 03:42:20 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THANK YOU. MR. SPEAKER, AT
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| 03:42:21 |
MS. JACKSON LEE, -
THIS TIME I'D ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST FOR THE GENTLELADY FROM NORTH CAROLINA, REPRESENTATIVE CLAYTON. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY...
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| 03:42:38 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PEOPLE WHO HAVE EXHAUSTED THEIR
|
| 03:42:40 |
MR. MATSUI, -
INSURANCE ALREADY. I ASK THAT YOU UNDERSTAND MORE THAN 105% OF
|
| 03:42:47 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
UNEMPLOYMENT IN THE FIRST SIX MONTHS.
|
| 03:42:49 |
Clayton, Eva - U.S. Representative, [D] North Carolina
STOP THE BICKERING. STOP THE SHENANIGANS BETWEEN THE TWO CHAMBERS OF THE HOUSE. DO SOMETHING FOR THE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WHO NEED YOUR HELP. THE SPEAKER...
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| 03:43:19 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
VALENTINE'S DAY WHEN THAT CUTE LITTLE REDHEAD DIDN'T GIVE HIM A
|
| 03:43:24 |
MR. MATSUI, -
VALENTINE. MANY HOPED WE WOULD TAKE UP THE BILL THAT PASSED THE SENATE UNANIMOUSLY LAST WEEK, BUT LIKE CHARLIE BROWN, WE KEEP CHECKING THE MAILBOX...
|
| 03:43:32 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
COME AWAY AGAIN FILLED WITH DISAPPOINTMENT.
|
| 03:43:34 |
Neal, Richard - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
THE REPUBLICAN BILL IS COMPOSED MAINLY OF SOME OLD WORNOUT TAX ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN AROUND FOR A LONG TIME. IT REFLECTS THE TIRED PHILOSOPHY OF TRICKLE...
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| 03:45:07 |
MR. MATSUI, -
JOBS. I AM FLABBERGASTED. A LOT OF FOLKS GET UP, SAY IT DOESN'T HELP BIG CORPORATIONS. LET ME TELL YOU WHO IT
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Watkins, Wes - U.S. Representative, [R] Oklahoma
HELPS ALSO. IT HELPS SUPPORT THE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF STRONG STRIPPER WELLS IN TEXAS, THE ROUGHNECKS OUT THERE, THE OIL PATCHWORKERS WHO ARE LOSING...
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| 03:46:30 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FUNDAMENTAL QUESTION. IMPLICIT IN THE CRITICISM FROM OUR FRIENDS IN THE MINORITY IS THE NOTION
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| 03:46:35 |
MR. PORTMAN, -
THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE COURSE OF ACTION HERE, AND THAT'S 13 WEEKS
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| 03:46:39 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
UNEMPLOYMENT. AND THAT'S IT. WHAT WE DO HERE IS
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| 03:46:43 |
Hayworth, J.D. - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
IMPROVE THE LEGISLATION, NOT ONLY 13 WEEKS UNMOIMENT BUT AN ECONOMIC -- UNEMPLOYMENT BUT AN ECONOMIC TRIGGER FOR STATES HAVING CHALLENGES. RECALL OUR...
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| 03:47:54 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WHAT WE ARE TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH IS SIMPLY THIS. LET'S TAKE
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| 03:47:58 |
MR. PORTMAN, -
STOCK IN WHAT OUR NATION IS FACING RIGHT NOW. WE ARE IN THE MIDST OF A WAR, WE ARE A HOMELAND SECURITY CRISIS AND WE ARE IN
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| 03:48:05 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RECESSION. WE HAVE A LOT OF
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| 03:48:07 |
Ryan, Paul - U.S. Representative, [R] Wisconsin
LAID OFF OFF WORKERS AND MORE WORKERS ARE BEING LAID OFF. UNEMPLOYMENT IS GOING TO LINGER ON AND ON WELL AFTER THAT RECOVERY TAKES PLACE. WHAT WE HAVE...
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| 03:49:55 |
Ryan, Paul - U.S. Representative, [R] Wisconsin
BALANCE OF THE TIME. WE CAN HANDLE THIS LOGICALLY AND EXPEDITIOUSLY. I THINK MR. HOUGHTON FROM NEW YORK MENTIONED THAT THERE ARE THREE ISSUES HERE. OBVIOUSLY,...
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| 03:50:05 |
Matsui, Robert T. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
NEW YORK PROBLEM, HOW WE DEAL WITH THE UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT AND HOW WE STIMULATE THE ECONOMY. WE AGREE ON THE FIRST TWO. WE SHOULD JUST PASS A BILL...
