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none, -
WHERE WE NEED TO GO AS INDIVIDUALS AND AS A NATION. I ACKNOWLEDGE PUBLICLY THAT YOU ARE GOD AND THAT ALL OF US WHO ARE BLESSED TO LIVE IN THIS GREAT COUNTRY...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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Fleming, John Calvin Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEBRASKA, CONGRESSMAN SMITH, IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. SMITH: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I RISE IN HONOR...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CALVARY MEMORIAL CHURCH. HE GRADUATED FROM THE GRAND RAPIDS SCHOOL OF THE BIBLE AND
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Smith, Adrian - U.S. Representative, [R] Nebraska
MUSIC. HE SERVED IN KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN BEFORE SETTLING IN NEBRASKA. IT'S AN HONOR TO BE HERE TODAY. FOR 30 YEARS PASTOR HASHLEY'S SERVICE HAS HAD A PROFOUND...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
UNINSURED. H.R. 3200 WILL STILL LEAVE 17 MILLION AMERICANS UNINSURED. NOW, HOW'S THAT POSSIBLE? BECAUSE IT KEEPS IN PLACE A
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MR. KUCINICH, -
FOR-PROFIT INSURANCE SYSTEM WHICH SIPHONS OFF AT LEAST $400
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BILLION EVERY YEAR WHICH COULD BE USED TO MAKE SURE ALL
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Kucinich, Dennis - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
AMERICANS, NOT JUST MOST AMERICANS, RECEIVE QUALITY HEALTH CARE. H.R. 3200 WILL NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF UNDERINSURANCE. 60% OF ALL BANKRUPTCIES IN AMERICA...
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| 00:03:35 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HAS SAID, THE 2,600,000 WHO HAVE LOST JOBS SINCE JANUARY IS A CLEAR SIGN THAT THEIR RECOVERY ACT HAS NOT DONE ITS JOB.
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MR. WILSON, -
INSTEAD OF MORE RHETORIC, DEMOCRATS SHOULD WORK WITH REPUBLICANS TO PUT IN PLACE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
COMMONSENSE PROPOSALS THAT WILL REIN IN THE WASTEFUL
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Wilson, Addison "Joe" Graves - U.S. Representative, [R] South Carolina
SPENDING AND FOCUS ON JOB CREATION. OUR ECONOMY WILL GROW STRONG AGAIN THANKS TO INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL BUSINESSES THAT CREATE THE MAJORITY OF JOBS...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
EVERY AMERICAN ACROSS THE NATION.
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Unidentified Speaker, -
EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE COVERAGE. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE ACCESS. THERE IS NO QUESTION
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THAT WE MUST HAVE COMPREHENSIVE REFORM
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Baca, Joe - U.S. Representative, [D] California
TO OUR HEALTH SYSTEM. CRITICS TO REFORM FAILED TO GET THE MESSAGE AND ONLY TALK ABOUT RHETORIC. DOING NOTHING FOR A BROKEN SYSTEM IS NOT THE ANSWER. THEY...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HEALTH PLAN EQUALS TAXPAYER FUNDED ABORTIONS.
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MR. FLEMING, -
IF UNAMENDED, THE OBAMA HEALTH
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PLAN WILL BE THE MOST MASSIVE
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Fleming, John Calvin Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
ABORTION EXPANSION SINCE ROE V. WADE AND EVERY INSURANCE PAYER WILL BE FORCED TO PAY FOR EVERY ABORTION. THE TAKING OF INNOCENT LIFE IS NOT HEALTH CARE....
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FEW. I'M SO PROUD TO SUPPORT THE BILL INTRODUCED BY THE THREE COMMITTEES OF JURISDICTION AND TO PLAY MY PART IN SEEING US
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Unidentified Speaker, -
PASS LEGISLATION IN BOTH THE HOUSE AND SENATE BEFORE AUGUST
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RECESS. WHAT'S GREAT IS THAT THERE IS SOMETHING
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| 00:07:46 |
Capps, Lois - U.S. Representative, [D] California
FOR EVERYONE HERE. THERE'S AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO COVERAGE FOR PEOPLE WHO'VE NEVER BEEN INSURED BEFORE. THERE'S HELP FOR SENIORS STUCK IN THE DREADFUL...
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| 00:08:51 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SOME MEMBERS OF CONGRESS INSIST THAT A
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MR. JOHNSON, -
GOVERNMENT-RUN OPTION MUST BE INCLUDED. YET IN ONE PROPOSAL MEMBERS OF
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CONGRESS ARE CURIOUSLY EXEMPT
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| 00:09:02 |
Johnson, Samuel "Sam" - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
FROM THE PUBLIC PLAN. FOR THOSE WHO ARE CONVINCED THAT GOVERNMENT-RUN HEALTH CARE WON'T SACRIFICE QUALITY AND WON'T LEAD TO RATIONING, I BACKED A RESOLUTION...
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| 00:10:00 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THEY ARE NOT THE ONLY ONES WHO
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| 00:10:04 |
MR. SIRES, -
WORRY. ALL TOO OFTEN SMALL BUSINESSES ARE
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| 00:10:06 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FORCED TO CHOOSE BETWEEN COVERAGE OR LAYOFFS. WE HAVE THE MOST EXPENSIVE HEALTH SYSTEM
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| 00:10:10 |
Sires, Albio - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
CARE IN THE WORLD, SPENDING ALMOST 50% MORE PER PERSON ON HEALTH CARE THAN THE NEXT MOST COSTLY NATION. YET, WE'RE NOT HEALTHIER FOR IT. MR. SPEAKER,...
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| 00:11:01 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPENT. RECOVERY.ORG -- OR.GOV, HAS
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| 00:11:05 |
MR. PITTS, -
SENSE BEEN CRITICIZED -- HAS SINCE
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| 00:11:09 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BEEN CRITICIZED. IT SEEMS
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| 00:11:12 |
Pitts, Joseph "Joe" - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
DOUBTFUL WHAT CRITICS HAD IN MIND WAS AN $18 OVERHAUL. THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT THED A -- WAS AN $18 MILLION OVERHAUL. THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT THE ADMINISTRATION...
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| 00:12:21 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
A DAUGHTER WITH EPILEPSY. SHE'S NOT INSURABLE. WE HAVE A SYSTEM IN PLACE
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| 00:12:25 |
MR. PERLMUTTER, -
TODAY THAT DENIES HER COVERAGE, THAT
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| 00:12:28 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
EXCLUDES HER FROM COVERAGE.
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| 00:12:31 |
Perlmutter, Edwin "Ed" G. - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
THAT'S WRONG AND IT'S PROBABLY UNCONSTITUTIONAL UNDER THE 14TH AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION. THERE SHOULD NOT BE DISCRIMINATION IN HEALTH...
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| 00:13:23 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BUILT MORE HOTEL FOR WHAT THEY CALLED ORGANIZATION AL TRAINING. IT
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| 00:13:27 |
MR. POE, -
COST THE TAXPAYERS $750,000. THESE BUREAUCRATS ENJOYED
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| 00:13:31 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
GOLF, MUSICAL
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| 00:13:33 |
Poe, Ted - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
ENTERTAINMENT, DANCING, SKITS, CATERED FOOD, COCKTAILS AND EVEN A CASINO NIGHT. SOUNDS LIKE A VACATION FOR THE RICH AND FAMOUS. MEANWHILE, SENIORS ARE...
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| 00:14:46 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE COST OF HEALTH CARE INSURANCE IS JUST TOO HIGH FOR PEOPLE THAT HAVE IT AND BUSINESSES THAT ARE PAYING
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| 00:14:51 |
Murphy, Christopher "Chris" S. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
FOR IT AND THE PUBLIC HEALTH INSURANCE OPTION IS GOING TO BE ONE OF OUR MOST EFFECTIVE WAYS TO BRING THE COST OF INSURANCE DOWN. DON'T TAKE MY WORD...
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| 00:15:55 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
GOVERNMENT BUREAUCRAT IN BETWEEN PATIENTS AND THEIR DOCTORS AND EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A ONE SIZE
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| 00:15:59 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
FITS ALL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM WHERE THE GOVERNMENT DECIDES WHAT
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| 00:16:02 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TREATMENTS ARE NECESSARY FOR PATIENTS.
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| 00:16:04 |
Gingrey, Phil MD - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
WHEN MONEY GETS TIGHT, THIS LEADS TO RATIONING OF CARE AND LONG WAITING LISTS FOR PATIENTS. WE HAVE ALREADY SEEN THE PILOT FOR THIS PROGRAM, IT'S CALLED...
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| 00:17:09 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
STREET? THEY WENT THROUGH THE ROOF. PROFITS SKYROCKETED BECAUSE YOU
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| 00:17:14 |
Kennedy, Patrick - U.S. Representative, [D] Rhode Island
KNOW WHY? THE HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES MAKE MONEY OFF OF THE CONSUMERS WHEN THEY DON'T HAVE COMPETITION. WHEN THEY'RE ABLE TO CUT YOUR HEALTH CARE...
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| 00:18:37 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SEAT.
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| 00:18:39 |
Gohmert, Louis "Louie" B. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE
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| 00:18:50 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WORDS. MR. KENNEDY: I'D LIKE TO MAKE A UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM RHODE ISLAND SEEK RECOGNITION? MR....
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| 00:20:15 |
MR. KENNEDY, -
COMPANIES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: DOES THE GENTLEMAN ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO WITHDRAW THE
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| 00:20:19 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WORDS? MR. KENNEDY: I SEEK TO WITHDRAW THE WORDS. THE SPEAKER
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| 00:20:22 |
MR. KENNEDY, -
PRO TEMPORE: IS THERE
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| 00:20:23 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OBJECTION? MR. GOHMERT: MR. SPEAKER, I WITHDRAW MY REQUEST THAT THE WORDS BE TAKEN
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| 00:20:27 |
Kennedy, Patrick - U.S. Representative, [D] Rhode Island
DOWN SINCE THEY'RE WITHDRAWN AND I APPRECIATE MY FRIEND DOING SO. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE WORDS ARE WITHDRAWN. FOR
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| 00:20:36 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS
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| 00:20:40 |
MR. KENNEDY, -
RISE? MR. GOHMERT: QUI TO SPEAK
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| 00:20:42 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER
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| 00:20:45 |
Gohmert, Louis "Louie" B. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. GOHMERT: MR. SPEAKER, -- THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I KNOW WE HAVE DISAGREEMENTS ON SOME
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| 00:20:51 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OF THESE ISSUES AND I KNOW WHAT THE INTENT IS OF THE DEMOCRATIC PROPOSED HEALTH CARE BILL. AND I KNOW THE INTENT IS NOT TO HURT THE LOWER WAGE EARNER,...
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| 00:21:02 |
MR. GOHMERT, -
IS GOING TO
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| 00:21:05 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HAMMER EMPLOYERS
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| 00:21:07 |
Gohmert, Louis "Louie" B. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
WHO DON'T -- AN 8% PENALTY IF THEY DON'T PROVIDE HEALTH CARE. WELL, SO THEY'RE GOING TO TURN AROUND AND PROVIDE HEALTH CARE BECAUSE THE PEOPLE I KNOW...
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| 00:22:22 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY HAS MADE IT CLEAR, THEY'RE NOT ONLY THE PARTY OF NO, THEY'RE THE PARTY
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| 00:22:26 |
MR. WEINER, -
OF IGNORING THE PROBLEMS OF THE
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| 00:22:28 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MIDDLE CLASS AND THOSE STRIG STRUGGLING TO MAKE IT. THE
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| 00:22:31 |
Weiner, Anthony - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
DEMOCRATIC PARTY, THE PARTY THAT'S PRODUCING THIS LEGISLATION IS THE PARTY THAT AGAIN AND AGAIN HAS SAID, WE'RE GOING TO STEP UP TO THE CHALLENGES...
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| 00:23:42 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO REVISIT THAT TODAY, MR. SPEAKER. YOU KNOW, WE TALK ABOUT MILLIONS OF DOLLARS AND WE TALK ABOUT
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| 00:23:46 |
MR. WESTMORELAND, -
BILLIONS OF DOLLARS AND WE TALK ABOUT TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS AND THE MORE YOU HEAR THOSE WORDS,
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| 00:23:50 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THEY JUST BECOME WORDS AND YOU DON'T REALIZE HOW MUCH MONEY THAT
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| 00:23:53 |
Westmoreland, Lynn A. - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
IS. A MILLION SECONDS EQUALS A LITTLE OVER 11 DAYS. A BILLION SECONDS IS 31 YEARS AND EIGHT MONTHS. A TRILLION SECONDS IS 31,710 YEARS. IF I GAVE YOU...
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| 00:25:03 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ABOUT COMBATING OBESITY, A PREVENTABLE DISEASE THAT COSTS THIS COUNTRY $117
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| 00:25:08 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
BILLION. TO THAT END, I'VE INTRODUCED TO TWO PIECES OF
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| 00:25:12 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
LEGISLATION. THE FIRST BILL IS CALLED
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| 00:25:14 |
Dahlkemper, Kathleen "Kathy" A. - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
THE OBESITY TREATMENT AND WELLNESS ACT OF 2009 WHICH ADDRESSES THE FACT THAT HALF THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH OBESITY ARE PAID THROUGH MEDICARE AND MEDICAID....
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| 00:26:17 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THIS COULD NOT BE FURTHER FROM THE TRUTH. UNDER THE PLAN WE INTRODUCED
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| 00:26:21 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
YESTERDAY, THE C.B.O. PROJECTS THAT JUST 3% OF AMERICANS WILL
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| 00:26:23 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BE ENROLLED IN THE PUBLIC PLAN
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| 00:26:25 |
Yarmuth, John - U.S. Representative, [D] Kentucky
ONCE IT IS FULLY IMPLEMENTED. HARDLY A GOVERNMENT TAKE THE GENTLEWOMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. IN FACT, -- TAKEOVER. IN FACT, THE C.B.O. ESTIMATES THAT EMPLOYER-PROVIDED...
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| 00:27:20 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO GET THE KIND OF HEALTH CARE THEY NEED. FOR AMERICAN BUSINESSES, SOARING HEALTH CARE COSTS PUT AMERICAN
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| 00:27:27 |
Watson, Diane - U.S. Representative, [D] California
COMPANIES AT A COMPETITIVE DISADVANTAGE AND A GLOBAL -- IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY. FOR OUR FISCAL FUTURE WE HAVE THE MOST EXPENSIVE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN...
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| 00:28:37 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE NOES HAVE IT. MR. GINGREY: MR. SPEAKER, ON THAT I WOULD A A RECORDED VOTE.
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| 00:28:43 |
MR. GINGREY, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: DOES THE GENTLEMAN ASK FOR THE YEAS AND NAYS? MR. GINGREY: YES, I DO, MR. SPEAKERAKER. THE
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| 00:28:51 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE YEAS AND NAYS ARE REQUESTED. THOSE FAVORING A VOTE BY THE YEAS AND NAYS WILL RISE. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN, THE YEAS...
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| 00:29:00 |
MR. GINGREY, -
RECORD THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS IS A 15-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING
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| 00:29:04 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC., IN COOPERATION
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| 00:29:08 |
MR. GINGREY, -
WITH THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. ANY USE OF
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| 00:29:11 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE CLOSED-CAPTIONED COVERAGE OF THE HOUSE PROCEEDINGS FOR POLITICAL OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED BY THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.]...
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| 00:54:03 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: TAKE YOUR CONVERSATIONS TO THE CLOAKROOM. PLEASE CLEAR THE AISLES AND THE WELL. THE HOUSE WILL BE IN
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| 00:54:27 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ORDER. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? MS. MATSUI: MR. SPEAKER, BY DIRECTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON...
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| 00:54:58 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THAT AT ANY TIME AFTER THE ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION, THE SPEAKER MAY, PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 2-B OF RULE 1, DECLARE
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| 00:55:04 |
MS. MATSUI, -
THE HOUSE RESOLVED INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL, H.R. 3183, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR...
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| 00:55:15 |
THE CLERK, -
AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. THE FIRST READING OF THE BILL SHALL BE DISPENSED WITH. ALL...
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| 00:59:05 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WAIVER OF ALL POINTS OF ORDER AGAINST CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL WHICH INCLUDES A WAIVER OF SECTION 425 OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT WHICH CAUSES A...
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| 00:59:21 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
VIOLATES SECTION 426-A OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET ACT OF 1974. THE GENTLEMAN HAS MET THE THRESHOLD BURDEN TO IDENTIFY THE SPECIFIC LANGUAGE IN THE RESOLUTION...
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| 00:59:37 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL 10 MINUTES OF DEBATE ON THE QUESTION OF CONSIDERATION. AFTER THAT DEBATE, THE CHAIR...
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| 01:00:39 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
AROUND, MAKING A POLICY POINT. THAT HAS BEEN THE TRADITION OF THIS HOUSE. THE HOUSE IS NOT IN ORDER. MR. GINGREY: MR. SPEAKER, THE HOUSE IS DEFINITELY...
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| 01:01:06 |
MR. GINGREY, -
THERE'S NO REASON WHY THEY SHOULD
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| 01:01:09 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BE. BUT I WOULD REMIND THE HOUSE, MR. SPEAKER, THAT OVER THE PAST 20 YEARS WE'VE GOTTEN INTO A PRACTICE OF LOADING UP AND LARDING
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| 01:01:19 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
UP THE APPROPRIATION BILLS WITH ALL KINDS OF CONNELLY DIRECTED SPENDING. THE CHAIRMAN OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE LIKES TO SAY THAT WHEN HE CHAIRED...
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| 01:03:46 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE AISLE KNOW THAT. BUT WHAT, MR. SPEAKER, WHAT
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| 01:03:50 |
Gingrey, Phil MD - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
I'M TRYING TO SAY TO THE -- TO THOSE WHO ARE NOW IN CHARGE OF THIS BODY, SPEAKER PELOSI, MAJORITY LEADER HOYER, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE RULES COMMITTEE ,...
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| 01:05:53 |
MR. FLAKE, -
ULTIMATELY THE UNDERLYING BILL.
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| 01:05:55 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IN REALITY IT'S TRYING TO BLOCK THIS BILL WITHOUT ANY OPPORTUNITY FOR DEBATE AND WITHOUT ANY OPPORTUNITY FOR AN UP OR DOWN VOTE ON THE
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| 01:06:03 |
MS. MATSUI, -
LEGISLATION ITSELF. I THINK THAT IS WRONG. I HOPE MY COLLEAGUES WILL VOTE
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| 01:06:07 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO CONSIDER THIS IMPORTANT
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| 01:06:09 |
Matsui, Doris O. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
LEGISLATION ON ITS MERITS AND NOT STOP IT ON A PROCEDURAL MOTION. THOSE WHO OPPOSE THE BILL CAN VOTE AGAINST IT IN FINAL PASSAGE. WE MUST CONSIDER THIS...
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| 01:06:55 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
UNFORTUNATELY THIS IS ABOUT THE ONLY WAY WE CAN GET TIME TO ACTUALLY TALK ABOUT THIS RULE AT SUFFICIENT
|
| 01:07:00 |
MR. FLAKE, -
LENGTH. AND THE WAY THAT THESE APPROPRIATION BILLS
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| 01:07:03 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ARE BEING SHUT DOWN FOR
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| 01:07:07 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
MEMBERS. WHEN THE GENTLELADY SAID THIS SHOULD BE VOTED ON, THIS BILL SHOULD BE VOTED ON ACCORDING TO ITS MERITS, THE PROBLEM IS THERE WERE A NUMBER...
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| 01:13:31 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE RESOLUTION HAVING BEEN READ
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| 01:13:37 |
Matsui, Doris O. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THE QUESTION IS SHOULD THE HOUSE NOW CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. THE AYES HAVE
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| 01:13:47 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IT. THE QUESTION IS DECIDED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE HOUR. MS. MATSUI: FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEBATE ONLY,...
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| 01:14:20 |
Matsui, Doris O. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
LEGISLATIVE DAYS WITHIN WHICH TO REVISE AND EXTEND THEIR REMARKS ON HOUSE RESOLUTION 645. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. THE GENTLEWOMAN...
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| 01:14:47 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
APPROPRIATIONS. MR. SPEAKER, I FIRST WANT TO THANK CHAIRMAN OBEY AS
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| 01:14:51 |
Matsui, Doris O. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
WELL AS MR. PASTOR AND MRS. ADVICE LOSSKY FOR THEIR WORK ON THIS BILL. THEY'VE BEEN TIRELESS ADVOCATES FOR VITAL FUNDING IN THIS LEGISLATION WHICH TRULY...