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| 03:51:39 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FIRST WANT TO SAY THAT YESTERDAY WAS AN INCREDIBLE DAY. IT WAS AN INCREDIBLE DEBATE. REFORMERS CAME TO THIS CHAMBER. THEY
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| 03:51:49 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CHANGED SOME OF THE RULES ON HOW WE DO THINGS, HOW WE ELECT OUR OFFICIALS. YOU KNOW, THIS HOUSE WORKED ITS WILL.
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| 03:51:57 |
Hastert, Dennis - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
THAT'S THE WAY IT SHOULD BE. BUT NOW WE NEED TO LOOK AT OTHER NEEDS. WE NEED TO LOOK AT THE NEEDS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. WE ARE IN A RECESSION. WE...
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| 03:55:05 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO EXTEND THE UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION? REGULAR ORDER. >> THE HOUSE IS NOT IN ORDER. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE HOUSE IS NOT IN ORDER.
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| 03:55:19 |
Rangel, Charles B. - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
THERE IS NO OPPORTUNITY AT THIS TIME. MR. RANGEL: ADDITIONAL PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPOR THE HOUSE WILL BE IN ORDER SO
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| 03:55:33 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
WE CAN CONCLUDE OUR BUSINESS. THE GENTLEMAN MAY STATE HIS INQUIRY. MR. RANGEL: WILL THE
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| 03:55:37 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MINORITY HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO OFFER A SUBSTITUTE TO THE MAJORITY POSITION? THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE PREVIOUS QUESTION BEING ORDERED, IT'S FINAL....
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| 03:55:49 |
MR. RANGEL, -
INQUIRY. WILL THE MINORITY HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A MOTION TO RECOMMIT THE MAJORITY'S RULE? THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE PREVIOUS
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| 03:55:57 |
MR. RANGEL, -
QUESTION IS ORDERED TO FINAL ADOPTION. THE ANSWER IS NO. THE QUESTION OCCURS ON THE MOTION BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY...
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| 03:56:04 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE AYES HAVE IT.
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| 03:56:07 |
MR. RANGEL, -
THE AYES HAVE IT. THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO. MR. PORTMAN: I OBJECT TO THE VOTE ON THE GROUNDS THAT A QUORUM IS NOT PRESENT AND MAKE A POINT OF ORDER THAT...
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| 03:56:16 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IS NOT PRESENT. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: EVIDENTLY A QUORUM IS NOT PRESENT. UNDER THE RULE, THE YEAS AND NAYS ARE
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| 03:56:30 |
McNulty, Michael - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
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| 03:56:38 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER IS LAID UPON THE TABLE. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA RISE? MR. FOLEY: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT...
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| 04:17:19 |
Foley, Mark - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
THE CHAIR LAYS BEFORE THE HOUSE A PRIVILEGED CONCURRENT RESOLUTION.
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE CLERK: SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 97, RESOLVED THAT WHEN THE SENATE RECESSES OR AT JOURNS -- ADJOURNS AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY...
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THE CLERK, -
ADJOURNED UNTIL 12 NOON ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2002, OR UNTIL SUCH OILER TIME ON THAT DAY AS -- OR UNTIL SUCH OTHER TIME ON THAT DAY AS MAY BE SESS...
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| 04:19:15 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO ACCEPT HE RESIGNATIONS, TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE LAW OR THE HOUSE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. FOLEY: I ASK UNANIMOUS...
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| 04:19:25 |
Foley, Mark - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
APPOINT TWO MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE, ONE UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE MINORITY LEADER, TO REPRESENT THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AT APPROPRIATE CEREMONIES...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MR. FOLEY: I ASK
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Foley, Mark - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT BUSINESS IN ORDER UNDER THE CALENDAR WEDNESDAY RULE BE DISPENSED WITH ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2002. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:...
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| 04:20:00 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CORRESPOND. THE CLERK: THE SPEAKER'S ROOMS, WASHINGTON,
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Foley, Mark - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
D.C., FEBRUARY 14, 2002. I HEREBY APPOINT THE HONORABLE FRANK R. WOLF TO ACT AS SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO SIGN ENROLLED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS THROUGH FEBRUARY 26, 2002. SIGNED, J. DENNIS HASTERT, SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. THE SPEAKER...
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THE CLERK, -
IS AGREED TO. THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA. MR. FOLEY: MR. SPEAKER, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT TODAY FOLLOWING LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS AND ANY SPECIAL...
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| 04:20:39 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FLORIDA TODAY FOR FIVE MINUTES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED.
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| 04:20:46 |
MR. FOLEY, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK. MR. OWENS: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT TODAY FOLLOWING LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS AND ANY SPECIAL ORDERS HERETOFORE ENTERED INTO,...
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| 04:21:02 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MR. DAVIS FOR FIVE MINUTES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED.
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| 04:21:08 |
MR. OWENS, -
THE CHAIR LAYS BEFORE THE HOUSE THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL REQUEST. THE CLERK: LEAVES OF ABSENCE REQUESTED FOR MR. PAYNE OF NEW JERSEY FOR TODAY, AND MRS....
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| 04:21:24 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE CHAIR WILL ENTERTAIN REQUESTS FOR ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES -- THE GENTLEMAN FROM
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THE CLERK, -
ILLINOIS. >> MR. SPEAKER, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE AND REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT...
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| 04:21:42 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SHIMKUS: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I RISE TODAY IN SUPPORT OF THE AMERICAN HEART MONTH. SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST LEAD TO THE DEATH OF OVER 2 PO,000 AMERICANS...
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| 04:21:57 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
13-YEAR-OLD BOY FROM ILLINOIS, PLAYING BASEBALL ONE DAY, A
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| 04:22:00 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PITCHER HURLED A FASTBALL WAY INSIDE AND HIT SEAN IN
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| 04:22:03 |
Shimkus, John M. - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
THE CHEST. HE IMMEDIATELY WENT INTO CARDIAC ARREST. THANKFULLY A NEARBY POLICE OFFICER WAS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR. AND WAS...
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| 04:23:13 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MARTIN AND GRASHEA KNOW THAT LOVE IS TO BE SHARED 365 DAYS A YEAR NOT JUST ON FEBRUARY 14. THEY HAVE A BEAUTIFUL
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| 04:23:21 |
Tiahrt, Todd - U.S. Representative, [R] Kansas
MARRIAGE AND WERE ON A TRIP CELEBRATING THEIR 18TH ANNIVERSARY WHEN TAKEN HOSTAGE BY THE GROUP. SINCE THEN THEY HAVE CONTINUED TO REMAIN DEVOTED TO...
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| 04:25:05 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
GANSKE. MR. GANSKE: I SEEK NOUK TO REVISE AND EXTEND -- I SEEK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO REVISE AND EXTEND. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR....
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| 04:25:28 |
MR. GANSKE, -
GRIEF." THEY ARE ALSO REALLY
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| 04:25:32 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ANGRY THAT ENRON'S EXECUTIVES CASHED OUT
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| 04:25:36 |
Ganske, Greg - U.S. Representative, [R] Iowa
WHILE IN MANY CASES THEY WERE LOCKED IN. ONE MAN TOLD A CONGRESSIONAL HEARING, I COULD UNDERSTAND NOW WHY PEOPLE JUMP OUT OF WINDOWS IN THE GREAT...
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| 04:30:56 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
STATEMENT IS NOT HYPERBOLE. I
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| 04:30:58 |
Ganske, Greg - U.S. Representative, [R] Iowa
YIELD BACK. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. MILLER. THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS, MR. SHIMKUS. MR. SHIMKUS: I ASK UNANIMOUS...
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| 04:31:21 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OF LITHUANIAN DESCENT, I ALWAYS COME DOWN TO THE FLOOR AROUND THIS TIME OF YEAR TO COMMEMORATE LITHUANIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY. THE 16TH OF FEBRUARY IS...
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| 04:31:31 |
MR. SHIMKUS, -
HOLIDAY FOR LITHUANIANS. 84 YEARS
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
AGO, LITHUANIA DECLARED THEIR INDEPENDENCE FROM GERMANY. AT THIS
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| 04:31:37 |
Shimkus, John M. - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
TIME, ITS GOVERNMENT HELD TWO PRINCIPLES, RESTORE STATEHOOD AND THE RIGHT OF NATIONAL SELF-DETERMINATION. EVEN AFTER 50 YEARS OF SOVIET OCCUPATION,...
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| 04:33:31 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
VALENTINE'S DAY TO ALL OF THE EMPLOYEES OF OUR CAPITOL COMPLEX, THEIR FAMILIES. AND AS WE CONTINUE TO WORK ON ISSUES IMPORTANT TO AMERICA, I WANTED TO,
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| 04:33:40 |
Foley, Mark - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
SINCE TODAY IS VALENTINE'S DAY, TALK ABOUT SOME ISSUES WE ARE IDENTIFYING BY THE CONGRESSIONAL HEART AND STROKE COALITION FOR AMERICAN HEART MONTH....
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| 04:38:12 |
Foley, Mark - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
CONGRESS, THE HEIGHTS ARE VERY HIGH AND THE DEPTHS CAN BE VERY LOW. WE CERTAINLY ENDED THE SESSION LAST NIGHT ON A HIGH NOTE. IT WAS 2:30 IN THE MORNING,...
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| 04:38:26 |
MR. OWENS, -
FINANCE REFORM PIECE OF LEGISLATION THAT IS
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| 04:38:29 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
LIKELY TO SURVIVE IN CONCERT
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| 04:38:31 |
Owens, Major R. - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
WITH THE OTHER BODY, AND ALSO, I THINK THERE'S A RUMOR THE PRESIDENT MAY SIGN IT. SO I THINK THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE A LOT TO APPLAUD, ALONG WITH...