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| 01:20:53 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BILLION, ACTUALLY $33.2 BILLION IF FUNDING FOR CRITICAL
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| 01:20:57 |
MR. DIAZ-BALART, -
WATER PROJECTS, IT HELPS TO DEVELOP A CLEANER, MORE INDEPENDENT ENERGY SECTOR THAT IS LESS DEPENDENT ON UNRELIABLE
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| 01:21:06 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SOURCES OF FOREIGN
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| 01:21:08 |
Diaz-Balart, L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
ENERGY. IT SUPPORTS THE NATIONAL DEFENSE BY FUNDING CRITICAL WEAPONS AND NONPROLIFERATION PROGRAMS. THE WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2007 AUTHORIZED...
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| 01:28:50 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
I'D LIKE TO MASSACHUSETTS MY COLLEAGUE, THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, FOR THE COURTESY OF YIELDING TO ME AND FOR HER STRONG LEADERSHIP ON THE RULES...
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| 01:28:57 |
Matsui, Doris O. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
MR. SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY IN STRONG SUPPORT OF THE RULE AND H.R. 3183, THE FISCAL YEAR 2010 ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT
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| 01:29:04 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
APPROPRIATIONS ACT. THE BILL PROVIDES MUCH-NEEDED FUNDING TO CONTINUE OUR FEDERAL
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| 01:29:08 |
Arcuri, Michael - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
COMMITMENT TO MEETING INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS FOR OUR NATION. THIS BILL WILL CREATE JOBS AND INVEST IN NEW TECHNOLOGIES, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION...
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| 01:32:15 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THIS IS MY 11TH YEAR, MY 11TH APPROPRIATIONS
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| 01:32:18 |
MR. DIAZ-BALART, -
SEASON. THIS IS WHERE SUBSTANTIVE DISCUSSIONS HAVE BEEN
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| 01:32:23 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PREVENTED. I AM EXTREMELY DISTURBED AT THIS RULE AS ALL
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| 01:32:27 |
Terry, Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Nebraska
PREVIOUS RULES THIS YEAR ON APPROPRIATIONS. THE YEARS PAST, IF WE HAD A SUBSTANTIVE MERITORIOUS AMENDMENT WE WERE ALLOWED TO BRING IT TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT...
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| 01:36:43 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MILLION ABOVE THE PRESIDENT'S REQUEST. SUPPORTERS PROVIDED
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| 01:36:49 |
Matsui, Doris O. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
FOR EXISTING ACTIVITIES FUNDED IN F.Y. 2009 AND ENSURES THIS AREA IS INCLUDED IN OUR FUNDING PRIORITIES. AND WITH THAT I RESERVE OUR TIME. THE SPEAKER...
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| 01:37:21 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ON THIS BILL WERE NOT ALLOWED UNDER THIS RULE. AND SO CLEARLY WE'RE NOT OPERATING UNDER A TRANSPARENT
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| 01:37:27 |
MR. DIAZ-BALART, -
PROCESS. WE'RE NOT OPERATING UNDER A PROCESS THAT IS ALLOWING THE DEBATE THAT I THINK
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| 01:37:32 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
AMERICANS WANT US TO HAVE ON APPROPRIATION BILLS THAT SPENDS
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| 01:37:36 |
Scalise, Stephen "Steve" - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
THEIR MONEY. THERE WERE AMENDMENTS THAT WOULD HAVE DIRECTED THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS THAT WOULD BASE THEIR FLOOD PROTECTION DECISIONS ON THE MOST SAFE OPTIONS...
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| 01:40:43 |
MR. DIAZ-BALART, -
THESE TOUGH TIMES, WAYS TO HELP MIDDLE-CLASS FAMILIES WHO ARE STRUGGLING
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| 01:40:46 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO GET BACK ON THEIR FEET. AND EVERY TIME WE BRING THESE
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| 01:40:50 |
Scalise, Stephen "Steve" - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
PROPOSALS, THE LIBERAL LEADERSHIP ON THE OTHER SIDE SAYS, NO, WE DON'T WANT TO HEAR THOSE ALTERNATIVE IDEAS. WE WANT TO JUST KEEP SPENDING MONEY LIKE...
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| 01:41:55 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HISTORY. THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS ESTIMATES THE LEVEE
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| 01:41:58 |
Matsui, Doris O. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
CONSTRUCTION PROVIDES A 6-1 RETURN ON FLOOD DAMAGE THAT'S PREVENTED WHEN COMPARED TO INITIAL INVESTMENT COSTS. AT THE SAME TIME, OUR COUNTRY'S LEVEES...
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| 01:42:36 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
AN AMENDMENT THAT WAS NOT ACCEPTED IN THE RULES COMMITTEE. THE AMENDMENT WOULD HAVE
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| 01:42:40 |
MR. DIAZ-BALART, -
PROHIBITED FUNDS IN THIS ACT FROM BEING MADE AVAILABLE TO BE USED TO UPDATE THE CALCULATION
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| 01:42:45 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OF THE CRITICAL YIELD OF THE FEDERAL PROJECTS
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| 01:42:48 |
Deal, Nathan - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
WITHIN THE A.C.F. AND THE A.C.T. RIVER BASINS BEFORE THE DEVELOPMENT OF UPDATED WATER CONTROL PLANS FOR THE FEDERAL PROJECTS WITHIN THIS -- THESE RIVER...
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| 01:44:46 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
COLLEAGUES WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THIS DEBATE ON THE
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| 01:44:50 |
MS. MATSUI, -
RULE BRINGING FORWARD TO THE FLOOR
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| 01:44:53 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE APPROPRIATIONS
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| 01:44:56 |
Diaz-Balart, L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
BILL, ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS BILL. I WAS PARTICULARLY IMPRESSED BY THE ARGUMENTS BROUGHT FORTH BY MR. TERRY WHO EXPLAINED, AND I WASN'T AWARE...
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| 01:48:02 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
GENTLEMAN'S COMMENTS. THIS IMPORTANT ISSUE OF NUCLEAR AND ITS ABSENCE REALLY IN ANY IMPACTFUL WAY IN THE LEGISLATION THAT COMES BEFORE THE HOUSE
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| 01:48:09 |
MR. DIAZ-BALART, -
TODAY. OUR COUNTRY BUILT ITS FIRST 100 NUCLEAR REACTORS IN LESS THAN 20 YEARS. TODAY
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| 01:48:16 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WE KNOW SO MUCH MORE ABOUT THIS PARTICULAR INDUSTRY. WE ARE SO MUCH MORE
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| 01:48:21 |
Wamp, Zachary "Zach" - U.S. Representative, [R] Tennessee
TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED. WITHOUT QUESTION WE COULD BUILD 100 NUCLEAR REACTORS IN THE NEXT 20 YEARS AND WE WOULD LEAD THE WORLD IN THIS PARTICULAR ENERGY...
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| 01:49:55 |
Diaz-Balart, L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
THE LEADERSHIP OF THIS CONGRESS. AND IT'S UNFORTUNATE, AS MR. WAMP POINTED OUT, BECAUSE, AND AS I TRIED TO POINT OUT EARLIER, IN OTHER COUNTRIES LEFT...
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| 01:52:30 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
APPROPRIATIONS BILL. AFTER SEVEN HEARINGS, THE
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| 01:52:32 |
MR. DIAZ-BALART, -
APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND WATER CRAFTED AN
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| 01:52:35 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IMPORTANT BILL THAT BRINGS OUR SPENDING PRIORITIES IN LINE WITH AMERICA'S VISION FOR A BRIGHTER TOMORROW. THE BILL
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| 01:52:40 |
MS. MATSUI, -
BEFORE US INVESTS IN NEW TECHNOLOGIES, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION
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| 01:52:44 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
EFFORTS. IT INCREASES FUNDING FOR THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AND
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| 01:52:47 |
Matsui, Doris O. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, ALLOWING THEM TO CONTINUE THEIR MISSION TO IMPROVE OUR WATER INFRASTRUCTURE. THE BILL CONTINUES TO INVEST IN THE DEVELOPMENT...
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| 01:53:48 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FAVOR OF A VOTE BY THE YEAS AND NAYS WILL RISE. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN, THE YEAS AND NAYS ARE ORDERED. MEMBERS WILL RECORD THEIR VOTE BY ELECTRONIC...
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| 01:53:59 |
MR. DIAZ-BALART, -
VOTE ON ORDERING THE PREVIOUS
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| 01:54:00 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
QUESTION WILL BE FOLLOWED BY FIVE-MINUTE
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| 01:54:03 |
MR. DIAZ-BALART, -
VOTES ON ADOPTION
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| 01:54:05 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OF H.RES. 645, IF ORDERED, AND MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE RULES ON H.R. 1044, H.R. 934 AND H.R. 762. THIS WILL BE A 15-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE...
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| 02:18:08 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA. MR. DIAZ-BALART: WE REQUEST THE YEAS AND NAYS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THOSE FAVORING A VOTE...
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| 02:18:27 |
MR. DIAZ-BALART, -
VOTE. [CAPTIONING
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| 02:18:29 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC., IN COOPERATION
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| 02:18:33 |
MR. DIAZ-BALART, -
WITH THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
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| 02:18:36 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ANY USE OF THE CLOSED-CAPTIONED COVERAGE OF THE HOUSE PROCEEDINGS FOR POLITICAL OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED BY THE U.S. HOUSE OF...
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| 02:25:25 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: ON THIS VOTE, THE YEAS ARE 238, THE NAYS ARE 135, THE RESOLUTION IS ADOPTED, OBJECTION THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER IS LAID UPON...
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| 02:26:24 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ORDERED. THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE TITLE OF THE BILL. THE CLERK: H R. 1044, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF PORT CHICAGO NAVAL MAGAZINE...
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| 02:26:49 |
THE CLERK, -
MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC., IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. ANY USE OF THE CLOSED-CAPTIONED...
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| 02:26:59 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PROCEEDINGS FOR POLITICAL OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED BY THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.] THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: ON THIS VOTE...
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| 02:33:28 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THREE. THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS THE VOTE ON THE MOTION OF THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM GUAM, MS. BORDALLO, TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 94 -- 934, AS...
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| 02:34:06 |
THE CLERK, -
MEMBERS WILL RECORD THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. FIVE-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC., IN COOPERATION...
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| 02:34:20 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CLOSED-CAPTIONED COVERAGE OF THE HOUSE PROCEEDINGS FOR POLITICAL OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED BY THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.]...
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| 02:40:05 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE TITLE OF THE BILL. THE CLERK: UNION CALENDAR NUMBER 95, H.R. 762, A BILL TO VALIDATE FINAL PATENT NUMBER 27-2005-0081, AND FOR...
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| 02:40:30 |
THE CLERK, -
VOTE BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE,
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| 02:40:39 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
INC., IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. ANY USE OF THE CLOSED-CAPTIONED COVERAGE OF THE HOUSE PROCEEDINGS FOR POLITICAL...
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| 02:47:00 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HAVE FIVE LEGISLATIVE DAYS TO REVISE AND EXTEND THEIR REMARKS AND INCLUDE EXTRANEOUS MATERIAL. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. PURSUANT TO...
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| 02:47:13 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
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| 02:47:14 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
DECLARES THE HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FOR
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| 02:47:18 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 183. THE CHAIR APPOINTS THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS, MR. TIERNEY TO PROVIDE -- TO PRESIDE OVER THE COMMITTEE OF THE
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| 02:47:28 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WHOLE. THE CHAIR: THE HOUSE IS IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3183, WHICH THE CLERK...
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| 02:47:52 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: PURSUANT TO THE RULE, THE BILL IS CONSIDERED READ THE FIRST TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA, MR.
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| 02:48:02 |
THE CLERK, -
PASTOR, AND THE GENTLEMAN WILL EACH CONTROL 30 MINUTES. MR. PASTOR: THE HOUSE IS NOT IN ORDERED. THE CHAIR: MEMBERS
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| 02:48:12 |
Costa, Jim - U.S. Representative, [D] California
WILL TAKE THEIR SEATS AND REMOVE THEIR CONVERSATIONS TO THE BACK ROOM. THE GENTLEMAN MAY PROCEED. MR. PASTOR: I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY
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| 02:48:29 |
MR. PASTOR, -
CONSUME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
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| 02:48:32 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. PASTOR: IT IS INDEED A PRIVILEGE TO SUBMIT TO THE HOUSE FOR ITS CONSIDERATION H.R. 3183, THE ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR...
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| 02:48:46 |
MR. PASTOR, -
APPROVED THIS BILL UNANIMOUSLY BY VOICE VOTE ON JULY
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| 02:48:50 |
THE CHAIR, -
8. THIS IS A GOOD BILL THAT MERITS
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| 02:48:53 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
THE SUPPORT OF THE ENTIRE HOUSE. I THANK ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE FOR THEIR HELP IN BRINGING THIS BILL TO THE...
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| 02:56:08 |
THE CHAIR, -
BEFORE US, LIKE MR. PASTOR, I'D
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| 02:56:11 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
LIKE TO THANK THE FANTASTIC
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| 02:56:14 |
THE CHAIR, -
STAFF, TONYA BUTHAM, THE CLERK,
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| 02:56:18 |
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
BOB SHERMAN, JOE WENDELL, CASEY PIERCE, ON THE MINORITY SIDE, ROB BLARE, IN MY PERSONAL OFFICE, KATIE HASLET, AND RICK PLAQUETON. ALL THESE INDIVIDUALS...
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| 03:05:03 |
THE CHAIR, -
THEY ARE BOTH FIRST RATE LEGISLATORS AND I THINK THIS BILL IS A VERY EFFECTIVE AND REASONABLE RESPONSE TO THE PROBLEMS
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| 03:05:09 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
WITH WHICH IT DEALS. I THINK IT'S MOST CLEARLY A
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| 03:05:14 |
THE CHAIR, -
BIPARTISAN PRODUCT AS WELL AND I APPRECIATE THAT. I ALSO
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| 03:05:18 |
Obey, David R. - U.S. Representative, [D] Wisconsin
APPRECIATE THE FACT THAT THIS BILL WILL CONTINUE SIGNIFICANT ASSISTANCE TO LAKE SUPERIOR COMMUNITIES WHO NEED HELP WITH SEWER AND WATER IN ORDER TO BE...
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| 03:07:10 |
THE CHAIR, -
HANFORD IS THE WORLD'S LARGEST NUCLEAR CLEANUP SITE. THE WASTE AT HANFORD ARE A
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| 03:07:14 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
RESULT OF OUR NATION'S NUCLEAR
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| 03:07:19 |
THE CHAIR, -
PROGRAM. HANFORD CLEANUP CANNOT SUSTAIN CONTINUED REDUCTIONS WITHOUT
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| 03:07:24 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
JEOPARDIZING PROGRESS, BREAKING EXISTING LEGALLY BINDING COMMITMENTS TO THE STATE AND INCREASING LONG-TERM COSTS TO THE TAXPAYERS. -- TAXPAYERS. ACHIEVING...
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| 03:08:43 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEANING UP HANFORD AND ALSO ALL THE E.M. SITES. I WILL WORK WITH YOU ON THIS ISSUE AND REVIEW THE NEEDS OF HANFORD'S RICHLAND...
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| 03:09:22 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
I THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMITMENT. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA. MR. PASTOR: MR. CHAIRMAN, I'D...
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| 03:09:45 |
THE CHAIR, -
I APPRECIATE THE CHAIR'S INTEREST IN THAT. BUT I WANT TO THANK SPECIFICALLY THE COMMITTEE
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| 03:09:49 |
MR. PASTOR, -
FOR INCLUDING $1.78 BILLION FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND
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| 03:09:54 |
THE CHAIR, -
DEPLOYMENT. BUT I DO RISE WITH SOME CONCERN THAT THE REPORT PROPOSES TO
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| 03:09:58 |
Inslee, Jay - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
DECREASE WATER R. YACTION -- R&D FROM $40 MILLION IN 2009 TO JUST $30 MILLION. WHILE I UNDERSTAND THAT THE OCEAN AND TIEDLE BASE INDUSTRY IS CERTAINLY...
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| 03:11:58 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
THE GENTLEMAN I WILL WORK WITH HIM THROUGH CONFERENCE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY. MR. FRELINGHUYSEN: I'M PLEASED TO YIELD TO THE GENTLEMAN...
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| 03:12:22 |
THE CHAIR, -
FOR THEIR WORK ON THIS IMPORTANT BILL. THEY'VE DONE A GREAT JOB OF
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| 03:12:25 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
PUTTING THIS BILL TOGETHER. I ALSO WANT TO THANK THE STAFF
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| 03:12:28 |
THE CHAIR, -
ON BOTH SIGHS OF THE AISLE FOR THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION ON THIS PIECE OF LEGISLATION.
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| 03:12:32 |
Simpson, Michael "Mike" - U.S. Representative, [R] Idaho
I'D LIKE TO FOCUS MY REMARKS ON THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY'S LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM. THE LOAN GUARANTEE PROGRAM IS ONE OF THE FEW POLICY TOOLS WE HE WAS...
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| 03:14:39 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
OF FULLY FUNDING THE THOMAS
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| 03:14:41 |
THE CHAIR, -
JEFFERSON'S LABS UPGRADE THIS RECEIVED ACCELERATED FUNDING IN THE RECOVERY ACT AND IT'S VITAL IT RECEIVE
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| 03:14:48 |
MR. PASTOR, -
THE ADMINISTRATION'S FULL REQUEST OF $22 MILLION IN THIS BILL. THE FULL FUNDING IS NOT IN PLACE FOR THE UPCOMING FISCAL
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| 03:14:54 |
THE CHAIR, -
YEAR DUE TO STRINGENT CONTROLS
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| 03:14:56 |
Scott, Robert "Bobby" - U.S. Representative, [D] Virginia
IN HOW RECOVERY ACT FUNDS ARE SPENT. THERE IS LITTLE WAY FOR THEM TO MEET THE DEADLINE OF THE PROJECT WITHOUT DELAYS. I HOPE THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA...
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| 03:15:39 |
MR. WITTMAN, -
ATOMIC PAROLS. RESEARCH -- PARTICLES. IT WILL CONTINUE TO EXPAND OUR KNOWLEDGE OF NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND I RESPECTFULLY WITH REQUEST THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA...
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| 03:16:19 |
MR. SCOTT, -
GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA. MR. SCOTT: I THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMITMENT AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR WILLINGTONS --
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| 03:16:24 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
WILLINGNESS TO WORK ON THIS ISSUE AND I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU IN CONFERENCE. I YIELD BACK. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEMAN...
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| 03:16:41 |
Scott, Robert "Bobby" - U.S. Representative, [D] Virginia
FROM OHIO, MRS. SCHMIDT. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MRS. SCHMIDT:
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| 03:16:52 |
THE CHAIR, -
I RISE TO ASK
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| 03:16:56 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
ABOUT USAC, IT FILED ITS APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FOR A LOAN GUARANTEE NEARLY A YEAR AGO, YET ITS APPLICATION LANGUISHES.
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| 03:17:08 |
THE CHAIR, -
USAC HAS INFORMED THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY IT NEEDS AT MINIMUM A REQUEST FOR
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| 03:17:15 |
Schmidt, Jeannette "Jean" Marie - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
A LOAN GUARANTEE BY 2009 OR IT WILL BEGIN TO MOBILIZE ITS PROJECT. I WILL TURN THIS OVER TO MY GOOD COLLEAGUE FROM OHIO, MR. RYAN. MR. RYAN: I THANK...
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| 03:17:46 |
Ryan, Timothy "Tim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
BE ISSUED ON REASONABLE TERMS. MRS. SCHMIDT: I WOULD NOW LIKE TO YIELD TIME NECESSARY TO MR. WAMP OF TENNESSEE. MR. WAMP: I'M PROUD THE UNITED STATES...
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| 03:18:10 |
MRS. SCHMIDT, -
TECHNOLOGY IS WELL ESTABLISHED AND THE RISKS HAVE
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| 03:18:15 |
Wamp, Zachary "Zach" - U.S. Representative, [R] Tennessee
BEEN MITIGATED. WE SHOULD NOT ALLOW A RISK-AVERSE LOAN STAFF AT THE DEPARTMENT TO CONTINUALLY DELAY THE DECISION WHICH WILL HAVE THE EFFECT OF TERMINATING...
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| 03:18:56 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
WITH MY COLLEAGUES. MRS. SCHMIDT: I WANT TO ADD THAT USAC PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN OUR NATIONAL DEFENSE AND SECURITY. USAC'S A.C.P. PROJECT USES U.S.-OWNED...
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| 03:19:21 |
Schmidt, Jeannette "Jean" Marie - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
DEFENSE NEEDS. OUR NATION'S NATIONAL SECURITY ALONE IS ENOUGH OF A REASON FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO ISSUE USAC A LOAN GUARANTEE AT REASONABLE TERMS...
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| 03:20:23 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
THE LOAN GUARANTEE SUBMISSION. IT IS A PERSONAL PRIORITY OF
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| 03:20:27 |
MRS. SCHMIDT, -
MINE TO MAKE SURE THAT THIS PROGRAM IS RUN EFFICIENTLY IN THE INTEREST OF U.S. TAXPAYERS. WHILE IT NEEDS TO MOVE QUICKLY, THE LOAN APPLICATION PROCESS
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| 03:20:37 |
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
SHOULD BE OPEN AND FAIR TOWEL A APPLICANTS. MRS. SCHMIDT: I YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. MR. FRELINGHUYSEN: I RESERVE THE BALANCE OF MY TIME....
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| 03:21:02 |
MRS. SCHMIDT, -
INTERNATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAM FROM $5 MILLION TO $10
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| 03:21:05 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
MILLION THIS YEAR. LAST YEAR, THE COMMITTEE
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| 03:21:07 |
THE CHAIR, -
PROVIDED $2 MILLION TO PROMOTE
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| 03:21:10 |
MR. PASTOR, -
COOPERATION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE GOVERNMENT OF ISRAEL. THE
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| 03:21:14 |
THE CHAIR, -
GOVERNMENT OF ISRAEL MATCHED THAT FUNDING WHICH IS BEING DIRECTED TOWARD
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| 03:21:17 |
Israel, Steve - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
COOPERATION IN THE FIELDS OF ADVANCED BATTERY TECHNOLOGY, BIOMASS AND SEW LAFFER TECHNOLOGY. I URGE THE HOUSE TO SUPPORT FURTHER COOPERATION BETWEEN ISRAEL...
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| 03:22:02 |
Lowey, Nita - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
GLOBAL PARTNERS TO DIVERSIFY OUR ENERGY PORTFOLIO WITH THE DISTINGUISHED MR. PASTOR WORK -- WILL THE DISTINGUISHED MR. PASTOR WORK WITH US TO ENSURE...
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| 03:22:45 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
PROGRAM AND -- AND I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING TO ENSURE THE U.S.-ISRAEL ENERGY COOPERATION CONTINUES TO RECEIVE STRONG SUPPORT IN ORDER TO ACCELERATE THE...
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| 03:23:22 |
MR. ISRAEL, -
TO TAKE A GREATER ROLE IN ONGOING EFFORTS TO FIX SIGNIFICANT, RECURRING
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| 03:23:26 |
THE CHAIR, -
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS PROPOSED BY A POND LOCATED IN MY
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| 03:23:30 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
DISTRICT. ON AN AVERAGE SUMMER DAY, IT'S A PICTURE PERFECT POSTCARD,
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| 03:23:36 |
THE CHAIR, -
BUT
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| 03:23:38 |
Smith, Christopher "Chris" H. - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
JUST BELOW THE SURFACE LIES HIGH LEVEL OF FECAL KOHL FORM AND OTHER CONTAMINANT -- OF FECAL COLIFORM AND'RE CONTAMINANTS. WHEN THE POND FLOODS THIS POISON...
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| 03:25:29 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIRMAN HAS DONE ON THIS BILL. I WOULD LIKE TO ENGAGE MR.
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| 03:25:32 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
PASTOR IN A COLLOQUY ON AN ISSUE RELATED TO THE SEATTLE DISTRICT OF THE ARMY CORPS
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| 03:25:38 |
THE CHAIR, -
OF
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| 03:25:42 |
Smith, Adam - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
ENGINEERS. RIVERS IN MY DISTRICT WERE FLOODED IN 2009, CAUSING CITIES TO SUSTAIN MAJOR DAMAGE. LEVIS ON THESE -- LEVEES ON THESE ARE IN NEED OF REPAIR....
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| 03:27:22 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
CITIES AND PEOPLE ALONG THE LOWER GREEN AND OTHER RIVERS AND THAT ADEQUATE RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE HOWARD HANSEN DAM. WE LOOK FORWARD TO...
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| 03:27:55 |
MR. SMITH, -
FRELINGHUYSEN AND THEIR SUBCOMMITTEE
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| 03:27:57 |
THE CHAIR, -
FOR PUTTING TOGETHER A BALANCED BILL THAT CLEARLY RECOGNIZES
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| 03:28:00 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
THE IMPORTANT OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND ENERGY SECURITY TO OUR NATION'S COMPETITIVENESS.
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| 03:28:05 |
THE CHAIR, -
THERE ARE SEVERAL PROVISIONS OF
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| 03:28:07 |
Biggert, Judy - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
THE BILL I'M PROUD TO SUPPORT, CHIEF AMONG THEM, THOUGH IS THE INCREASE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY'S DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE. I ALONG WITH SEVERAL COLLEAGUES...
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| 03:30:26 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE NUCLEAR POWER 2010 PROGRAM WHICH IS NOW IN ITS FINAL YEAR. THIS PROGRAM IS A SUCCESS STORY. IT HAS RE-ESTABLISHED
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| 03:30:31 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
U.S. LEADERSHIP AND STANDARDIZED STATE OF THE ART NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS AND CREATED A LICENSING PROCESS THAT ALLOWS ELECTRIC
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| 03:30:38 |
THE CHAIR, -
UTILITIES
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| 03:30:40 |
Altmire, Jason - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
THE BUSINESS CERTAINTY TO MAKE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS WHILE ALSO PRESERVING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. I YIELD TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA. MR. PASTOR: I THANK...
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| 03:31:08 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
PARTICULARLY -- IS OF PARTICULAR IMPORTANCE TO MY DISTRICT, HOME TO AN ELECTRIC COMPANY, AND THE THOUSANDS OF MY CONSTITUENTS WHO WORK FOR THEM. WESTINGHOUSE...
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| 03:31:23 |
Altmire, Jason - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
PLANT IN 1957. TODAY MORE THAN 40% OF THE WORLD'S OPERATING PLANTS ARE WESTINGHOUSE DESIGNS AND 62 OF THE 104 PLANTS IN THE U.S. ARE WESTINGHOUSE DESIGNS....
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| 03:32:06 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
FOR HIS SUPPORT OF THIS PROJECT AND I'M PROUD OF MY CONSTITUENTS WHO HELPED BRING THE AP-1,000 REACTOR TO MARKET AND MADE THE PROGRAM THE SUCCESS THAT...
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| 03:32:25 |
Altmire, Jason - U.S. Representative, [D] Pennsylvania
OF CALIFORNIA, A MEMBER OF OUR COMMITTEE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED. MR. CALVERT: I RISE TODAY TO BRING YOUR ATTENTION...
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| 03:32:38 |
THE CHAIR, -
STATEWIDE THE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE HAS RISEN TO MORE THAN 11%. IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY, REGIONAL
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| 03:32:42 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
UNEMPLOYMENT HAS REACHED 20% WITH SOME COMMUNITIES, UNEMPLOYMENT NOW UP TO OVER 40%. CALIFORNIA'S WATER CRISIS
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| 03:32:49 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS THE RESULT OF SEVERE DROUGHT
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| 03:32:51 |
Calvert, Ken - U.S. Representative, [R] California
CONDITIONS ON TOP OF FEDERALLY IMPOSED PUMPING RESTRICTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN PLACED ON OUR STATE'S CRITICAL WATER INFRASTRUCTURE. THE APPROPRIATIONS BILL...
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| 03:34:34 |
THE CHAIR, -
COUNTRY. THE STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE OFFICE OF SCIENCE
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| 03:34:37 |
MR. PASTOR, -
WILL BE WELL RECEIVED IN MY HOME STATE OF NEW MEXICO. I AM SEEKING THE COMMITMENT OF THE GENTLEMAN
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| 03:34:42 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM ARIZONA TO WORK WITH ME ON REFURBISHING LANDS. THIS FACILITY PLAYS A CRUCIAL
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| 03:34:47 |
Lujan, Ben Ray - U.S. Representative, [D] New Mexico
ROLE IN PROVIDING ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIMENTAL CAPABILITIES TO FURTHER THE LAB SCIENCE MISSION. IN ADDITION, IT'S A KEY DRAW FOR NEW SCIENTIFIC TALENT...
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| 03:35:38 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
LABORATORY AND I YIELD BACK MY TIME. MR. LUJAN: AGAIN I'D LIKE TO COMMEND MY FRIEND FROM ARIZONA FOR THIS LEGISLATION AND HIS WILLINGNESS TO WORK WITH...
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| 03:36:04 |
Lujan, Ben Ray - U.S. Representative, [D] New Mexico
HAS EIGHT MINUTES REMAINING. THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA HAS 9 1/2 MINUTES REMAINING. THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA. MR. PASTOR: MR. CHAIRMAN, I YIELD TWO...
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| 03:36:14 |
THE CHAIR, -
GOOD FRIEND, MR. POLIS. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO
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| 03:36:18 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
MINUTES. MR. POLIS: MR. CHAIRMAN, I ALONG WITH MY COLLEAGUE MR. CARNAHAN RISE TO ENTER INTO A COLLOQUY
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| 03:36:23 |
THE CHAIR, -
WITH MR. PASTOR. MR. PASTOR, SEVERAL WEEKS AGO THE HOUSE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL COALITION MET WITH SECRETARY OF ENERGY STEVEN CHU. HE...
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| 03:36:31 |
MR. PASTOR, -
INNOVATION HUBS THAT WILL DELIVER TRANSFORMATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES.
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| 03:36:36 |
THE CHAIR, -
THIS BILL ONLY FUNDS ONE OF THOSE IMPORTANT HUBS -- HUSHES -- HUBS. WHEN
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| 03:36:40 |
Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
THESE HUBS WERE DISCUSSED WITH THE COMMITTEE, D.O.E.'S ACTION PLAN WASN'T FULLY DEVELOPED. SINCE THAT TIME THEY'VE MADE NECESSARY REVISIONS TO DEVELOP...
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| 03:37:33 |
Carnahan, John "Russ" - U.S. Representative, [D] Missouri
TO ENSURE THAT FUELS FROM THE SUNLIGHT HUB AND THE ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS SYSTEM HUB ARE FULLY FUNDED. I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO SUBMIT FOR THE...
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| 03:38:17 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
INTERESTS TO FUND ONE HUB AND AS THE SECRETARY AND ADMINISTRATION GOES FORWARD IN DEVELOPING THOSE HUBS, WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU, MR. POLIS...
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| 03:38:55 |
THE CHAIR, -
TO MAKE SURE THAT THE COMMITTEE, THE SUBCOMMITTEE,
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| 03:38:59 |
MR. PASTOR, -
HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH THE SECRETARY TO SEE ITS DEVELOPMENT. SO WE LOOK FORWARD
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| 03:39:03 |
THE CHAIR, -
TO WORKING WITH YOU. MR. POLIS: I'D LIKE TO THANK THE GENTLEMAN
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| 03:39:07 |
MR. POLIS, -
FROM ARIZONA AND I YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE
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| 03:39:10 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY. MR. FRELINGHUYSEN: MR. CHAIRMAN, I'M PLEASED TO YIELD TWO MINUTES...
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| 03:39:26 |
MR. POLIS, -
TODAY FOR A COLLOQUY AND WHAT THIS HAS TO DO WITH IS SOME REPORT LANGUAGE THAT'S IN THE
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| 03:39:30 |
THE CHAIR, -
BILL, SOME ON THE HOUSE SIDE AND ACTUALLY SOME ON THE SENATE SIDE, BUT THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA, MR. BOYD, HAD PUT
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| 03:39:35 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
LANGUAGE IN THE BILL THAT DIRECTS THE COURT TO REPORT BACK TO CONGRESS AN OUTLINE OF A STUDY BASED ON THE FINDINGS OF
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| 03:39:40 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL WORKSHIP ON WATER
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| 03:39:44 |
Kingston, Jack - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
ISSUES IN RIVER BASINS AND WE IN THE GEORGIA AND ALABAMA AND FLORIDA DELEGATIONS ARE IN SUPPORT OF THAT LANGUAGE. HOWEVER, THERE'S ALSO SOME LANGUAGE...
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| 03:41:26 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
IN TERMS OF ITS EFFECT ON YOUR PARTICULAR STATES, YOU HAVE MY COMMITMENT AS WELL AS THE RANKING MEMBER AS YOU HEARD TO WORK WITH YOU AND WORK IT
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| 03:41:34 |
MR. PASTOR, -
OUT. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS
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| 03:41:37 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
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Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA. MR. PASTOR: I YIELD ACTUALLY FOUR MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK, A MEMBER OF THE ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS...
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| 03:41:56 |
THE CHAIR, -
DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA. I APPRECIATE HIS LEADERSHIP ON SO MANY ISSUES. IN PARTICULAR, I WANT TO THANK HIM FOR INCLUDING
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| 03:42:03 |
MR. PASTOR, -
MY BIPARTISAN AMENDMENT WITH OUR COLLEAGUES, MR. LARSEN FROM CONNECTICUT, MR. MA IS A, DENT, DOYLE AND ENGLISH, TO RESTORE
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| 03:42:11 |
THE CHAIR, -
45 MILLION. THIS BILL BRINGS THE
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| 03:42:15 |
Israel, Steve - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
TOTAL TO $153 MILLION WHICH I BELIEVE CAN BE USED TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP WITH INDUSTRY PARTNERS THAT HAVE ALREADY DISPLAYED A SIGNIFICANT...
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| 03:43:18 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE CHAIR RULES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK YIELDS TO THE GENTLEMAN
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| 03:43:22 |
MR. ISRAEL, -
FROM CONNECTICUT. MR. PASTOR: TWO MINUTES. THE CHAIR: SUCH TIME AS HE WANTS TO
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| 03:43:27 |
THE CHAIR, -
YIELD. >> THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN,
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| 03:43:32 |
MR. PASTOR, -
THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER, I WANT TO ASSOCIATE MY -- MYSELF WITH THE REMARKS OF STEVE ISRAEL AND THE
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| 03:43:39 |
THE CHAIR, -
AFOREMENTIONED MEMBERS OF THE HYDROGEN CAUCUS WHO HAVE BEEN CRITICAL TO PROMOTING THIS
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| 03:43:44 |
MR. PASTOR, -
LEGISLATION. I WANT TO
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| 03:43:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
THANK CHAIRMAN PASTOR, ESPECIALLY HIS STAFF,
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| 03:43:50 |
Larson, John B. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
TONYA BERKMAN AND ALSO JOE LEVIN WHO PLAYED AN INSTRUMENTAL ROLE IN MAKING SURE THAT WE GOT THIS IMPORTANT FUNDING INCLUDED IN THE BILL. NOW, IN CONNECTICUT,...
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| 03:46:01 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA. MR. PASTOR: AS YOU HEARD THIS IS A BIPARTISAN BILL WE TRIED
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| 03:46:05 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
TO BALANCE THE DIFFERENT PRIORITIES AND NEEDS OF THIS
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| 03:46:08 |
THE CHAIR, -
COUNTRY. AGAIN, I WANT TO THANK MY
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| 03:46:11 |
MR. PASTOR, -
RANKING MEMBER FOR HIS COOPERATION, HIS SUPPORT, AND HIS
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| 03:46:16 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
INSIGHT FOR PREPARING
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| 03:46:18 |
THE CHAIR, -
THIS BILL. IT IS A GOOD BILL. WE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO
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| 03:46:23 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
DO IT WITHOUT THE STAFF INVOLVED IN BRINGING THIS BILL TO US. WITH THAT, MR. CHAIRMAN, I YIELD BACK MY TIME. THE CHAIR: WHAT WITH THAT, ALL TIME FOR...
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| 03:46:49 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
NOT TO EXCEED ONE AMENDMENT PRINTED IN PART B, IF OFFERED BY MR. CAMPBELL OR HIS DESIGNEE, NOT TO EXCEED SIX OF THE AMENDMENTS OFFERED IN PART C OF...
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| 03:48:06 |
MR. PASTOR, -
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| 03:48:09 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 03:48:13 |
THE CLERK, -
MR. PASTOR: I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 03:48:19 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED. MR. PASTOR: THIS AMENDMENT PROVIDES FUNDING FOR SEVERAL IMPORTANT PROGRAMS WITHIN THE BILL. ON BEHALF OF MS. HODES, MS. PINGREE AND OTHERS,...
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| 03:48:37 |
MR. PASTOR, -
PERMIT
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| 03:48:39 |
THE CHAIR, -
APPLICATIONS,
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| 03:48:40 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
AND ON BEHALF OF MR. ISRAEL, MR. LARSON OF CONNECTICUT, MR. DENT, MR. MASSA, $45 MILLION FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY. ON BEHALF OF MR. CUELLAR OF TEXAS, THE...
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| 03:50:15 |
THE CHAIR, -
FLOOR. IN COMMITTEE THIS SORT OF AMENDMENT IS USED FOR
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| 03:50:19 |
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
NONCONTROVERSIAL ITEMS, MANY OF THESE ARE, THAT ARE GENERALLY ACCEPTED BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT. BUT NOW IT'S LARGELY USED IN MANY INSTANCES FOR PARTISAN...
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| 03:51:24 |
THE CHAIR, -
AMENDMENT, BE BIPARTISAN. WITH THIS, I WOULD LIKE TO
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| 03:51:27 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
YIELD 30 SECONDS TO MR. MASSA. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR 30 SECONDS. MR. MASSA: THANK YOU. I'D LIKE TO COMMEND THE EFFORTS OF MY COLLEAGUES...
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| 03:51:51 |
THE CHAIR, -
BILL AND THROUGH MR. PASTOR'S AMENDMENT WILL HELP AMERICA CONTINUE TO LEAD IN
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| 03:51:55 |
Massa, Eric - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
THIS CRITICAL FIELD NECESSARY IN OUR ENERGY'S SECURITY. I BELIEVE USING THESE FUNDS TO SUPPORT IMPORTANT BREAKTHROUGHS THROUGH A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP,...
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| 03:52:40 |
THE CHAIR, -
LEGISLATION, THAT MY GOOD FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE FROM FLORIDA, MR. BOYD, HAS ASKED THAT A STUDY BE DONE.
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| 03:52:46 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
THE STUDY RELATES TO THE ONGOING DISPUTE ABOUT WATER BETWEEN THE STATES
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| 03:52:51 |
THE CHAIR, -
OF ALABAMA, FLORIDA, AND
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| 03:52:53 |
Deal, Nathan - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
GEORGIA. I HAVE NO REAL PROBLEM WITH THE STUDY BEING DONE. I SIMPLY WOULD HOPE WE COULD GET ASSURANCES FROM THE SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRMAN THAT WITH REGARD...
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| 03:54:22 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA, THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE.
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| 03:54:25 |
MR. PASTOR, -
THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE AYES HAVE IT.
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| 03:54:29 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
THE AMENDMENT IS AGREED. TO
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| 03:54:32 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN: I ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO LEGAL CAUSE 8 OF
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| 03:54:36 |
MR. PASTOR, -
RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE MOTION WILL BE POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER
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| 03:54:41 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 111-209. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN RISE? >> I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK.
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| 03:54:53 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE TITLE.
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| 03:54:55 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
THE CLERK: HOUSE REPORT -- AMENDMENT NUMBER TWO PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 111-209 OFFERED BY MR. CONNOLLY. THE CLERK: MR. CONNOLLY AND A MEMBER OPPOSED...
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| 03:55:08 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
FIVE MINUTES. MR. CONNOLLY: I RISE TO ADDRESS AN AMENDMENT TO AUGMENT THE
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| 03:55:13 |
THE CHAIR, -
OYSTER RESTORATION PROGRAM BY $7 MILLION.
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| 03:55:16 |
THE CLERK, -
THIS IS A CRITICAL INVESTMENT IN THE HEALTH OF AMERICA'S LARGEST SINGLEST
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| 03:55:24 |
THE CLERK, -
WARE. MANY OF AMERICA -- SINGLE ESTUARY.
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| 03:55:31 |
Connolly, Gerald "Gerry" E. - U.S. Representative, [D] Virginia
MANY OF AMERICA'S FOUNDING FATHERS CAME TO THE BAY. JOHN MYTH SMITH WROTE THAT ONE COULD WALK ACROSS THE BACKS OF SWIMMING ROCKFISH AND THAT OYSTERS...