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| 04:56:58 |
Meek, Carrie - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
OF HAITIANS IN THIS COUNTRY. I'M FROM MIAMI, FLORIDA, AND WE DO HAVE A VERY LARGE REPRESENTATION, ALMOST AS LARGE AS MAJOR OWENS' REPRESENTATION. MR....
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| 04:57:29 |
MR. OWENS, -
IS AN ABSTRACTION FOR MANY AMERICANS,
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| 04:57:32 |
Meek, Carrie - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
FOR MANY OF MY CONSTITUENTS IT'S THEIR PLACE OF BIRTH. THE PLACE OF BIRTH OF THEIR MOTHERS AND FATHERS, AND STILL HOME TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY. THE HUMAN...
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| 05:04:36 |
MR. OWENS, -
TAKES AN HOUR ON A PLANE TO HAITI. IT IS THE CLOSEST DEMOCRACY TO US. MILEWISE, I'M NOT SURE EXACTLY THE MILEAGE. MR. OWENS: COULD YOU ALSO TELL US...
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| 05:04:55 |
Meek, Carrie - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
HAITI? MRS. MEEK: WELL, DRUGS IS A PROBLEM IN MIAMI IN THAT DRUGS ARE NOW BEING ROUTED INTO HAITI, BECAUSE IT IS A POOR COUNTRY, IT IS A DEPRESSED
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| 05:05:06 |
Owens, Major R. - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
COUNTRY, AND UNLESS SOMETHING IS DONE ABOUT INTERVENTION -- SOMEONE HAS TO INTERVENE, I THINK OUR GOVERNMENT SHOULD INTERVENE IN HAITI TO KEEP THE DRUG...
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| 05:05:18 |
Meek, Carrie - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
HAITI. IT IS VERY CLOSE TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND THEY HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE DRUG INFUSION AND NASSAU IS HAVING PROBLEMS BECAUSE THE PEOPLE ARE ...
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| 05:08:19 |
Owens, Major R. - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
THAT WASN'T BAD AT ALL, IN MY OPINION, YOU ARE CLOSER TO WHAT HAPPENED IN FLORIDA, THE HEARTBREAKING PRESIDENTIAL FIASCO IN FLORIDA, CAN YOU TELL US WHETHER...
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| 05:09:12 |
Meek, Carrie - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
IN THIS NATION WHERE WE HAVE ALL THE TECHNOLOGY IN THE WORLD, IN THIS NATION WHERE WE HAVE ALL THE LEADERSHIP IN THE WORLD TO HAVE AN ELECTION THAT...
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| 05:11:19 |
MR. OWENS, -
AND HIS CABINET UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF PAYING ATTENTION TO HAITI. I THINK IT IS JUST A MATTER OF HELPING AMERICA UNDERSTAND THAT WE CANNOT SWEEP...
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| 05:11:28 |
Meek, Carrie - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
UNDER THE RUG, WE CANNOT CONTINUE TO LET FOUR OR FIVE WELL-MEANING PEOPLE WHO ARE DELIBERATELY, BECAUSE OF THEIR FEELINGS ABOUT HAITI, CAUSE PEOPLE TO...
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| 05:15:20 |
Owens, Major R. - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
FOUNDED. IN THIS HEMISPHERE HAITI WAS THE SECOND DEMOCRACY -- SECOND INDEPENDENT NATION AFTER THE UNITED STATES BACK INDEPENDENT. -- BECAME INDEPENDENT....
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| 05:38:26 |
Owens, Major R. - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. ENGLISH: MR. SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY AS CHAIRMAN OF THE CONGRESSIONAL STEEL CAUCUS TO BRING BEFORE THIS...
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| 05:38:38 |
English, Phil - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
OF OUR MANUFACTURING BASE, A SECTOR WHICH, IF WE ALLOW IT TO BE WASHED AWAY, IF WE ALLOW IT TO LEAVE, IF WE ALLOW
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| 05:38:46 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IT TO GO OFFSHORE WILL
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| 05:38:48 |
English, Phil - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
PERMANENTLY -- PERMANENTLY AFFECT OUR ABILITY TO MANUFACTURE WITHIN THE UNITED STATES. THE CRISIS THAT IS TODAY FACING THE AMERICAN STEEL INDUSTRY...
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| 05:55:39 |
English, Phil - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
TO THE DOMESTIC STEEL INDUSTRY BY RAISING PRICES, WHILE ARGUING THAT RELIEF WILL RAISE CONSUMER PRICES TO PROHIBITIVE LEVELS I BELIEVE ARE ARGUING AN...
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| 06:05:08 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MOVE NOW THE HOUSE ADJOURN. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE QUESTION IS ON THE MOTION TO ADJOURN. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. THE AYES HAVE...
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| 06:05:27 |
MR. ENGLISH, -
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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