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| 03:57:03 |
MR. PASTOR, -
IMPORTANT RESOURCE. THESE OYSTERS PROVIDE THOUSANDS OF JOBS TO LOCAL OYSTERMEN.
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| 03:57:07 |
THE CHAIR, -
THIS IS A HUGE PROJECT AND MUST BE BALANCED AGAINST OTHER NATIONAL PRIORITYINGS
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| 03:57:12 |
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
AND ASK THE GENTLEMAN TO WORK CLOSELY WITH THE CORPS TO ENSURE THEIR BUDGET REQUEST REFLECTS THE NEEDS OF THE PROGRAM AGAINST THE BACKGROUND OF OTHER...
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| 03:57:50 |
THE CHAIR, -
VIRGINIA. HISTORICALLY THE CHESAPEAKE BAY HAS BEEN ONE OF THE MOST
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| 03:57:53 |
Wittman, Robert "Rob" J. - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
PRODUCTIVE FISHERIES IN THE WORLD. HOWEVER, OYSTER POPULATIONS ARE AT LESS THAN 1% OF HISTORIC LEVELS. POLLUTION AND DISEASES HAVE TAKEN A SUBSTANTIAL...
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| 03:59:47 |
THE CHAIR, -
THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE THOSE OPPOSED, NO.
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| 03:59:49 |
Connolly, Gerald "Gerry" E. - U.S. Representative, [D] Virginia
THE AYES HAVE IT. THE AMENDMENT IS AGREED TO. PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA WILL BE POSTPONED....
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| 04:00:01 |
THE CHAIR, -
YOU. THE CHAIR: IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 3 PRINTED IN PART A OF THE HOUSE REPORT 111-209. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN...
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| 04:00:18 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: PART A, AMENDMENT NUMBER 3, PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 111-209 OFFERED BY MR. WAMP OF TENNESSEE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 04:00:25 |
Wamp, Zachary "Zach" - U.S. Representative, [R] Tennessee
FROM TENNESSEE, MR. WAMP, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE. MR. WAMP: I THANK THE CHAIRMAN
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| 04:00:34 |
MR. WAMP, -
AND I THANK THE COMMITTEE FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY PRODUCT.
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| 04:00:37 |
THE CHAIR, -
I THINK THIS BILL IS WORTHY OF OUR SUPPORT.
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| 04:00:39 |
THE CLERK, -
THE STAFF HAS DONE AN EXCELLENT JOB SUPPORTING THE MEMBERS. I WANT TO THANK THE RULES COMMITTEE FOR RULING THIS AMENDMENT IN ORDER
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| 04:00:45 |
THE CHAIR, -
BECAUSE MR. DAVIS OF TENNESSEE AND MYSELF COME TO THE FLOOR TODAY TO OFFER THE AMENDMENT TO TRANSFER $14
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| 04:00:53 |
Wamp, Zachary "Zach" - U.S. Representative, [R] Tennessee
MILLION FROM THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS' REGULAR ACCOUNT, THEIR OPERATING ACCOUNT, OVER TO THE CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT. AND THE REASON IS THAT WE HAVE, ON...
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| 04:03:28 |
Davis, Lincoln - U.S. Representative, [D] Tennessee
ALLOWING AN OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK TODAY ON THIS AMENDMENT. WHEN YOU LOOK AT OUR INLAND WATER SYSTEMS AND THE IMPACT THEY HAVE ON AMERICA'S ECONOMY, IF...
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| 04:05:00 |
THE CHAIR, -
TO POINT OUT THAT ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE LOCK
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| 04:05:03 |
MR. WAMP, -
CANNOT BE MADE AVAILABLE
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| 04:05:04 |
THE CHAIR, -
UNTIL THE SOLVENCY OF THE INLAND WATERWAY TRUST FUND IS ADDRESSED.
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| 04:05:10 |
MR. PASTOR, -
THE PROJECT REQUIRES 50% OF ITS FUNDING FROM THE INLAND
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| 04:05:13 |
THE CHAIR, -
WATERWAYS TRUST FUND AND THAT
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| 04:05:15 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
TRUST FUND IS INSOLVENT. BEFORE ANY NEW MULTIYEAR OBLIGATIONS ARE INITIATED, THE REVENUE STREAM OR ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SOLUTIONS FOR THESE PROJECTS MUST...
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| 04:06:24 |
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
AND CERTAINLY TO MR. WAMP'S BOUNDLESS ENERGY AND DETERMINATION TO MAKE THIS THING HAPPEN. HE'S MADE ME AWARE OF THE DANGERS OF WHAT HAPPENS IF WE HAVE...
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| 04:07:11 |
MR. PASTOR, -
BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE -- THE CHAIR RETRACTS THAT NICE
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| 04:07:15 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
COLLOQUY WE HAD THERE. AND IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 4 PRINTED IN PART A OF HOUSE REPORT 111-209. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN...
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| 04:07:46 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON. MR. HASTINGS: MR. CHAIRMAN, I YIELD MYSELF FOUR
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| 04:07:50 |
THE CHAIR, -
MINUTES. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FOUR MINUTES. MR. HASTINGS:
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| 04:07:53 |
THE CLERK, -
MR. CHAIRMAN, I RISE TO OFFER AN AMENDMENT THAT SEEKS TO EXPAND HYDROPOWER IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES. FOR ALMOST A CENTURY, WESTERN COMMUNITIES...
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| 04:08:00 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM THIS LOW COST RENEWABLE AND EMISSIONS-FREE RESOURCE. IN TODAY'S ENVIRONMENT, WE TALK AROUND CENTERS TO PROVIDE CLEAN AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY...
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| 04:08:08 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
PROMOTE THE ORIGINAL RENEWABLE
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| 04:08:11 |
THE CHAIR, -
WHICH IS MOVING
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| 04:08:13 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
WATER. THIS IS A CLEAR OPPORTUNITY IN THE FIRST STEP TO DO JUST THAT. MY AMENDMENT SEEKS TO FOLLOW UP ON THE PROGRESS MADE IN THE REPORT AUTHORIZED...
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| 04:11:35 |
THE CHAIR, -
HYDROPOWER IS AND WE NEED IMPROVEMENTS AT EXISTING FACILITIES SO WE CAN PROVIDE THE RELIABLE,
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| 04:11:43 |
MR. PASTOR, -
EFFICIENT DOMESTIC
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| 04:11:45 |
THE CHAIR, -
EMISSION-FREE SOURCE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY.
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| 04:11:48 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
IT HAS BEEN A BENEFIT OF IMPROVING EXISTING WATER QUALITY AND FISH PASSAGE ISSUES. IN ADDITION TO INCREASING GENERATION EFFICIENCY AND CAPABILITY. AS...
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| 04:13:05 |
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
POSTPOSTWE SUPPORT THE AMENDMENT AND YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM...
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| 04:13:29 |
THE CHAIR, -
ENHANCED HYDROPOWER WITH THE TWO OTHER AMENDMENTS THAT WERE NOT MADE IN ORDER. BUT NEVERTHELESS THIS IS AN
|
| 04:13:34 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
IMPORTANT STEP. IT IS SOMETHING THAT WE NEED TO
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| 04:13:36 |
THE CHAIR, -
RECOGNIZE BECAUSE I FIRMLY
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| 04:13:38 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
BELIEVE THAT AN ENERGY PLAN THAT INCLUDES ALL OF THE ABOVE IS WHAT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE UNDERSTAND AND WHAT THEY ACCEPT AND WITH THAT I APPRECIATE...
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| 04:14:09 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 4 PRINTED IN PART A OF HOUSE REPORT 111-209. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA...
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| 04:14:41 |
MR. COSTA, -
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM
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| 04:14:44 |
THE CHAIR, -
CALIFORNIA. MR. COSTA: YES. I'D LIKE TO REFER TO THE
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| 04:14:46 |
MR. COSTA, -
GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA, THE CHAIRMAN OF
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| 04:14:48 |
THE CLERK, -
THE SUBCOMMITTEE, TO SPEAK ON BEHALF OF THE AMENDMENT. MR. PASTOR: I'D LIKE TO INFORM THE GENTLEMAN THAT WE ARE SUPPORTIVE OF HIS AMENDMENT. MR. COSTA:...
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| 04:14:56 |
THE CHAIR, -
LIKE TO THANK THE CHAIRMAN AND THE SKE CHAIR AND THOSE WHO WORKED ON THIS BEHALF.
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| 04:15:04 |
MR. COSTA, -
THIS SHOULD BE TAKEN US TWO AMENDMENTS BECAUSE THEY'RE BOTH PART OF AN OVERALL EFFORT THAT MANY OF US FROM THE VALLEY
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| 04:15:12 |
MR. PASTOR, -
DELEGATION HAVE BEEN WORKING ON FOR OVER THE LAST YEAR IN A BIPARTISAN BASIS TO DEAL WITH
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| 04:15:16 |
Costa, Jim - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THE THIRD YEAR OF THE DROUGHT IN CALIFORNIA WHICH, UNFORTUNATELY, COULD LAST A FOURTH AND A FIFTH YEAR. WATER IN CALIFORNIA HAS TRADITIONALLY NOT BEEN...
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| 04:19:40 |
THE CHAIR, -
HAS BEEN ON THIS FLOOR REPEATEDLY CALLING MEMBERS' ATTENTION TO THE CATASTROPHIC
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| 04:19:45 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
SITUATION IN CALIFORNIA. AND I'M ADMIRING OF BOTH REPRESENTATIVES
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| 04:19:51 |
THE CHAIR, -
COSTA AND CARDOZA'S EFFORT, BUT DEVIN NUNES HAS BEEN
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| 04:19:55 |
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
CARRYING THIS ISSUE IN A VERY VISIBLE WAY. HE WENT, TRIED TO GET THREE AMENDMENTS IN ORDER BEFORE THE RULES COMMITTEE YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING...
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| 04:21:01 |
THE CHAIR, -
WATER HAS BEEN A BIPARTISAN ISSUE. I SAID FOR OVER A YEAR NOW,
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| 04:21:06 |
MR. COSTA, -
RADANOVICH, NUNES, CARDOZA AND MYSELF, THE FIVE OF US HAVE BEEN WORKING ON A BIPARTISAN
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| 04:21:10 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
BASIS. I SAID I HOPE IT CONTINUES TO
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| 04:21:13 |
THE CHAIR, -
WORK ON A BIPARTISAN BASIS. THE CHAIR: DOES THE GENTLEMAN YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF
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| 04:21:19 |
Costa, Jim - U.S. Representative, [D] California
HIS TIME? MR. COSTA: I YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE CHAIR: THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORA. THOSE...
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| 04:21:37 |
THE CHAIR, -
FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? MR. CARDOZA:
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| 04:21:41 |
MR. COSTA, -
MR. SPEAKER, I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK MADE IN ORDER UNDER THE RULE.
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| 04:21:44 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: PART A, AMENDMENT NUMBER 6 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 111-209 OFFERED BY MR. CARDOZA OF CALIFORNIA....
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| 04:22:01 |
MR. CARDOZA, -
GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. CARDOZA: THANK YOU, MR.
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| 04:22:05 |
THE CHAIR, -
SPEAKER. I RISE TODAY IN STRONG SUPPORT OF THE AMENDMENT AND AMENDMENT THAT
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| 04:22:08 |
THE CLERK, -
MAKES TECHNICAL CHANGES TO ALLOW WATER TRANSFERS IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY OF CALIFORNIA. THIS AMENDMENT TAKES
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| 04:22:13 |
Cardoza, Dennis - U.S. Representative, [D] California
A SIGNIFICANT STEP TOWARDS ADDRESSING THE IMPACTS OF THE WATER SUPPLY CRISIS IN THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY. THIS IS A COMPANION AMENDMENT TO THE ONE THAT...
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| 04:22:23 |
Cardoza, Dennis - U.S. Representative, [D] California
JUST INTRODUCED. MR. COSTA IS MY CO-AUTHOR OF THIS AMENDMENT. AND TOGETHER THESE TWO AMENDMENTS IN FACT DO WORK TO HELP US DEAL WET INCREDIBLY SIGNIFICANT...
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| 04:24:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
CARDOZA, THE SECRETARY OF INTERIOR, SECRETARY SALAZAR AND DEPUTY
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| 04:24:49 |
Salazar, John - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
SECRETARY HAYES RECLAMATION COMMISSIONER CONNOR HELD A PUBLIC MEETING TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES OF THE DROUGHT IN CALIFORNIA. BUT PREVIOUS TO THAT, I WANT...
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| 04:26:56 |
THE CHAIR, -
IN ORDER AND BROUGHT THEM TO THE FLOOR. I THINK THESE AMENDMENTS OFFER
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| 04:27:00 |
MR. CARDOZA, -
SIGNIFICANT OPPORTUNITIES TO THE CENTRAL VALLEY. THEY ARE NOT A PANACEA. THEY ARE NOT GOING TO CURE EVERY
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| 04:27:06 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
PROBLEM. WE HAVE MORE WORK TO DO. BUT IN CLOSING I WANT TO THANK SECRETARY SALAZAR FOR TAKING
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| 04:27:11 |
Cardoza, Dennis - U.S. Representative, [D] California
TIME OUT, COMING AND VISITING OUR VALLEY, UNDERSTANDING THE PROBLEM. WE HAVE A LOT TO WORK TO DO WITH BUREAU OF -- THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, THE BUREAU...
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| 04:27:55 |
THE CHAIR, -
CONGRESS IN 1994. I TOOK A TWO-YEAR HIATUS WHEN I CHAIRED WORKING WITH MR. FATTAH
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| 04:27:59 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
AS RANKING MEMBER, THE CHAIR OF THE D.C. COMMITTEE. I DON'T THINK IN MY TIME ON THE COMMITTEE ON
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| 04:28:05 |
THE CHAIR, -
THESE WATER ISSUES , AND IN IS A WATER CRISIS OUT IN
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| 04:28:10 |
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
YOUR NECK OF THE WOODS, AND WE'RE RESPECTFUL THAT REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS COULD WORK TOGETHER ON THESE ISSUES. I SAY I AM HUGELY DISAPPOINTED AT YOUR...
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| 04:29:35 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
IT. THE CHAIR: IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 7 PRINTED IN PART A OF HOUSE REPORT 111-209. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM...
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| 04:30:12 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM OKLAHOMA, MR. BOREN, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM OKLAHOMA. MR. BOREN: THANK YOU,...
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| 04:30:20 |
MR. BOREN, -
CHAIRMAN. I YIELD MYSELF AS MUCH TIME AS I MAY
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| 04:30:23 |
THE CLERK, -
CONSUME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. BOREN: MY COLLEAGUES MAY BE FAMILIAR WITH AN INITIATIVE I HAVE BEEN WORKING ON, THE NAT
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| 04:30:32 |
THE CHAIR, -
GAS ACT. PARTICULARLY TO REPLACE TRADITIONALLY FUELED HEAVY AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. I AM A STRONG PROPONENT OF
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| 04:30:39 |
MR. BOREN, -
NATURAL GAS AS AN ALTERNATIVE FUEL SOURCE BECAUSE IT IS
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| 04:30:44 |
THE CHAIR, -
CLEAN, ABUNDANT,
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| 04:30:47 |
Boren, David "Dan" - U.S. Representative, [D] Oklahoma
CHEAP AND READILY AVAILABLE AND BEST OF ALL, AS T. BOONE PICKENS SAYS, IT'S OURS. ACCORDING TO A STUDY BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, IT IS FEASIBLE TO...
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| 04:33:27 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
RISING GASOLINE PRICES AND SO I TELL MY DEAR FRIEND FROM OKLAHOMA THAT WE RISE IN SUPPORT OF HIS AMENDMENT. MR. BOREN: THANK YOU SO MUCH. I RESERVE THE...
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| 04:33:56 |
MR. BOREN, -
INDIANA, MR. BURTON. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA IS RECOGNIZED FOR
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| 04:34:00 |
THE CHAIR, -
ONE MINUTE. MR. BURTON: THANK YOU VERY MUCH. I RISE IN VERY STRONG SUPPORT OF THE AMENDMENT. WE REALLY NEED TO
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| 04:34:06 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
MOVE TOWARD USING NATURAL GAS AS A CLEAN BURNING FUEL AND WE HAVE A HUGE SUPPLY OF IT IN THIS COUNTRY. AS A MATTER OF
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| 04:34:11 |
THE CHAIR, -
FACT, DOWN IN LOUISIANA JUST RECENTLY THEY DISCOVERED
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| 04:34:14 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
PROBABLY ONE OF THE BIGGEST FINDS OF NATURAL GAS IN THE WHOLE WORLD.
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| 04:34:18 |
THE CHAIR, -
AND IT'S, AS I SAID, IT'S A CLEAN BURNING FUEL AND WE NEED TO TRANSITION FROM OUR
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| 04:34:22 |
Burton, Danny "Dan" Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Indiana
DEPENDENCY ON FOREIGN OIL. IF WE CONTINUE AT THE PACE WE'RE HEADING RIGHT NOW, OVER THE NEXT 10 YEARS WE'LL SEE A TRANSFER OF $10 TRILLION OF OUR MONEY...
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| 04:35:07 |
THE CHAIR, -
USING THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK FOR THE BILL THAT WAS PREVIOUS BECAUSE I WAS NOT ABLE TO
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| 04:35:11 |
MR. BOREN, -
GET OUT OF COMMITTEE TO COME DOWN FOR THE
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| 04:35:13 |
THE CHAIR, -
DEBATE. BUT I WANT TO RISE IN SUPPORT OF THE CARDOZA AMENDMENT. AS YOU ARE WELL AWARE, CALIFORNIA'S IN THE MIDST OF A
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| 04:35:18 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
DEVASTATING MAN MADE DROUGHT. ANY ACTION TO HELP ALLEVIATE
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| 04:35:21 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE DROUGHT IS NEEDED. FACILITATING TRANSFERS OF WATER FROM AREAS OF CALIFORNIA THAT
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| 04:35:25 |
Radanovich, George P. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
HAVE WATER TO SPARE TO SEND TO THE WESTLANDS AND THE VALLEY IS A GOOD START BUT WE MUST HAVE INCREASED PUMPING OUT OF THE DELTA. I'D LIKE TO COMMEND...
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| 04:36:31 |
MR. BOREN, -
OF ENERGY. NATURAL GAS IS
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| 04:36:32 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE BRIDGE FUEL TOWARD DECREASING OUR DEPENDENCE ON FOREIGN SOURCES OF
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| 04:36:35 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
OIL AND PUTTING OUR NATION ON THE PATH TO ENERGY INDEPENDENCE. WE
|
| 04:36:38 |
THE CHAIR, -
HAVE A PROVEN RESERVE OF NATURAL GAS RICE HERE -- RIGHT HERE IN THE UNITED STATES. WE HAVE ENOUGH KNOWN NATURAL GAS RESERVES
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| 04:36:44 |
Sullivan, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Oklahoma
TO LAST US MORE THAN A CENTURY. AS A MATTER OF FACT, 98% OF THE NATURAL GAS WE CONSUME IS PRODUCED RIGHT HERE IN NORTH AMERICA. IN ADDITION TO OUR VAST...
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| 04:37:48 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM
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| 04:37:52 |
Boren, David "Dan" - U.S. Representative, [D] Oklahoma
NEW JERSEY. MR. FRELINGHUYSEN: MR. CHAIRMAN, I'M PLEASED TO RECOGNIZE THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM TENNESSEE, MRS. BLACKBURN, FOR ONE MINUTE. THE CHAIR: THE...
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| 04:38:08 |
THE CHAIR, -
AMENDMENT AND SOME PROVISIONS THAT ARE THERE AND IT STRIKES ME THAT THE MANAGER'S AMENDMENT RESULTS IN AN EARMARK FOR THE
|
| 04:38:13 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
BIG THREE AUTOMAKERS AND WHAT IT DOES IS TO STIPULATE THAT THE
|
| 04:38:18 |
THE CHAIR, -
CARS, THE ALTERNATIVE FUEL CARS, HAVE TO BE BOUGHT FROM THEM. WHAT IT DOES IS TO
|
| 04:38:22 |
Blackburn, Marsha - U.S. Representative, [R] Tennessee
IGNORE THE MANY OTHER AMERICAN CITIZENS AND TAXPAYERS THAT PRODUCE AMERICAN MADE PASSENGER VEHICLES IN THIS NATION. BUT THEY ARE MANUFACTURERS THAT ARE...
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| 04:39:32 |
THE CHAIR, -
IN THE MARKETPLACE. I THINK WE HAVE A REAL OPPORTUNITY TODAY TO
|
| 04:39:35 |
MR. BOREN, -
INVEST IN A CLEANER
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| 04:39:36 |
THE CHAIR, -
INDEPENDENT ENERGY FUTURE FOR AMERICA AND MOVE AWAY FROM OUR DEPENDENCE ON FOREIGN
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| 04:39:39 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
OIL. I WANT TO
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| 04:39:41 |
THE CHAIR, -
THANK MY COLLEAGUES ON THE OTHER SIDE, ESPECIALLY MY FRIEND, JOHN SULLIVAN FROM OKLAHOMA.
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| 04:39:45 |
Boren, David "Dan" - U.S. Representative, [D] Oklahoma
I WANT TO THANK THE CHAIRMAN FOR ACCEPTING OUR AMENDMENT AND I YIELD BACK. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED...
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| 04:40:10 |
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 8 PRINTED IN PART A OF HOUSE REPORT 111-209. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM MICHIGAN RISE? MRS. MILLER:...
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| 04:40:23 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE
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| 04:40:25 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: PART A, AMENDMENT NUMBER 8, PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 111-209 OFFERED BY MRS. MILLER OF MICHIGAN. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION...
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| 04:40:40 |
MRS. MILLER, -
FROM MICHIGAN. MRS. MILLER: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN.
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| 04:40:43 |
THE CHAIR, -
YOU KNOW THERE'S BEEN A GREAT DEAL OF DISCUSSION FOR DECADES,
|
| 04:40:46 |
THE CLERK, -
REALLY, ABOUT THE ISSUE OF ENERGY, SPECIFICALLY THE NEED FOR OUR NATION TO GENERATE AND TO UTILIZE RENEWABLE AND
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| 04:40:51 |
Miller, Candice - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
CLEAN ENERGY. I HAVE LIVED MY ENTIRE LIFE ON THE SHORES OF THE MAGNIFICENT GREAT LAKES AND I SPENT AN AWFUL LOT OF TIME VOTING -- BOATING AS WELL...
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| 04:41:01 |
Miller, Candice - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
BEEN YOU AED BY THE POWER OF THAT WATER, FLOWING FROM LAKE SUPERIOR ALL THE WAY TO THE ATLANTIC OCEAN, FOUGHT TOLY. I'VE WATCHED THE ST. CLAIRE RIVER...
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| 04:44:38 |
THE CHAIR, -
CURRENT G.S.A. POLICY THAT HAS
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| 04:44:43 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
JURISDICTION IN PURCHASING OF CARS OVER THE AGENCIES IN WHICH THIS COMMITTEE HAS JURISDICTION
|
| 04:44:47 |
THE CHAIR, -
THEREOF THAT WE HAVE JUST RESTATED THAT POLICY.
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| 04:44:52 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
SO IT'S NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EARMARK. IT WAS NOT INTENDED TO DO ANYTHING DIFFERENT. IT'S NOT AUTHORIZING ON AN APPROPRIATION BILL. IT'S A RESTATEMENT...
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| 04:46:27 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM MICHIGAN. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED,
|
| 04:46:32 |
MR. PASTOR, -
NO.
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| 04:46:33 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE AYES HAVE IT. THE AMENDMENT IS AGREED TO. MR. FRELINGHUYSEN: I ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE...
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| 04:46:42 |
MR. PASTOR, -
ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE
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| 04:46:44 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
GENTLEWOMAN FROM MICHIGAN WILL BE POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 9 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 111-209. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES...
|
| 04:46:57 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
IN ORDER UNDER THE RULE. THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE
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| 04:47:00 |
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: PART A, AMENDMENT NUMBER 9 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 111-209 OFFERED BY MR. HEINRICH OF NEW MEXICO. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE...
|
| 04:47:15 |
MR. HEINRICH, -
MEXICO. MR. HEINRICH: MR. CHAIRMAN, I OFFER THIS AMENDMENT IN A STRONG SUPPORT OF RESEARCH AND
|
| 04:47:19 |
THE CHAIR, -
DEVELOPMENT AT OUR NATIONAL LABORATORIES. SPECIFICALLY,
|
| 04:47:22 |
THE CLERK, -
MY AMENDMENT PROVIDES A 1% INCREASE IN THE LABORATORY DIRECTED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
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| 04:47:26 |
Heinrich, Martin - U.S. Representative, [D] New Mexico
WHICH IS COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS LDRD. LDRD INCREASES THE ABILITY OF LABORATORIES TO RETAIN EXPERTISE AND PURSUE INNOVATIVE
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| 04:47:36 |
Heinrich, Martin - U.S. Representative, [D] New Mexico
PROJECTS BY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL DISCRETION FOR DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY LABORATORIES TO SELECT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES. THESE HIGH-RISK, HIGH-REWARD PROJECTS...
|
| 04:50:46 |
MR. PASTOR, -
LABORATORY DIRECTED RESEARCH AT THIS TIME. I HOPE
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| 04:50:49 |
THE CHAIR, -
THAT THIS INCREASE IN LAB DIRECTED RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT WILL IN THIS TIGHT
|
| 04:50:53 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
BUDGET ENVIRONMENT PRODUCE A NET INCREASE IN THE NATIONAL SECURITY OUTPUT OF THE LABORATORIES. I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU TO ENSURE THIS INCREASE...
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| 04:51:36 |
MR. HEINRICH, -
SHARE MY COMMENTS WITH CHAIRMAN PASTOR. THESE ARE TIGHT BUDGET TIMES AND I THINK WE WORKED HARD TO
|
| 04:51:41 |
THE CHAIR, -
PROVIDE THE RIGHT BALANCE FOR PRIORITIES IN OUR ENERGY AND WATER BILL. MANY OF US WOULD
|
| 04:51:46 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
HAVE LIKE MUCH MORE MONEY SPENT ON THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF OUR NUCLEAR
|
| 04:51:51 |
THE CHAIR, -
WEAPONS STOCKPILE BUT QUITE HONESTLY THAT WAS NOT TO BE. WE ALL HAD TO COMPROMISE,
|
| 04:51:55 |
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
AND THIS PACKAGE IS A FAIR BALANCED ONE. A FEW COMMENTS ABOUT THE LDRD LAB DIRECTED R&D PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS OFTEN ALLOW OUR LABORATORIES TO SKIRT...
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| 04:53:16 |
THE CHAIR, -
AND ONE OF THE OTHER LDRD PROGRAMS THAT I THINK WAS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT WAS THE CREATION AND ASSEMBLY OF SAFETY DEVICES FOR OUR STOCKPILE LIKE
|
| 04:53:22 |
MR. HEINRICH, -
THE GEL COMPASS TORES THAT ARE
|
| 04:53:24 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
USED IN THE W-61. I
|
| 04:53:27 |
THE CHAIR, -
THINK THE BOTTOM LINE IS THAT THESE PROGRAMS REPRESENT SOME OF THE MOST CUTTING EDGE
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| 04:53:32 |
Heinrich, Martin - U.S. Representative, [D] New Mexico
RESEARCH THAT WE DO. THEY ARE CRITICAL TO OUR NATIONAL SECURITY. THEY'RE CRITICAL TO OUR ENERGY INDEPENDENCE. AND I WOULD URGE THE SUPPORT OF MY COLLEAGUES,...
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| 04:54:06 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW MEXICO WILL BE POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 10 PRINTED IN PART A OF HOUSE REPORT 111-209. FOR...
|
| 04:54:19 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
SPEAKER, I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK. THE
|
| 04:54:22 |
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: PART A, AMENDMENT NUMBER 10 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 111-209 OFFERED BY MR. CAO OF LOUISIANA....
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| 04:54:40 |
MR. CAO, -
THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER.
|
| 04:54:42 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR.PEAKER, I SUBMITTED AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3183, THE
|
| 04:54:45 |
THE CLERK, -
ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS BILL TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF TIME THE REGULATORY COMMISSION HAS TO REPORT TO
|
| 04:54:51 |
Cao, Anh "Joseph" - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
CONGRESS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO ENCOURAGE AGENCIES TO BE GOOD PARTNERS IN THE REGULATORY PROCESS BY COMPLETING THEIR REQUIREMENTS
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| 04:55:00 |
Cao, Anh "Joseph" - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
TO REPORT TO CONGRESS FOR OVERSIGHT IN A TIMELY MANNER. WHAT IS THE MOTIVATION FOR THIS AMENDMENT? DURING THE LAST ADMINISTRATION, THE AGENCY WAS CHARGED...
|
| 04:57:26 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS AMENDING REQUIRES THE NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION TO PROVIDE A
|
| 04:57:29 |
MR. PASTOR, -
REPORT ON IMPROVING ITS LICENSING
|
| 04:57:31 |
THE CHAIR, -
PROCEDURE BY REDUCING THE TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF THE REPORT TO
|
| 04:57:34 |
MR. PASTOR, -
CONGRESS FROM 90 DAYS TO 60 DAYS. THIS SHOULD IMPROVE THE
|
| 04:57:40 |
THE CHAIR, -
N.R.C.'S RESPONSIVENESS TO
|
| 04:57:43 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
CONGRESS AND PROVIDE MORE TIMELY INFORMATION TO THE CONGRESS ON MEASURES THAT CAN BE TAKEN TO IMPROVE THE REGULATORY PROCESS. AND WITH THAT I SUPPORT...
|
| 04:58:18 |
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM LOUISIANA. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE...
|
| 04:58:32 |
MR. PASTOR, -
THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN
|
| 04:58:36 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
FROM LOUISIANA WILL BE POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 11 PRINTED IN PART A OF HOUSE REPORT 111LAND 2 OT. FOR WHAT PURPOSE...
|
| 04:58:48 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK. THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE
|
| 04:58:52 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: PART A, AMENDMENT NUMBER 11, PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 111-209 OFFERED BY MRS. BLACKBURN OF TENNESSEE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN...
|
| 04:59:07 |
MRS. BLACKBURN, -
CHAIRMAN. I RISE TODAY ON BEHALF OF THE AMERICAN TAXPAYER
|
| 04:59:10 |
THE CHAIR, -
TO CONTINUE MY PUSH TO REIN IN FEDERAL
|
| 04:59:13 |
THE CLERK, -
SPENDING BY JUST 5%. AS WITH THE OTHER APPROPRIATIONS
|
| 04:59:18 |
THE CHAIR, -
BILLS THAT MY COLLEAGUES AND I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO AMEND THIS YEAR, THIS PROPOSAL WOULD ENFORCE A 5% ACROSS THE BOARD CUT TO THE ENERGY
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| 04:59:26 |
Blackburn, Marsha - U.S. Representative, [R] Tennessee
AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS BILL. MY AMENDMENT WOULD SAVE THE TAXPAYER $1.7 BILLION AND RESET THE ENERGY AND WATER SPENDING LEVELS FOR THE NEXT BUDGET. SPENDING...
|
| 05:01:58 |
THE CHAIR, -
BILL THAT'S BEFORE YOU IS $1 BILLION BELOW THE PRESIDENT'S REQUEST
|
| 05:02:04 |
MR. PASTOR, -
AND IS SLIGHTLY ABOVE
|
| 05:02:06 |
THE CHAIR, -
LAST YEAR'S
|
| 05:02:09 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
2009 FUNDING. AND THIS ENERGY WATER BILL, APPROPRIATION BILL, IS A KEY PART OF ONGOING EFFORTS TO MEET THE INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS OF THE COUNTRY AND UNDER...
|
| 05:03:29 |
THE CHAIR, -
IN A BIPARTISAN WAY.
|
| 05:03:33 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
I WORRY ABOUT
|
| 05:03:34 |
MR. PASTOR, -
INDISCRIMINATE CUTS
|
| 05:03:36 |
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
TO A BILL THAT AFFECTS THE PROTECTION AND RELIABILITY OF OUR NUCLEAR STOCKPILE. THAT'S IMPORTANT. WE CRAFTED SOME GOOD THINGS ON THE -- OUT OF THE ENERGY...
|
| 05:04:46 |
MR. PASTOR, -
GOVERNMENT AND THEY CHARGE US FOR LOOKING AFTER THAT MONEY. MANY TIMES THEY SET ASIDE HOPES, DREAMS,
|
| 05:04:51 |
THE CHAIR, -
COLLEGE EDUCATIONS. THEY DON'T GET TO PURSUE THEIR PRIORITIES BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO SEND THE MONEY TO WASHINGTON
|
| 05:04:56 |
Blackburn, Marsha - U.S. Representative, [R] Tennessee
AND I FIND IT ABSOLUTELY INCOMPREHENSIBLE THAT THIS BODY IS NOT WILLING TO TURN TO THE BUREAUCRATS THAT LINE ALL OF THESE STREETS AND THESE GRANITE BUILDINGS...
|
| 05:07:29 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
GENTLEWOMAN FROM TENNESSEE WILL BE POSTPONED. PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, PROCEEDINGS WILL NOW RESUME ON THOSE AMENDMENTED PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT...
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MRS. BLACKBURN, -
POSTPONED IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER, NUMBER ONE, PRINTED IN
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THE CHAIR, -
PART A BY MR. PASTOR OF ARIZONA, NUMBER 2 PRINTHOOD IN PART A BY MR. CONNELLY OF VIRGINIA, NUMBER 4 PRINTED IN PART A BY MR. HASTINGS OF WASHINGTON,...
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THE CLERK, -
BY A SERIES OF TWO-MINUTE VOTES. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY
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THE CHAIR, -
THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC., IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. ANY USE OF THE CLOSED-CAPTIONED COVERAGE...
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| 05:34:00 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: ON THIS VOTE THE YEAS ARE 261, THE NAYS ARE 172. THE AMENDMENT IS ADOPTED. THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS ON A REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE ON...
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THE CHAIR, -
BY VOICE VOTE. THE CLERK WILL PLEASE REDESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: PART A, AMENDMENT NUMBER 2, PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 111-209 OFFERED BY MR....
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THE CLERK, -
DEVICE. THIS IS A TWO-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING
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THE CHAIR, -
INSTITUTE, INC., IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. ANY USE OF THE CLOSED-CAPTIONED COVERAGE OF THE HOUSE PROCEEDINGS...
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| 05:39:00 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: ON THIS VOTE THE YEAS ARE 362, THE NAYS ARE 69. THE AMENDMENT IS ADOPTED. THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS THE REQUESTED FOR A RECORDED VOTE ON AMENDMENT...
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| 05:39:56 |
THE CHAIR, -
PREVAILED BY VOICE VOTE. THE CLERK WILL REDESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: PART A, AMENDMENT NUMBER 4 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 111-209 OFFERED BY MR....
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THE CLERK, -
VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE,
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THE CHAIR, -
INC., IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. ANY USE OF THE CLOSED-CAPTIONED COVERAGE OF THE HOUSE PROCEEDINGS FOR POLITICAL...
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| 05:43:56 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: ON THIS VOTE, THE YEAS ARE 432, THE NAYS ARE ZERO, THE AMENDMENT IS ADOPTED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA
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| 05:44:48 |
THE CHAIR, -
RISE? >> COLLEAGUES, IT'S WITH GREAT PLEASURE WE COME BEFORE YOU TO ANNOUNCE THE INCREDIBLE SUCCESS WE HAD LAST NIGHT AT THE FIRST ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL,...
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| 05:45:30 |
Richardson, Laura - U.S. Representative, [D] California
FEARLESS LEADER WHO DID IT ALL, DEBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. MRS. EMERSON: THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCH FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART. MS. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ:...
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MRS. EMERSON, -
PROVEN, I THINK, THAT WE CAN RISE ABOVE ANY KIND OF PARTISANSHIP, WORK TOGETHER, COME TOGETHER AS A TEAM, AND REALLY
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MS. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, -
WORK HARD FOR SOMETHING. I THINK WE'RE GOOD -- A GOOD
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| 05:46:27 |
Emerson, Jo Ann - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
EXAMPLE FOR THE WHOLE HOUSE. MS. WASSERMAN SHULINGTS: IN ADDITION TO THAT -- MS. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ SPKS IN ADDITION TO THAT WE BECAME CLOSER FRIENDS...
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| 05:46:56 |
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
WHO CAME OUT AND ALL THE STAFF AND WE ESPECIALLY WANT TO THANK THE LADIES OF THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE, THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE, D.C.C.C.,...
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| 05:47:37 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER SEVEN OFFERED IN PART A OF HOUSE REPORT 111-209. THE CHAIR: THOSE IN FAVOR OF A RECORDED VOTE WILL RISE AND BE COUNTED. A...
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THE CLERK, -
THIS IS A TWO-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC., IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES....
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THE CHAIR, -
OF THE HOUSE PROCEEDINGS FOR POLITICAL OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED BY THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.] THE CHAIR: THE AYES ARE...
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| 05:51:45 |
THE CHAIR, -
POSTPONED AND ON WHICH THE AYES PREVAILED BY VOICE VOTE. THE CLERK WILL REDESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER EIGHT, PRINTED IN ROUSE...
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THE CLERK, -
MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC., IN COOPERATION WITH THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. ANY USE OF THE CLOSED-CAPTIONED...
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THE CHAIR, -
PURPOSES IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED BY THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.] THE CHAIR: ON THIS VOTE, THE YEAS ARE 427, THE NAYS ARE ONE.
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| 05:55:42 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: ON THIS VOTE, THE YEAS ARE 431 THE NAYS ARE ONE. THE AMENDMENT IS ADOPTED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT PRINTED IN THE HOUSE...
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| 05:56:34 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
ORDER. THE CHAIR: THE COMMITTEE WILL BE CALLED TO ORDER. MEMBERS TAKE YOUR CONVERSATIONS OFF THE
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THE CHAIR, -
FLOOR. THE CHAIR: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? MR. CAMPBELL: MR. CHAIRMAN, I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK, AMENDMENT NUMBER...
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| 05:58:04 |
THE CHAIR, -
RESOLUTION 645, THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. CAMPBELL, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED, EACH WILL
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MR. CAMPBELL, -
CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. BEFORE I RECOGNIZE THE
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THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN,
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THE CLERK, -
MEMBERS, PLEASE TAKE YOUR CONVERSATIONS OFF THE
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| 05:58:23 |
THE CHAIR, -
FLOOR. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. CAMPBELL: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. MR. CHAIRMAN, THIS AMENDMENT WOULD STRIKE $1 MILLION...
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| 05:58:56 |
Campbell, John - U.S. Representative, [R] California
IS CORRECT. THE COMMITTEE WILL BE CALLED TO ORDER, WILL BE IN ORDER.
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| 05:59:16 |
THE CHAIR, -
MEMBERS. MEMBERS. ALL RIGHT, MR. CAMPBELL. PROCEED. MR. CAMPBELL: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. AS I SAID, THIS AMENDMENT STRIKES $1 TRILLION EARMARK, AND...
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| 05:59:50 |
Campbell, John - U.S. Representative, [R] California
OVERALL BILL BY THAT AMOUNT. NOW, MR. CHAIRMAN, IT'S NOT UNUSUAL LATELY TO SEE AMENDMENTS FOR FUNDING OF MUSEUMS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND AROUND THE...
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| 06:01:16 |
THE CHAIR, -
2006, CONGRESS CREATED THE UPPER HOUSATONIC HERITAGE AREA
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| 06:01:22 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
IN SOUTHWESTERN MASSACHUSETTS, IN NORTHWESTERN CONNECTICUT BASED ON
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| 06:01:27 |
THE CHAIR, -
LEGISLATION THAT WAS CO-SPONSORED BY OUR DISTINGUISHED
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| 06:01:30 |
Olver, John W. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
FORMER COLLEAGUE, REPRESENTATIVE NANCY JOHNSON OF CONNECTICUT, AND MYSELF IN THE HOUSE, AND BY ALL THE SENATORS FROM MASSACHUSETTS AND CONNECTICUT IN...
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| 06:04:17 |
THE CHAIR, -
MUSEUM CURRENTLY EXIST, AND I WOULD YIELD TO THE GENTLEMAN? DOES IT CURRENTLY EXIST? MR. OLVER: IT IS
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| 06:04:25 |
Campbell, John - U.S. Representative, [R] California
UNDER DESIGN. MR. CAMPBELL: IS IT UNDER CONSTRUCTION? MR. OLVER: IT IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION, AND THE MONEY IS BEING RAISED AS WE SPEAK. MR. CAMPBELL: RECLAIMING...
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| 06:04:46 |
MR. OLVER, -
BEEN RAISED?
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| 06:04:47 |
MR. CAMPBELL, -
AND I WOULD YIELD. MR. OLVER: I AM NOT FAMILIAR
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| 06:04:50 |
MR. OLVER, -
WITH THE DAY-TO-DAY PROGRESS OF THE COLLECTION OF THOSE
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| 06:04:58 |
Campbell, John - U.S. Representative, [R] California
CONSTRUCTION FUNDS. MR. CAMPBELL: THANK YOU. MR. CHAIRMAN, RECLAIMING MY TIME. THIS IS $1 MILLION OF THE
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| 06:05:09 |
Olver, John W. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
PUBLIC'S MONEY GOING TO A MUSEUM THAT DOESN'T EXIST, THAT IS NOT CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION, AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS CAN'T TELL ME IF IT'S...
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| 06:05:22 |
Campbell, John - U.S. Representative, [R] California
TO BUILD, THERE MAY NOT BE MONEY FOR IT. WHERE WILL THIS MONEY GO TO? THEY HAVE BUILT THIS RAISED ON PRIVATE FUNDS. THAT'S OUTSTANDING. THOSE HOW LOCAL...
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| 06:06:28 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. CAMPBELL: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. MR. CHAIRMAN, YOU KNOW, THE FISCAL AND FINANCIAL STATUS OF THIS COUNTRY IS AT
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| 06:06:34 |
MR. OLVER, -
AN UNPRECEDENTED LOW. WE WILL HAVE A DEFICIT THIS YEAR OF
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| 06:06:39 |
THE CHAIR, -
PROBABLY OVER $2 TRILLION. PRESIDENT OBAMA'S BUDGET
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| 06:06:42 |
MR. CAMPBELL, -
PROJECTED DEFICIT OF $1 TRILLION A YEAR AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN
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| 06:06:45 |
THE CHAIR, -
SEE. OF THE $1 MILLION THAT WILL GO TO THIS MUSEUM
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| 06:06:48 |
Campbell, John - U.S. Representative, [R] California
THAT DOESN'T EXIST AND MAY NEVER EXIST, $460,000 OF THAT WILL BE BORROWED. MUCH OF THAT MONEY WILL BE BORROWED FROM PEOPLE IN CHINA AND INDIA AND OTHER...
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| 06:08:28 |
THE CHAIR, -
MUSEUM AND OPPOSING THE
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| 06:08:33 |
MR. OLVER, -
AMENDMENT. WE ARE URGING NO ON THE
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| 06:08:37 |
THE CHAIR, -
AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM
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| 06:08:40 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
MASSACHUSETTS. MR. OLVER: I WOULD JUST REITERATE IN THIN STANCE THAT ALL OF THIS MONEY GOES TO ACHIEVE THOSE SPECIFIC GOALS FOR PROVIDING ZERO CARBON...
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| 06:08:59 |
THE CHAIR, -
CONSTRUCTED MUSEUM.
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| 06:09:01 |
Olver, John W. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
ALL OF THE TECHNIQUES, AN ARRAY OF TECHNIQUES, I MENTIONED FIVE OR SIX, BUT THE ARRAY OF TECHNIQUES, ALL OF THOSE WILL BE AVAILABLE AS DEMONSTRATIONS...
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| 06:10:36 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
VOTE. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA WILL BE
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| 06:10:49 |
MR. CAMPBELL, -
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| 06:10:51 |
THE CHAIR, -
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| 06:10:54 |
MR. CAMPBELL, -
POSTPONED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE
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| 06:10:58 |
Campbell, John - U.S. Representative, [R] California
GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA RISE? MR. FLAKE: -- THE CHAIR: WHAT AMENDMENT NUMBER DOES THE GENTLEMAN SEEK TO OFFER? MR. FLAKE: NUMBER 60 -- SORRY. NUMBER...
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| 06:11:23 |
MR. FLAKE, -
NUMBER 1 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 111-209 OFFERED BY MR.
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| 06:11:26 |
THE CHAIR, -
FLAKE OF ARIZONA. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 645, THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA, MR. FLAKE, AND A
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| 06:11:34 |
MR. FLAKE, -
MEMBER OPPOSED, EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES
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| 06:11:39 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA. MR. FLAKE: MR. CHAIRMAN, BEFORE
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| 06:11:42 |
THE CLERK, -
PROCEEDING WITH THE TIME CONSTRAINTS HERE, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT MY AMENDMENT BE MODIFIED TO THE FORM I PLACED
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| 06:11:49 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
AT THE DESK. THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE
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| 06:12:01 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
MODIFICATION. THE CLERK: MODIFICATION TO PART C, AMENDMENT NUMBER 1 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 111-209 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE OF ARIZONA. AT THE END OF THE...
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| 06:12:12 |
THE CHAIR, -
FOLLOWING -- SECTION, PROCUREMENT AND ACQUISITION OF ALTERNATIVE FUELS. NONE OF THE FUNDS APPROPRIATED OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE BY THIS ACT MAY BE...
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| 06:12:22 |
THE CLERK, -
SALARIES AND EXPENSES OF PERSONNEL WHO CARRY OUT SECTION 526 OF THE ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY ACT OF 2007. PUBLIC LAW 110-140, 42, U.S.C., 171-42....
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| 06:13:00 |
THE CHAIR, -
TODAY'S BILL, WAS UNDER A MODIFIED
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| 06:13:04 |
MR. PASTOR, -
STRUCTURED RULE, SIMPLY BECAUSE OF TIME CONSTRAINTS.
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| 06:13:08 |
THE CHAIR, -
I'M SIMPLY OFFERING TO MODIFY MY AMENDMENT TO REFLECT AN AMENDMENT
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| 06:13:14 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
THAT WAS OFFERED BUT NOT ACCEPTED BY THE COMMITTEE. SO NO MORE TIME WOULD BE CONSUMED. THIS IS AN AMENDMENT THAT IS IN ORDER, IT'S GERMANE, AND I WOULD...
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| 06:13:55 |
MR. PASTOR, -
MR. PASTOR: THIS AMENDMENT WAS MADE IN
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| 06:13:57 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
ORDER BY THE RULES COMMITTEE, I DON'T HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO CHANGE OR MODIFY, SO RATHER THAN GET INTO THE DEBATE, I THOUGHT IT WAS IMP -- IT WAS IN PROPER...
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| 06:14:16 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
I'LL BE MAKING IT FREQUENTLY COMING UP, SO IF THE GENTLEMAN OR OTHER MACE WANT TO CONSULT WITH THE RULES COMMITTEE, WE WERE TOLD AT THE BEGINNING OF...
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| 06:14:30 |
THE CHAIR, -
SO MANY AMENDMENTS
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| 06:14:32 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
THAT WOULD TAKE SO MUCH TIME, 108 AMENDMENTS OFFERED, WE'D NEVER BE ABLE TO GET THEM DONE IN TIME, WE WERE TOLD. HERE WE HAVE A BILL, THE TIME CONSTRAINTS...
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| 06:17:15 |
THE CHAIR, -
IN EARMARKS. WHEN WE HAVE A DEFICIT NEARING $2 TRILLION THIS
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| 06:17:19 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
YEAR, I THINK IT BEHOOVES US TO FIND AREAS WHERE WE CAN SAVE AND AN EARMARK THAT GOES TO A COLLEGE TO STUDY RENEWABLE ENERGY WHEN WE'RE DOING THAT ALL...
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| 06:18:06 |
THE CHAIR, -
FIRST I WANT TO THANK THE CHAIRMAN, CHAIRMAN PASTOR, AND RANKING MEMBER FRELINGHUYSEN FOR RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS CENTER,
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| 06:18:15 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
THE MISSOURI ALTERNATIVE RENEWABLE ENERGY CENTER LOCATED AT CROWDER COLLEGE, I'M EVEN
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| 06:18:22 |
THE CHAIR, -
GLAD THAT CONGRESSMAN FLAKE CREATED AN OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK
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| 06:18:26 |
Blunt, Roy - U.S. Representative, [R] Missouri
ABOUT THE PROJECT. I THINK THE MORE WE DETERMINE HOW WE'RE DECIDING HOW TO SPEND MONEY, THE BETTER OFF THE COUNTRY IS. I ALSO THINK THAT IT'S GOOD TO...
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| 06:23:13 |
THE CHAIR, -
SECONDS. --
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| 06:23:16 |
MR. PASTOR, -
THE CHAIR: 30 SECONDS. MR. FLAKE: THIS SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT PROGRAM. THERE ARE A LOT OF OTHER
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| 06:23:22 |
THE CHAIR, -
UNIVERSITY THIS IS A WOULD LOVE TO COMPETE FOR THESE DOLLARS.
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| 06:23:24 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
THAT'S
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| 06:23:25 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE PROBLEM WITH THE EARMARKING PROCESS WE HAVE. MEMBERS OF CONGRESS ARE ABLE TO
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| 06:23:29 |
MR. FLAKE, -
PICK AND CHOOSE AND WE TYPICALLY TAKE FROM THOSE ACCOUNTS WHERE WE HAVE MONEY SET ASIDE FOR
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| 06:23:34 |
MR. FLAKE, -
COMPETITION. WHERE PEOPLE CAN BASED ON MERIT, RATHER THAN
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| 06:23:37 |
THE CHAIR, -
POLITICAL
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| 06:23:38 |
MR. FLAKE, -
DESIGNATION, COMPETE FOR THESE FUNDS. WITH THAT, I ASK FOR SUPPORT FOR THE AMENDMENT AND YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN...
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| 06:24:06 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
CHAIR: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE EIGHT OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA WILL BE POSTPONED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE...
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| 06:24:21 |
MR. FLAKE, -
MR. CHAIRMAN, SO THAT I WON'T GOBBLE UP MY TIME, I WOULD MOVE THAT THE COMMITTEE
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| 06:24:26 |
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
RISE SO THAT THE WHOLE HOUSE MAY ENTERTAIN UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST TO MODIFY MY AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S
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| 06:24:39 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
REQUEST IS NOT IN ORDER ACCORDING TO THE RULE. DOES THE GENTLEMAN SEEK TO OFFER AN AMENDMENT? MR. FLAKE: I DO. I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK.
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| 06:24:58 |
THE CHAIR, -
NUMBER THREE. THE CHAIR: DOES THE GENTLEMAN SEEK TO OFFER AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE? MR. FLAKE: YES. THE CHAIR:
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| 06:25:07 |
MR. FLAKE, -
THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: PART C, AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE, PRINTED IN 40US REPORT 111-209, OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN
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| 06:25:20 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM ARIZONA, MR. FLAKE. THE CHAIR: THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA.
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| 06:25:25 |
MR. FLAKE, -
MR. FLAKE: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT MY AMENDMENT
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| 06:25:27 |
THE CHAIR, -
BE MODIFIED TO THE FORM I PLACED AT THE
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| 06:25:32 |
THE CLERK, -
DESK. MR. PASTOR: I OBJECT. CHIP THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE MODIFICATION. THE CLERK: MODIFICATION TO PART C, EARMENT NUMBER THREE,
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| 06:25:43 |
THE CHAIR, -
PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 111-TO
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| 06:25:45 |
MR. FLAKE, -
9, OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA, MR. FLAKE. AT THE END OF THE BILL, BEFORE THE SHORT TITLE, INSERT THE
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| 06:25:55 |
MR. PASTOR, -
FOLLOWING SECTION --
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| 06:26:01 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
MR. FLAKE: MY UNANIMOUS CONSENT HAS BEEN REJECTED ALREADY. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. FLAKE: I WANT TO MAKE THE POINT...
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| 06:26:22 |
MR. FLAKE, -
WHAT MR. HOYER AND I DID WAS TO OFFER THE MINORITY
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| 06:26:25 |
THE CHAIR, -
LEADER TO OFFER A COMPRESSED
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| 06:26:28 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
NUMBER OF AMENDMENT, AND SELECT THEIR OWN AMENDMENTS, ANY AMENDMENT THEY WANTED, BUT THEY DON'T WANT TO BE LIMITED BY NUMBER OF TIME. I DON'T FAULT THEM...
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| 06:28:21 |
THE CHAIR, -
VISCLOSKY, ALL OF THE ENERGY AND WATER SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP ON THIS IMPORTANT LEGISLATION
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| 06:28:27 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
AND THEIR SUPPORT FOR THIS PROJECT. THIS IS A GOOD BILL AND THIS IS A GOOD PROJECT. IT
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| 06:28:31 |
THE CHAIR, -
WILL PROTECT AMERICA'S WATERWAYS AND
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| 06:28:34 |
Rothman, Steven R. - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
REDUCE OUR DEPENDENCE ON FOREIGN OIL. I ASK MY COLLEAGUES TO SUPPORT THIS BILL. THIS AMENDMENT THAT THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA OFFERS WOULD REMOVE FUNDING...
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| 06:31:33 |
THE CHAIR, -
NONPROFIT CORPORATION. A QUICK GLANCE AT ITS MEMBERSHIP ROSTER SHOWS THAT IN ADDITION TO 45 WELL-ENDOWED UNIVERSITY MEMBERS, 46
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| 06:31:39 |
MR. FLAKE, -
FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS ALSO PARTNER THIS CONSORTIUM. AMONG THEM
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| 06:31:44 |
THE CHAIR, -
ARE PROCK TER AND
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| 06:31:46 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
GAMBLE AND -- PROCTER & GAMBLE AND MIDWEST VECO. THERE IS A LOT OF MONEY FOR THIS INSTITUTION AS WELL. AND HERE AGAIN WE HAVE A DEFICIT OF NEARLY $2 TRILLION,...
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| 06:34:23 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
AGAINST THE AMENDMENT AND SUPPORT YOUR EARMARK. MR. ROTHMAN:
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| 06:34:28 |
MR. ROTHMAN, -
I THANK THE CHAIRMAN. THERE ARE GOOD INVESTMENTS AND THERE ARE
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| 06:34:32 |
THE CHAIR, -
BAD INVESTMENTS. I THINK ONE WOULD FIND IT DIFFICULT AND UNREASONABLE
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| 06:34:35 |
MR. ROTHMAN, -
TO STAY THAT IN THE PRESENT WORLD CLIMATE, ECONOMIC CLIMATE,
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| 06:34:40 |
MR. PASTOR, -
AS WELL AS ENERGY CLIMATE THAT THE UNITED STATES DOESN'T NEED TO DO MORE TO BECOME ENERGY
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| 06:34:48 |
Rothman, Steven R. - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
INDEPENDENT. WE DO NEED TO DO MORE. THIS IS A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP INVOLVING 50 RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES IN THE UNITED STATES WHERE FOR EVERY DOLLAR...
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| 06:35:39 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
VOTE. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA WILL BE POSTPONED. FOR WHAT...
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| 06:35:56 |
MR. FLAKE, -
AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK DESIGNATED AS NUMBER 4 OF PART C. THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE
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| 06:36:02 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: PART C, AMENDMENT NUMBER 4 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 111-209 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE OF ARIZONA. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION...
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| 06:36:15 |
MR. FLAKE, -
FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA. MR. FLAKE:
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| 06:36:20 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. CHAIRMAN, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT MY AMENDMENT
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| 06:36:23 |
THE CLERK, -
BE MODIFIED IN THE FORM THAT I PLACED AT THE DESK. MR. PASTOR:
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| 06:36:28 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
MR. CHAIRMAN, I OBJECT. THE CHAIR: OBJECTION IS HEARD. THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA IS RECOGNIZED. MR. FLAKE: I THOUGHT THE THIRD TIME MIGHT BE THE CHARM...
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| 06:36:40 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
APPARENTLY NOT. LET ME JUST MAKE THE CASE AGAIN. THE REASON THAT WE HAVE MARTIAL LAW THIS YEAR ON
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| 06:36:48 |
MR. PASTOR, -
APPROPRIATIONS BILLS IS BECAUSE WE WERE TOLD WE NEED TO STAY ON A TIME
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| 06:36:53 |
THE CHAIR, -
STRUCTURE. THAT WAS A BIT SUSPECT TO START WITH. WE'RE FINISHED WITH VOTING
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| 06:36:57 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
TODAY. WE FINISHED I THINK JUST BEFORE 4:00. WE'LL BE FINISHED WITH THESE AMENDMENTS AND BE OUT OF HERE BY 5:00 P.M. THAT'S 2:00 ON THE WEST COAST....
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| 06:41:17 |
THE CHAIR, -
RANKING MEMBER, MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, FOR PUTTING TOGETHER A REALLY GOOD BILL AND THE STAFF HAS DONE AN OUTSTANDING JOB WITH ALL OF THIS. AND WE
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| 06:41:27 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
CERTAINLY APPRECIATE ALL THE HARD WORK THAT THEY'VE DONE AND CONTINUE
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| 06:41:30 |
THE CHAIR, -
TO DO. IT WOULD BE THE MOST FOOLISH
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| 06:41:33 |
Berry, Marion "Robert" - U.S. Representative, [D] Arkansas
THING WE COULD POSSIBLY DO IN THIS COUNTRY. WE HAVE ECONOMICALLY SUCCEEDED AND LIVED OFF OF THE GREAT RESEARCH, MOST OF IT THAT WAS BEGUN BEFORE WORLD...
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| 06:44:02 |
THE CHAIR, -
OF $28 BILLION ON ETHANOL. WE KEEP HEARING YEAR AFTER YEAR AFTER YEAR, WE JUST NEED A SEED
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| 06:44:08 |
MR. BERRY, -
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| 06:44:09 |
THE CHAIR, -
CORN HERE, WE NEED TO IT PRIME THE
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| 06:44:11 |
MR. FLAKE, -
PUMP, IT'LL TAKE CARE OF ITSELF LATER.
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| 06:44:13 |
THE CHAIR, -
30 YEARS
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| 06:44:14 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
LATER, WE'RE STILL SUBSIDIZING AT $28 BILLION ANNUALLY. THEN WE HAVE TO MANDATE USE FOR IT. YOU CAN MAKE ETHANOL OUT OF AN OLD BOOT IF YOU SPEND ENOUGH...
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| 06:45:22 |
THE CHAIR, -
MAKE SURE THAT WE CONTINUE TO BE THE LEADER IN THE WORLD IN THESE AREAS AND WITH THAT, I ASK MY FELLOW
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| 06:45:29 |
Berry, Marion "Robert" - U.S. Representative, [D] Arkansas
MEMBERS TO VOTE AGAINST THIS AMENDMENT AND I YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE QUESTION IS...
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| 06:45:56 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
FOR A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA WILL BE...
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| 06:46:15 |
MR. FLAKE, -
AMENDMENT AT THE DESK DESIGNATED AS NUMBER FIVE IN PART CR. THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL
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| 06:46:21 |
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: PART C, AMENDMENT NUMBER FIVE, PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 111-209, OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE OF ARIZONA. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT...
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| 06:46:35 |
MR. FLAKE, -
645, THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA, MR. FLAKE, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES.
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| 06:46:40 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA.
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| 06:46:43 |
THE CLERK, -
MR. FLAKE: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT MY AMENDMENT BE MODIFIED IN THE FORM I PLACED AT THE DESK. MR. PASTOR: I OBJECT. THE CHAIR: THE OBJECTION IS
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| 06:46:53 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
HEARD. THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. FLAKE: LET THE RECORD STATE, FOUR TIMES NOW, FOUR TIMES ASKING UNANIMOUS CONDITION SENT TO SWAP FOR AN
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| 06:47:03 |
MR. FLAKE, -
AMENDMENT WE WOULD LIKE TO OFFER RATHER THAN ONE THE MAJORITY PARTY WOULD LIKE TO HEAR. BUT AGAIN, IT'S REJECTED. THIS AMENDMENT
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| 06:47:11 |
MR. PASTOR, -
WOULD PROHIBIT $2
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| 06:47:12 |
THE CHAIR, -
MILLION FUNDING FOR THE FORT MASON CENTER PIER TWO EARMARK
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| 06:47:17 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
AND REDUCE THE OVERALL COST OF THE BILL BY AN COMMENSURATE AMOUNT. ACCORDING TO THE SPONSOR, AND I DON'T SEE THE SPONSOR SERE TODAY, THE FORT MASON...
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| 06:49:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
TO THE VEHICLE PURCHASE AS OUTLINED IN THAT
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| 06:49:50 |
MR. PASTOR, -
MANAGER'S
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| 06:49:53 |
THE CHAIR, -
AMENDMENT. I AM COMMITTING TO WORK WITH ALL MEMBERS TO ADDRESS THAT
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| 06:49:56 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
THEIR CONCERNS WILL BE ADDRESSED IN CONFERENCE. THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA IS RIGHT. WE HAVE A CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED MARK IN THIS BILL THAT WILL ASSIST...
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| 06:52:16 |
THE CHAIR, -
SPONSOR IS THE CONGRESSWOMAN FROM SAN FRANCISCO. MR. FLAKE:
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| 06:52:21 |
MR. FLAKE, -
I BELIEVE THAT'S THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE. I MENTIONED BEFORE THAT THE CENTER CONTAINS A THEATER
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| 06:52:26 |
THE CHAIR, -
CALLED THE COWELL THEATER. LAST YEAR THEY CAN EARMARK'S
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| 06:52:29 |
MR. FLAKE, -
SPONSOR WENT ON A 12-CITY TOUR WITH HER NEW BOOK, "KNOW YOUR
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| 06:52:35 |
MR. PASTOR, -
POWER: A MESSAGE TO AMERICA'S DAUGHTERS."
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| 06:52:41 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
I THINK THAT THE MEMBER WHO REQUESTED THIS EARMARK CERTAINLY KNOWS HER POWER AND THAT'S PART OF THE PROBLEM WITH THIS EARMARK PROCESS. AGAIN, LET ME POINT...
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| 06:54:50 |
THE CHAIR, -
DIRECTED EARMARKS IN THIS BILL, ARE PART OF THAT 24%
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| 06:54:55 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
AND I'M HAPPY TO BELONG TO IT. SO WE'LL CONTINUE TO WORK WITH MR. FLAKE AND OTHER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND I YIELD BACK MY TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN...
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| 06:55:27 |
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA WILL BE POSTPONED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE...
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| 06:55:46 |
MR. FLAKE, -
DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK:
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| 06:55:48 |
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
PART C, AMENDMENT NUMBER 10, PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 111-209, OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE OF ARIZONA. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 645, THE GENTLEMAN...
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| 06:56:00 |
MR. FLAKE, -
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| 06:56:04 |
THE CHAIR, -
MEMBER OPPOSED, EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA. MR. FLAKE: I ASK UNANIMOUS
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| 06:56:08 |
THE CLERK, -
CONSENT THAT MY AMENDMENT BE MODIFIED IN THE MANNER AT THE DESK. MR. PASTOR: FOR THE FIFTH TIME, I OBJECT.
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| 06:56:15 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: OBJECTION IS HEARD. THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. FLAKE: I CAN'T SAY I'M SHOCKED BY NOW. THIS IS THE FIFTH TIME, I GUESS. THIS IS THE...
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| 06:56:27 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
THE AMENDMENT THIS IS A WE WOULD LIKE TO OFFER ON THIS SIDE OF THE AISLE, BUT AGAIN, WE'VE BEEN -- THIS REQUEST HAS BEEN REJECTED, NOT BECAUSE OF
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| 06:56:34 |
MR. PASTOR, -
TIME
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| 06:56:36 |
THE CHAIR, -
CONSTRAINS. WE'RE LIVING WITHIN THE TIME
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| 06:56:39 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
CONSTRAINTS. IT'S BECAUSE THE MAJORITY PARTY SEEMS TO ONLY WANT TO ENTERTAIN AMENDMENTS THAT THEY KNOW THEY CAN DEFEAT. THEY DON'T WANT ANYTHING CONTROVERSIAL...
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| 06:59:50 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM WASHINGTON STATE IS RECOGNIZED. MRS. MCMORRIS RODGERS: I APPRECIATE THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING
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| 06:59:56 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
TIME. I AM IN OPPOSITION TO THIS AMENDMENT. TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA'S POINT, IF THERE IS A WAY FOR US TO SET UP A SYSTEM WHEREBY UNIVERSITIES...
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| 07:00:10 |
THE CHAIR, -
BE INVESTING MORE IN THIS TYPE
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| 07:00:13 |
McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
OF EDUCATION. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT AMERICA'S COMPETITIVENESS, AND I LOOK AT WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THIS COUNTRY. AND WE TALK A LOT ABOUT OUR TAXES AND OUR...
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| 07:03:16 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK.
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| 07:03:18 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA. NEW JERSEY.
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| 07:03:20 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN: I YIELD BACK AT THIS TIME. THE
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| 07:03:24 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEMAN FROM
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| 07:03:27 |
THE CHAIR, -
ARIZONA. MR. FLAKE: MAY I INQUIRE AS TO THE TIME REMAINING?
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| 07:03:30 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN HAS TWO MINUTES. MR. FLAKE: TWO MINUTES. LET ME SAY AGAIN, HERE WE HAVE A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY.
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| 07:03:36 |
THE CHAIR, -
I'M SURE THAT IT'S A GREAT UNIVERSITY. I'M SURE THIS IS A GREAT PROGRAM THAT IT HAS, BUT WE HAVE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC
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| 07:03:42 |
MR. FRELINGHUYSEN, -
UNIVERSITIES ALL OVER THE COUNTRY
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| 07:03:44 |
THE CHAIR, -
THAT ARE HURTING BADLY. AND WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE FUNDING LIKE THIS AND WOULD LIKE
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| 07:03:48 |
MR. FLAKE, -
TO BE ABLE TO COMPETE FOR FUNDING LIKE THIS UNDER A
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| 07:03:50 |
THE CHAIR, -
PROGRAM WHERE THEY'RE ON EQUAL
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| 07:03:52 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
FOOTING, WHERE THE MONEY IS NOT EARMARKED OR CUT OFF THE TOP AND JUST AWARDED TO INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATIONS OR INSTITUTIONS. THAT'S THE PROBLEM WITH...
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| 07:05:20 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
FOR A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA WILL BE POSTPONED....
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| 07:05:34 |
MR. FLAKE, -
RISE? MR. FLAKE: I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK DESIGNATED AS NUMBER
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| 07:05:37 |
THE CHAIR, -
11 IN PART C. THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL
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| 07:05:39 |
MR. FLAKE, -
DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: PART C, AMENDMENT NUMBER
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| 07:05:42 |
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
11 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 111-209 OFFERED BY MR. FLAKE OF ARIZONA. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO THE HOUSE RESOLUTION OF 645, THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA, MR....
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| 07:05:55 |
MR. FLAKE, -
MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN
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| 07:05:58 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM ARIZONA. MR. FLAKE: MR. CHAIRMAN,
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| 07:06:00 |
THE CLERK, -
THIS AMENDMENT WOULD PROHIBIT $1.6 MILLION FROM FUNDING THE BOSTON ARCHITECTURAL COLLEGE
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| 07:06:07 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
URBAN SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT. I APPRECIATE THE FACT THAT BOSTON ARCHITECTURAL COLLEGE IS INTERESTED IN URBAN SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN ENVIRONMENT.
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| 07:06:20 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
THEY SERVE AS A MODEL FOR DENSELY BUILT AREAS SUCH AS THE BACK BAY HISTORIC DISTRICT. IN FACT, THE GREEN ALLY FUNDING FOR THIS EARMARK WOULD BE CONSTRUCTED...
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| 07:07:19 |
THE CHAIR, -
BENEFIT FROM IT FROM SOME INDIRECT WAY BECAUSE THEY LIVE THE RIVER. THE STORMWATER RUNS IN THE CHILES RIVER AND POLLUTES IT. I WANT TO MAKE
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| 07:07:27 |
MR. MARKEY, -
IT CLEAR. MY PRESUMPTION IS, I DON'T KNOW
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| 07:07:31 |
THE CHAIR, -
YET. I WANT TO MAKE
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| 07:07:34 |
Capuano, Michael - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
IT CLEAR. BASED ON THINGS I READ IN THE PAPER, THIS COLLEGE DOESN'T HAVE A LOBBYIST, EITHER FEDERAL OR STATE LOBBYIST. NOBODY IN THE SCHOOL HAS EVER...
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| 07:08:37 |
THE CHAIR, -
PROJECT? I JUST WONDER HOW THE RESIDENTS OF CHICAGO, FOR EXAMPLE, WHOSE
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| 07:08:42 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
ALLEYWAYS HAVE TO OUTNUMBER JUST ABOUT EVERY CITY IN THE WORLD FEEL ABOUT THIS EARMARK. IN 2006 CHICAGO CREATED ITS OWN GREEN ALLY INITIATIVE, ONE OF...
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| 07:11:43 |
THE CHAIR, -
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS IS A DONOR STATE ACROSS THE BOARD. WE PAY MORE IN TAXES THAN WE
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| 07:11:49 |
Capuano, Michael - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
GET BACK. MIGHT I DARE SAY THAT THE GENTLEMAN'S STATE IS NOT IN THAT CATEGORY. AND I DON'T MIND THAT. MR. FLAKE: WILL THE GENTLEMAN YIELD? MR. CAPUANO:...
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| 07:12:19 |
MR. FLAKE, -
THINK
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| 07:12:21 |
MR. CAPUANO, -
HE'S 1,000,000% RIGHT. I JOIN ME IN TEALLY DEALING WITH THE DEFICIT. ONE EARMARK AT A TIME DOESN'T DO IT. IT MAKES P.R. I'D RATHER BE READING THE HEALTH...
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| 07:14:20 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENTS IN PART D.
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| 07:14:29 |
MR. FLAKE, -
FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS RISE?
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| 07:14:32 |
Flake, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
MR. HENSARLING: I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK DESIGNATED NUMBER 1. THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: PART D, AMENDMENT...
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| 07:14:53 |
MR. HENSARLING, -
MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS. MR. HENSARLING: THANK YOU,
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| 07:14:57 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. CHAIRMAN. THIS IS AN AMENDMENT WHICH
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| 07:14:59 |
THE CLERK, -
WOULD STRIKE AN EARMARK FOR A HALF A MILLION DOLLARS TO THE NEW YORK METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF
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| 07:15:07 |
Hensarling, Jeb - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
ART. ACCORDING TO THE SPONSOR'S WEBSITE, THE MONEY WOULD BE USED, QUOTE, FOR NEEDED CONVERSION OF VARIOUS HVAC SYSTEMS
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| 07:15:17 |
Hensarling, Jeb - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
FROM OBSOLETE AND HIGH-ENERGY CONSUMING SYSTEMS TO DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS WHICH WILL VASTLY REDUCE ENERGY COSTS WHILE ALLOWING FOR GREATER CONSERVATION...
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| 07:19:53 |
THE CHAIR, -
PROJECT. THIS HAS BEEN VETTED BY MY OFFICE, THE ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE,
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| 07:20:00 |
Maloney, Carolyn - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY THAT WILL NOT ONLY -- AND THEY HAVE DECIDED THAT IT WILL NOT ONLY DIRECTLY AND POSITIVE LIM IMPACT MY DISTRICT, BUT...
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| 07:25:41 |
THE CHAIR, -
APPRECIATE THE FACT THEY DON'T WANT TO BORROW A HALF A MILLION
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| 07:25:44 |
MR. HENSARLING, -
DOLLARS FROM THE CHINESE AND SEND THE
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| 07:25:47 |
THE CHAIR, -
BILL TO THEIR CHILDREN AND
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| 07:25:49 |
Hensarling, Jeb - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
GRANDCHILDREN AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. THOSE ARE THE TAXPAYERS AND THE CITIZENS OF THE FIFTH DISTRICT OF TEXAS THAT I HAVE THE HONOR OF REPRESENTING....
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| 07:26:31 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS WILL BE POSTPONED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS RISE? MR. HENSARLING:...
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| 07:26:46 |
MR. HENSARLING, -
NUMBER 2. THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: PART
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| 07:26:50 |
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
D, AMENDMENT NUMBER 2, PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT NUMBER 111-209, OFFERED BY MR. HENSARLING OF TEXAS. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION NUMBER 645,...
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| 07:27:04 |
MR. HENSARLING, -
FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS.
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| 07:27:07 |
THE CHAIR, -
MR. HENSARLING: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN.
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| 07:27:10 |
THE CLERK, -
THIS IS AN AMENDMENT THAT WOULD STRIKE AN EARMARK ALSO KNOWN AS PORK BARREL SPENDING,
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| 07:27:18 |
Hensarling, Jeb - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
FOR PIER 36 REMOVAL IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, REDUCE THE OVERALL ACCOUNT BY $6.22
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| 07:27:29 |
Hensarling, Jeb - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
MILLION. APPARENTLY PIER 36 IS LOCATED ALONG THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY, APPARENTLY ACCORDING TO SAN FRANCISCO'S PORT AUTHORITY WHICH OWNS THE PIER REMOVAL...
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| 07:32:11 |
THE CHAIR, -
TO THE GENTLEMAN THAT THIS REMOVAL IN
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| 07:32:17 |
MR. PASTOR, -
2007 -- IN THE
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| 07:32:21 |
THE CHAIR, -
2007 WRDA BILL, THE FUNDS WERE
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| 07:32:24 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
AUTHORIZED SO THAT THE CORPS WOULD BEGIN REMOVING THE DETERIORATED PIER 36, WHICH IS LOCATED AT THE SAN FRANCISCO WATERFRONT. THIS PIER WAS BUILT IN 1908-1909,...
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| 07:34:55 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE QUESTION, WHY IS SHE BRINGING AT LEAST TWO OF THEM TODAY? SHE'S ALSO SAID, IT IS
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| 07:35:00 |
MR. HENSARLING, -
ABSOLUTELY IMMORAL, IMMORAL FOR US TO HEAP THOSE DEFICITS ON OUR CHILDREN.
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| 07:35:05 |
THE CHAIR, -
WHY IS SHE ASKING US TO
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| 07:35:06 |
Hensarling, Jeb - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
HEAP ANOTHER IMMORAL $6.22 MILLION OF DEBT ON TO OUR CHILDREN? IT'S TIME TO LEAD BY EXAMPLE. I URGE ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENT. I YIELD BACK THE BALANCE...
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| 07:35:39 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE QUESTION
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| 07:35:42 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE NOES HAVE...
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| 07:36:00 |
Pastor, Ed - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS WILL BE POSTPONED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE...
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| 07:36:13 |
MR. HENSARLING, -
I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK
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| 07:36:14 |
THE CHAIR, -
DESIGNATED NUMBER 4. THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL
|
| 07:36:17 |
MR. HENSARLING, -
DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: PART D, AMENDMENT NUMBER 4 PRINTED IN HOUSE
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| 07:36:21 |
Frelinghuysen, Rodney - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
REPORT 111-209 OFFERED BY MR. HENSARLING OF TEXAS. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION NUMBER 645, THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS, MR. HENSARLING, AND...
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| 07:36:33 |
MR. HENSARLING, -
MINUTES. THE CHAIR NOW RECOGNIZES THE
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| 07:36:36 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS. MR. HENSARLING:
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| 07:36:38 |
THE CLERK, -
THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. THIS IS AN AMENDMENT THAT WOULD STRIKE ANOTHER EARMARK. THIS ONE IS FOR HALF A MILLION DOLLARS, ACCORDING TO THE
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| 07:36:47 |
Hensarling, Jeb - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
SPONSOR'S WEBSITE, QUOTE, FUNDING WOULD BE USED BY THE BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER, NEW JERSEY, TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL AUTOMATICED REMOTE AND ELECT TRICK...
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| 07:36:58 |
Hensarling, Jeb - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
OWNED BY THE BOROUGH. IT WOULD USE, BUY DIRECTIONAL REAL-TIME FACILITIES BY THE CONSUMER, UNQUOTE. UNLIKE MY PREVIOUS AMENDMENTS, MR. CHAIRMAN, I STIPULATE...
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| 07:41:27 |
THE CHAIR, -
THAT WOULD PROVIDE A REAL BENEFIT TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER AND AS A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT IT WOULD SERVE AS AN EXAMPLE FOR THE
|
| 07:41:34 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
REST OF NEW JERSEY AND THE NORTHEAST AND INDEED THE WHOLE NATION
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| 07:41:37 |
THE CHAIR, -
OF HOW TO USE TECHNOLOGY TO CONSERVE ENERGY, TO USE IT MORE WISELY. IN FACT,
|
| 07:41:42 |
Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
EVERY DOLLAR SPENT TO PARAPHRASE MY FRIEND HERE, ON SMART METERING IS INDEED A DOLLAR WELL SPENT. MY CONSTITUENTS IN MY NEW JERSEY PAY SOME OF THE HIGHEST...
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| 07:44:30 |
THE CHAIR, -
NATIONAL ENERGY TAX WHICH COULD COST HIS CONSTITUENTS ANYWHERE FROM $1500,
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| 07:44:35 |
Hensarling, Jeb - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
TO $3,000. I BELIEVE IN THE VALU OF DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS AS WELL. MY CONSTITUENTS WOULD LIKE A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT, OF FISCAL SANITY IN THE UNITED...
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| 07:45:16 |
THE CHAIR, -
ABOUT THIS PROJECT AS I DO. I MUST SAY ENERGY
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| 07:45:20 |
MR. HOLT, -
HAS BEEN MY PROFESSIONAL
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| 07:45:22 |
THE CHAIR, -
FIELD FOR MOST OF MY
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| 07:45:25 |
Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
LIFE. THIS IS, I WOULD ARGUE, A GOOD INVESTMENT. TO REFER TO THE COMMENTS OF MY COLLEAGUE FROM MASSACHUSETTS A WHILE AGO, THIS APPROACH OF TRYING...
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| 07:47:47 |
THE CHAIR, -
PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS WILL BE POSTPONED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA RISE? THE QUESTION...
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| 07:48:03 |
MR. HENSARLING, -
TO RISE. ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY
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THE CHAIR, -
AYE. ALL THOSE OPPOSED SAY NO. THE AYES HAVE IT. THE COMMITTEE RISES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: MR. CHAIRMAN. THE CHAIR: MR. SPEAKER, THE COMMITTEE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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THE CHAIR, -
CONSIDERATION H.R. 3183 AND HAS COME TO NO RESOLUTION THEREON. THE CHAIR WILL ENTERTAIN REQUESTS FOR ONE-MINUTE
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| 07:49:05 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEECHES. THE GENTLELADY FROM KANSAS. >> I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER...
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Unidentified Speaker, -
STIMULUS, BUT KANSANS ARE STILL STRUGGLING. THE NATION'S DEFICIT HAS
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TOPPED $1 TRILLION FOR
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Jenkins, Lynn - U.S. Representative, [R] Kansas
THE FIRST TIME. AND SOME SAY IT COULD GROW TO $2 TRILLION BY THIS FALL. WE SHOULD BE ASHAMED. BUT RATHER THAN PUTTING THE BRAKES ON THIS OUT-OF-CONTROL...
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| 07:50:42 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HOUSE GOVERNMENT HEALTH CARE BILL CREATES. $1 TRILLION,
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MR. KIRK, -
1,000 PAGES, $1 BILLION PER PAGE. HERE
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| 07:50:52 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IS THE PATIENT AND OVER HERE IS THE DOCTOR. NOW, MODERATE REPUBLICANS HAVE A MUCH BETTER PLAN WE WILL
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| 07:51:00 |
Kirk, Mark Steven - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
PUT FORWARD. OUR MEDICAL RIGHTS ACT SAYS CONGRESS CANNOT RESTRICT THE DECISIONS OF YOU AND YOUR DOCTOR. AND ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR ALL OF THIS AND...
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| 07:51:41 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BE PERMITTED TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE, REVISE AND EXTEND THEIR REMARKS, AND INCLUDE THEREIN EXTRANEOUS MATERIAL. MR. JONES FROM NORTH CAROLINA ON JULY...
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MR. POE, -
MR. FORBES FOR JULY 16. MR. DREIER FOR JULY 16 AND JULY 17. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FLORIDA RISE? MR. KLEIN: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT TODAY FOLLOWING LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS AND ANY SPECIAL ORDERS HERETOFORE ENTERED INTO, THE FOLLOWING...
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MR. PALLONE, -
BE PERMITTED TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR FIVE MINUTES, TO REVISE AND EXTEND THEIR REMARKS, AND INCLUDE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THEREIN EXTRANEOUS
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MR. PALLONE, -
MATERIAL. MS. WOOLSEY,
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MR. MASSA, MR. KLEIN, MS. KAPTUR, AND MR.
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MR. KLEIN, -
DEFAZIO. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. THE CHAIR LAYS BEFORE THE HOUSE THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL REQUEST. THE CLERK: LEAVE OF ABSENCE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
GRANTED. PURSUANT TO 10 U.S. CODE 935-A AMENDED BY PUBLIC LAW 1
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THE CLERK, -
08-375, AND THE ORDERS OF THE HOUSE ON JANUARY 6, 2009, THE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CHAIR ANNOUNCES THE SPEAKER'S APPOINTMENT OF THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE TO THE BOARD OF VISITORS TO THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY. THE...
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THE CLERK, -
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. POE: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. UNDER THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 2 IT STATES
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| 07:53:59 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THAT EVERY 10 YEARS THERE WILL BE A COUNTING OF THE PEOPLE. THE PURPOSES ARE TWOFOLD, ONE, TO LEVY DIRECT TAXES, AND SECOND, TO FIND OUT HOW MANY...
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Poe, Ted - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
ON POPULATION. THAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CENSUS AND IT'S A GOOD PURPOSE. NEXT YEAR WE WILL HAVE ANOTHER UNDERTAKING OF THE CENSUS, OF THE COUNTING OF...
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| 07:59:27 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
AND THE RANKING MEMBER FOR MOVING THIS IMPORTANT BILL THROUGH THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE AND TO THE HOUSE
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Unidentified Speaker, -
FLOOR. THIS BILL FUNDS
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SOME OF THE MOST CRITICAL PROGRAMS IN SOUTH FLORIDA WHERE I LIVE AND MY
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| 07:59:38 |
Klein, Ron - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
CONSTITUENTS ARE VERY MUCH IN TUNE WITH THIS PARTICULAR BILL. I'D LIKE TO SPEND A FEW MOMENTS TODAY TO FOCUS ON HOW THIS BILL AFFECTS OUR AREA OF SOUTH...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ARTICLE THAT DOCUMENTED HOW EXISTING DISCLOSURE RIMPLETS ALLOW MANY OF THE COSTS -- REQUIREMENTS ALLOW MANY OF THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
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| 08:04:41 |
MR. JONES, -
DELEGATION TRIPS OVERSEAS TO GO UNREPORTED. RIGHT NOW WHEN MEMBERS OF
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| 08:04:45 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CONGRESS TAKE FOREIGN TRIPS USING COMMERCIAL AIRLINES, THE COSTS ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED IN
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| 08:04:50 |
Jones, Walter B. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
REPORTS PUBLISHED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. HOWEVER, THE COST OF MEMBERS TO FOREIGN TRIPS USING MILITARY AIRCRAFT ARE NOT. IN THE PAST, MEMBERS OF...
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| 08:07:47 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA
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MR. JONES, -
RISE? MR. BURTON: ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR FIVE MINUTES, REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. BURTON: THANK YOU, MR.
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MR. BURTON, -
SPEAKER. THIS IS NOT A ROAD MAP. THIS IS THE DEMOCRAT'S NEW HEALTH CARE PLAN. YOU CAN BELIEVE THAT? ALL THESE WHITE THINGS, I WAS JUST TALKING TO MY...
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| 08:08:23 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
NEW AGENCIES OF GOVERNMENT THAT WE'RE GOING TO HAVE TO PAY FOR IN ORDER TO TAKE CARE OF THE
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| 08:08:28 |
Burton, Danny "Dan" Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Indiana
HEALTH OF THE NATION. NOW THIS THING IS GOING TO COST BETWEEN $1 TRILLION AND $3 TRILLION OVER THE NEXT 10 YEARS. AND I DOUBT SERIOUSLY IF ANYBODY THAT'S...
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THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. MY COLLEAGUES, I WANT TO CALL EVERYONE'S ATTENTION TO SOMETHING THAT IS HAPPENING...
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Unidentified Speaker, -
VERY DISGRACEFUL. THERE IS A PLANT
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CALLED
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Unidentified Speaker, -
STELLAR DORA.
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WHEN I APPEARED ON A TV SHOW, I
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| 08:13:16 |
Engel, Eliot - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
TOOK OUT A PACKAGE OF COOKIES AND I TALKED WITH PRIDE ABOUT SOME OF THE THINGS THAT WERE BEING MADE IN MY DISTRICT. . THE COMPANY FOUNDED IN 1932 WAS...
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| 08:17:30 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER, THIS EVENING I HAVE TAKEN OUT THIS SPECIAL ORDER TO TALK ABOUT AN ISSUE THAT IS OF GRAVE IMPORTANCE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. THERE IS NO...
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| 08:17:44 |
MR. DREIER, -
ARE HURTING. WE ARE
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| 08:17:47 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SEEING TREMENDOUS LOSSES ACROSS THIS COUNTRY. PEOPLE
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| 08:17:52 |
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
ARE LOSING THEIR HOMES AND IN CALIFORNIA, THE STATE I'M PRIVILEGED TO REPRESENT, WE HAVE AN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE STATEWIDE OF 11.5%. PEOPLE ARE LOSING...
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| 08:39:07 |
Bilbray, Brian P. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
THEIR POLITICAL LEADERS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO STEP FORWARD AND SAY FOR THE PROSPERITY OF THE HEMISPHERE, WE MUST COOPERATE AND WORK TOGETHER. NOT JUST MILITARILY,...
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| 08:40:07 |
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
OF SPEAKER PELOSI UTILIZED THE RULES COMMITTEE WHERE I SIT AND IT WAS OVER MY PROTEST, OF COURSE, TO ACTUALLY SUBVERT AND PREVENT THE UP OR DOWN VOTE...
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| 08:40:45 |
Bilbray, Brian P. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
PROPOSAL, THEN YOU TURN AROUND WITH YOUR PARTNER, WHO ASKS YOU TO AGREE AND TO MOVE THIS AGENDA, TO SIT THERE AND STONEWALL AND REFUSE TO EVEN ALLOW...
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| 08:41:33 |
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
TRANSFORMATION FOR GOOD IN A FIVE-YEAR PERIOD OF TIME THAN COLOMBIA. AND THE REASON IS THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THE LEADERSHIP OF PRESIDENT URIBE, HE HAS NOT...
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| 08:43:18 |
Bilbray, Brian P. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
UNITED STATES IF THIS IS THE EXAMPLE WE'RE SETTING? AND MOVING ON FROM COLOMBIA, PANAMA IS REALLY A TIME-SENSITIVE ISSUE. MR. SPEAKER, WHILE WE SIT HERE...
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| 08:45:24 |
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
967 DAYS SINCE WE SIGNED THE AGREEMENT WITH COLOMBIA. PEOPLE FROM THE STATE OF THE GREAT GENTLEWOMAN FROM HINSDALE, ILLINOIS, WHO WORKED FOR CATERPILLAR...
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| 08:46:51 |
Biggert, Judy - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
NOT REGRESS TOWARDS HARMFUL PROTECTIONIST TRADE POLICIES. AND FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS. ARE ONE OF THE MANY WAYS TO IMPROVE ALL AMERICANS STANDARD OF...
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| 08:47:40 |
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
AND BACKWARD. IT IS A HUGE VEHICLE. I THINK IT HOLDS A MILLION GOLF BALLS IN ITS BASKET. YOU CAN IMAGINE HOW BIG THIS IS. BUT THIS IS SUCH AN IMPORTANT
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| 08:47:50 |
MRS. BIGGERT, -
PIECE OF
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| 08:47:53 |
MR. DREIER, -
EQUIPMENT. COLOMBIA HAS HAD SO
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| 08:47:56 |
Biggert, Judy - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
MANY OF THESE VEHICLES TO GO -- FOR TRADE, AND HERE AS YOU SAID WE HAVE THE TARIFF THAT HAS TO BE PAID BY COLOMBIA IS $200,000 PER VEHICLE FOR AN...
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| 08:49:59 |
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
BILLION IN 2008. AND U.S. IMPORTS FROM CHILE GREW FROM $3ST7 BILLION IN 2003 TO $8.1 BILLION IN 2008. NOW, I LOVE THOSE
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| 08:50:12 |
Biggert, Judy - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
GREEN GRAPES THAT COME IN FROM CHILE. AND THIS IS A THING WHERE FOOD PRODUCTS, ANYTHING THAT'S COMING FROM THERE, IS THAT WE SEND OVER OUR PRODUCTS WHEN...
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| 08:53:06 |
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
IN THE WORLD TO DEAL WITH NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUES AND OTHER CHALLENGES OUT THERE, WHAT GOOD IS OUR WORD AFTER A COMMITMENT WAS MADE THAT THERE WOULD...
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| 08:53:54 |
Biggert, Judy - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
REGULATION THAT IS ADDRESSED THE CONCERNS ABOUT THE -- REGULATIONS THAT ADDRESS THE CONCERNS ABOUT THE WORKERS. THEY AGREED TO AN ESTABLISHMENT OF...
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| 08:55:14 |
MR. DREIER, -
HERE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ARE OPPOSED TO IT. I NEVER UNDERSTOOD THAT. HOW CAN CREATING MORE JOBS FOR THE UNION MEMBERS AND WORKERS AT CAT
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| 08:55:24 |
MRS. BIGGERT, -
PILL', WHIRLPOOL, AND WIDE RANGE OF OTHER COMPANIES ACROSS THIS COUNTRY WOULD BE THE
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| 08:55:28 |
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
WRONG THING TO DO. OPENING UP MARKETS SO THAT THEIR PRODUCTS CAN BE SOLD INTO THOSE COUNTRIES, TO ME I CAN'T UNDERSTAND IT. WHEN WE'VE GOT THE UNIONS,...
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| 08:56:27 |
Biggert, Judy - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
TALK ABOUT ONE MORE ISSUE. THAT IS THAT THE U.S. TRADE DEFICIT IS SHRINKING. IN MAY THIS YEAR THERE WAS A 9.8 DECLINE IN THE U.S. TRADE DEFICIT. THAT...
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| 08:57:11 |
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
JOBS SURPLUS WITH OUR PARTNER COUNTRIES WITH THESE F.T.A.'S. I'M HAPPY TO FURTHER YIELD. MRS. BIGGERT: I THINK THAT THE SURPLUS HAS BEEN RUNNING $9.3...
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| 08:57:37 |
MRS. BIGGERT, -
ABOUT THIS IMPORTANT ISSUE. AGAIN I WILL SAY I KNOW THAT SHE AND MR. CONAWAY AND MR. HERGER AND OTHERS JOIN ME IN HOPING THIS WILL BE A BIPARTISAN
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| 08:57:47 |
MR. DREIER, -
AGREEMENT. LET ME JUST TAKE ONE MOMENT AS I PREPARE TO YIELD TO MY OTHER
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| 08:57:50 |
MRS. BIGGERT, -
COLLEAGUES AND I'M HAPPY TO YIELD AGAIN
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| 08:57:52 |
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
TO MY FRIEND FROM HINSDALE, TO TALK ABOUT THE MUCH MALIGNED NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT. MY FRIEND COMES FROM TEXAS, MY CALIFORNIA COLLEAGUE...
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Conaway, K. "Mike" Michael - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
EARLIER -- MR. CONAWAY: FOR THE MUCH ALIGNED FREE TRADE AGREEMENT. YOU HEAR MANY PEOPLE CRITICIZE IT BUT THEY DO IT OFF OF OLD DATA AND MISCONCEPTIONS....
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| 09:02:06 |
MR. DREIER, -
THE MOST INFLAMMATORY COMMENTS I'VE HEARD ON THIS FLOOR COME FROM MEMBERS OF OHIO.
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| 09:02:13 |
Conaway, K. "Mike" Michael - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
THAT'S A PRETTY STARTLING FACT THAT WE'LL HAVE TO CONFRONT THEM WITH PERHAPS NEXT TIME THEY BRING THAT UP. I'D LIKE TO MOVE BACK TO COLOMBIA. I THINK...
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| 09:03:28 |
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
OWN GENERAL MOTORS. AND SO A GENERAL MOTORS CAR MADE IN THE UNITED STATES BEARS A 35% TARIFF IF YOU TRY SELL IT IN COLOMBIA. SO YOU HAVE 35% TO THE...
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| 09:03:44 |
Conaway, K. "Mike" Michael - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
TARIFF. THEN WE'RE OUT OF -- WE DON'T COMPETE WELL ON A COST BASIS. SO THOSE ARE AMERICAN MANUFACTURING JOBS AND SPEAKING ON BEHALF OF THE AMERICAN TAXPAYER...
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| 09:04:38 |
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
ASSUMED THAT WITHIN A RELATIVELY SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, THAT WE IN BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS WITH WOULD DO OUR DUE DILIGENCE AT LOOKING AT THE AGREEMENT...
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| 09:05:25 |
MR. CONYERS, -
IN COLOMBIA. WE HAVE A -- AN ALLY, A STALWART ALLY IN PRESIDENT URIBE, AND WE NEED TO QUIT THUMBING OUR
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| 09:05:33 |
Conaway, K. "Mike" Michael - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
NOSE AT HIM, QUIT TREATING HIM LIKE A STEP-CHILD AND START TREATING HAD HIM LIKE THE FRIEND AND ALLY WE KNOW HIM TO BE BY RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF...
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| 09:08:06 |
MR. DREIER, -
AN UNFORTUNATE -- UNFORTUNATE THING. I BELIEVE THERE ARE INTELLIGENT PEOPLE WITHIN THE UNION
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| 09:08:12 |
Biggert, Judy - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
MOVEMENT HERE IN THE UNITED STATES WHO UNDERSTAND THAT CREATING JOBS IN THE UNITED STATES HINGES IN LARGE PART ON OPENING UP MARKETS WHERE 95% OF THE...
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| 09:08:23 |
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
BORDERS, AND YET THEY HAVE FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON AND THERE'S LOTS OF SPECULATION AS TO WHY THEY DO THIS, THEY HAVE CONTINUED TO DRUM UP AND REALLY PANDER...
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| 09:09:58 |
Herger, Walter "Wally" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
I REPRESENT, BUT TO OUR ENTIRE NATION. AND, MR. SPEAKER, THE NUMBER ONE CONCERN FOR AMERICANS RIGHT NOW IS THE ECONOMY. AMERICANS KNOW THAT THE HEALTH...
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| 09:12:33 |
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
ENTIRE WORLD? MR. HERGER: THAT IS ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. THE NUMBER ONE MANUFACTURING NATION IN THE WORLD. THE NUMBER ONE TRADING NATION IN THE WORLD....
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| 09:12:55 |
Herger, Walter "Wally" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
TRADE AND THESE JOBS PAY 13% TO 18% HIGHER WAGES. CLEARLY IT WOULD BE IN OUR NATION'S BEST INTEREST TO BUILD ON THIS RECORD, HELPING US THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT...
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| 09:18:51 |
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
I SAY, MR. SPEAKER, WE WILL CONTINUE THIS CONVERSATION AND CONTINUE TO WORK IN A BIPARTISAN WAY TO GET THE AGREEMENTS THROUGH TO CREATE MORE GOOD JOB...
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| 09:19:28 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
YOU. WE'RE DOING A JOINT HOUR HERE, OCCASIONALLY THOSE OF US WHO ARE PUSHING FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM TO HAPPEN FOR OUR
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| 09:19:39 |
Murphy, Christopher "Chris" S. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
CONSTITUENTS, THIS YEAR, HAVE COME DOWN TO THE FLOOR TO SHARE OUR THOUGHTS ABOUT THE URGENT NEED FOR REFORM. WE'RE SHARING THIS HOUR WITH THE 30-SOMETHING...
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| 09:28:44 |
Speier, Karen Lorraine "Jackie" Jacqueline - U.S. Representative, [D] California
AND TO THE 80% OF AMERICANS WHO DO HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE, I HAVE A FEW THINGS TO TELL THEM. RIGHT NOW, FOR ALL OF US THAT HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE, WE...
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| 09:38:46 |
Murphy, Christopher "Chris" S. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
YOU KNOW WHAT, THEY'RE NOT REALLY HAPPY IN THE JOB THAT THEY'RE IN, THEY WANT TO GO DO SOMETHING ELSE, OR THAT THEY REALLY HAVE A GREAT IDEA, A BUSINESS...
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| 09:42:21 |
MR. RYAN, -
TO BE THE REPUBLICAN HEALTH CARE PLAN
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| 09:42:23 |
MR. MURPHY, -
AND IT LOOKS VERY
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| 09:42:25 |
Ryan, Timothy "Tim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
SIMILAR TO THE REPUBLICAN ENERGY PLAN. NOT QUITE SURE EXACTLY WHAT IT IS. LOTS OF QUESTION MARKS NO, REAL SOLUTIONS FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. AND AS YOU,...
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| 09:47:49 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
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MR. RYAN, -
120%. THEY'VE HAD A LOT OF THINGS INCREASED IN THAT TIME,
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| 09:47:55 |
Murphy, Christopher "Chris" S. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
PROBABLY, FRAKLY, MR. RYAN, THE ONLY THING THAT COMPETES FOR THAT IS ENERGY COST. PROBABLY DEPENDING ON WHAT OIL WAS COSTING YOU FROM COMING ABROAD,...
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| 09:50:20 |
Ryan, Timothy "Tim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
THEY SPENT $3,000 AND A LITTLE CHANGE AND THEIR LIFE EXPECTANCY IS THREE YEARS MORE THAN OUR, TWO YEARS MORE THAN OURS AND A YEAR AND A HALF MORE THAN...
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| 09:52:55 |
Langevin, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Rhode Island
AND WORST OUTCOMES WHEN IT COMES TO HEALTH CARE AND THAT'S BECAUSE WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE NUMBER OF UNINSURED, WHEN YOUING A GATE IT, ALMOST -- OVER 47...
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| 10:00:42 |
Murphy, Christopher "Chris" S. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
HAD CONTROL TO THE LEVERS OF POWER DOWN HERE, THE FOLKS THAT HAVE BEEN DOING VERY WELL OFF THE STATUS QUO HAVE STOPPED HEALTH CARE REFORM FROM HAPPENING...
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| 10:01:47 |
Ryan, Timothy "Tim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
PIKE. SO THE REASON MR. LANGEVIN THINKS ABOUT THIS BEFORE HE GOES TO BED AND BEFORE HE GETS UPP IS BECAUSE WE KNOW THE COST OF INACTION. YOU DON'T...
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| 10:02:54 |
Murphy, Christopher "Chris" S. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
AND MEDICAID SYSTEMS. THE WAGES THAT PEOPLE NEVER GOT BECAUSE THEIR EMPLOYERS TOOK ALL THE TAX BREAKS MONEY THEY EARNED THAT YEAR AND SENT IT TO THE INSURANCE...
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| 10:06:37 |
Ryan, Timothy "Tim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
BE INCLUDED FOR YOUNG KIDS. VISION. THESE ARE ALL THINGS THAT AS WE SAVE THIS MONEY AND STEER IT BACK INTO THE FRONT END OF THIS PROGRAM, WE ARE GOING...
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| 10:10:32 |
Murphy, Christopher "Chris" S. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
SOMEBODY ELSE WAS ADMINISTERING OUT THERE THAT HAD A FINANCIAL INCENTIVE TO DENY CARE. SO THEY DECIDED THAT THEY WERE GOING TO TAKE ON THEIR HEALTH...
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| 10:13:27 |
Ryan, Timothy "Tim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
AN ANNUAL CAP ON OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES. WE'RE SAYING TO PEOPLE IN AMERICA, IN 2013 OR WHATEVER THE DATE IS THAT THIS GETS IMPLEMENTED, YOU WILL NOT GO...
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| 10:14:14 |
Murphy, Christopher "Chris" S. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
GOVERNMENT COMING IN HERE AND EITHER TAKING OVER OUR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM IN GENERAL OR PAYING FOR EVERYBODY'S HEALTH CARE OR EVEN ASKING INSURANCE COMPANIES...
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| 10:14:50 |
Ryan, Timothy "Tim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
TO CONTINUE TO PROMOTE, PREVENTIVE MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH TRAINING GRANTS AND THOSE KINDS OF THINGS WE THINK ARE IMPORTANT TO WHAT WE'RE TRYING TO...
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| 10:18:17 |
Murphy, Christopher "Chris" S. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
FOREVER REASON DECIDED NOT TO DO MUCH ABOUT THE COST OF OUR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM. AND WE ARE GOING TO GET THIS DONE. WE ARE GOING TO GET THIS DONE SO...
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| 10:19:07 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HERE. I'D LIKE TO BORROW THE CHART FROM MR. RYAN, I HAVE THE ONE HERE WITH ALL THE
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| 10:19:19 |
King, Steven "Steve" - U.S. Representative, [R] Iowa
DEMOCRATIC SOLUTIONS. I HAVE HERE SOMETHING THAT LOOKS LIKE THE BASIS OF IT, WHICH WAS HILLARY CARE. IF I GO BACK TO MY OFFICE IN IOWA AND I DIG THROUGH...
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| 11:19:15 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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Unidentified Speaker, -
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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