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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE PRAYER WILL BE OFFERED BY OUR CHAPLAIN, FATHER CONROY. CHAPLAIN CONROY: LET US PRAY. COMPASSIONATE AND MERCIFUL GOD, WE GIVE YOU THANKS...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE CHAIR HAS EXAMINED THE JOURNAL OF THE LAST DAY'S PROCEEDINGS AND ANNOUNCES TO THE HOUSE HIS APPROVAL THEREOF. PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 1 OF RULE 1...
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Johnson, Samuel "Sam" - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
ME, PLEASE? I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE,...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE CHAIR WILL ENTERTAIN UP TO FIVE REQUESTS FOR ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES ON EACH SIDE OF THE AISLE. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS...
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MR. JOHNSON, -
JOHNSON: TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE AND TO REVISE AND
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
EXTEND. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. JOHNSON: THANK YOU,
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Johnson, Samuel "Sam" - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
MR. SPEAKER. THIS WEEK THE PRESIDENT ADOPTED A NEW CAMPAIGN SLOGAN, "WE CAN'T WAIT," IN EFFORTS TO GET HIS $447 BILLION JOBS BILL PASSED BY CONGRESS,...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CONNECTICUT SEEK RECOGNITION? >>
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Unidentified Speaker, -
I ASK PERMISSION TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. >>
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Courtney, Joseph "Joe" D. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. MR. SPEAKER, FOR AMERICANS WHO ARE DISGUSTED WITH THE OBSTRUCTIONISM OF THE REPUBLICAN-CONTROLLED HOUSE, YESTERDAY, PRESIDENT...
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Courtney, Joseph "Joe" D. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
PROGRAM WILL ALLOW MILLIONS OF AMERICANS TO CONSOLIDATE THEIR STUDENT LOANS, LOWER THEIR INTEREST RATES AND ALSO CAP LOAN PAYMENTS, AGAIN, FOR...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM NEW YORK SEEK RECOGNITION? >> TO ADDRESS THE
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Unidentified Speaker, -
HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED. >> THANK YOU, MR.
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Hayworth, Nan - U.S. Representative, [R] New York
SPEAKER. PAUL MAN HAS SENT THE FOLLOWING LETTER TO ME. WE DON'T NEED OR WANT MORE GOVERNMENT SPENDING. CUT REGULATION, CUT TAXES, REPEAL THE 2010...
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Hayworth, Nan - U.S. Representative, [R] New York
THE HOUSE PASSED 15 BILLS THAT LAY DORMANT IN THE SENATE BECAUSE THE SENATE REFUSES TO TAKE ACTION, LIFT REGULATIONS, CREATE NEW ENVIRONMENTS AND...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MAINE SEEK RECOGNITION? MR. MICHAUD:
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MR. MICHAUD, -
TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MICHAUD:
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Michaud, Michael "Mike" - U.S. Representative, [D] Maine
I CALL ATTENTION TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE LAST FRIDAY THE PRESIDENT SIGNED THE FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS FOR COLOMBIA, PANAMA AND SOUTH KOREA. THE AMERICAN...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA SEEK RECOGNITION? >>
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Unidentified Speaker, -
I ASK PERMISSION TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. >> MR. SPEAKER,
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Forbes, J. "Randy" Randy - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
I RISE TODAY ON BEHALF OF THE CONGRESSIONAL PRAYER CAUCUS TO NOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF FATE IN OUR NATION'S HISTORY AND HIS FIRST INAUGURAL ADDRESS IN 1789...
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Forbes, J. "Randy" Randy - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
PEOPLE CAN IGNORE THE INVISIBLE HAND THAT CONDUCTS THE AFFAIRS OF MEN MORE THAN THE UNITED STATES. EVERYTHING SEEMS TO BE DISTINGUISHED BY A TOKEN OF...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA SEEK RECOGNITION? >> TO ADDRESS
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Unidentified Speaker, -
THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE AND TO REVISE AND EXTEND. THE SPEAKER
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. BARROW: THANK
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Barrow, John - U.S. Representative, [D] Georgia
YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. I ASK TO -- RISE TO ASK MY COLLEAGUES TO CO-SPONSOR THE APPROPRIATION SPENDING ACT. SOMETIMES WE GIVE THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH THE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARKANSAS RISE? MR. WOMACK:
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MR. WOMACK, -
TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. WOMACK: I RISE TO
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Womack, Steve - U.S. Representative, [R] Arkansas
REMEMBER ARKANSAS NATIVE HAIRY HARRISON WHO DIED AUGUST -- HARRY HARRISON WHO DIED AUGUST 2, AT THE AGE OF 95, AND WHO WILL BE BURIED TOMORROW IN...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK SEEK RECOGNITION? >> MADAM SPEAKER,
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Unidentified Speaker, -
I ASK TO SPEAK FOR ONE MINUTE AND TO REVISE AND EXTEND. THE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. >>
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Unidentified Speaker, -
THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. FAR TOO MANY AMERICANS HURT TODAY. MR. TONKO: THEY
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Tonko, Paul - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
HURT BECAUSE OF UNFAIR TAX POLICY. THEY'VE WITNESSED AS MORE AND MORE REPORTS ARE ISSUED THAT THE TOP INCOME STRATA HAS SEEN ITS INCOME GROW MORE THAN...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS SEEK RECOGNITION? MR. POE: I
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MR. POE, -
ASK PERMISSION TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
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Poe, Ted - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
MR. POE: MR. SPEAKER, DURING THE TEXAS WAR OF INDEPENDENCE, THE ENEMY TRIED TO REMOVE A CANNON FROM THE TOWN OF GONZALEZ. THE DEFIANT TEXANS FLEW A...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN SEEK RECOGNITION? >>
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Unidentified Speaker, -
MR. SPEAKER, PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 448, I CALL UP THE BILL H.R. 674 AND ASK FOR ITS IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE TITLE OF THE BILL. THE CLERK:
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THE CLERK, -
UNION CALENDAR NUMBER 169, H.R. 674, A BILL TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO REPEAL THE IMPOSITION OF 3% WITHHOLDING ON CERTAIN PAYMENTS...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 448, THE AMENDMENT PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-261 IS ADOPTED AND THE BILL, AS AMENDED, IS CONSIDERED AS...
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Camp, David "Dave" Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT ALL MEMBERS MAY HAVE FIVE LEGISLATIVE DAYS TO REVISE AND EXTEND THEIR REMARKS AND TO INCLUDE EXTRANEOUS MATERIAL ON H.R....
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. CAMP CAMP MR. SPEAKER -- MR. CAMP: MR. SPEAKER,
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MR. CAMP, -
I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE SPEAKER
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. CAMP: I RISE
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Camp, David "Dave" Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
IN STRONG SUPPORT OF H.R. 674. WHILE THIS LEGISLATION HAS 269 CO-SPONSORS, I'D LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE LEADERS ON THE BILL -- WAYS AND MEANS HEALTH COMMITTEE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN. MR. LEVIN: I YIELD
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MR. LEVIN, -
SUCH TIME AS I SHALL CONSUME.
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. LEVIN: I RISE IN
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Levin, Sander Martin - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
SUPPORT OF THIS BILL. IT SHOULD HAVE HAPPENED EARLIER. I THINK MOST OF US IF NOT ALL OF US AGREE THAT THIS PROVISION SHOULD BE REPEALED. IT IS NOT...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME IS RESERVED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. HERGER: THANK
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Herger, Walter "Wally" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. I RISE IN STRONG SUPPORT OF H.R. 674, THE 3% WITHHOLDING REPEAL AND JOB CREATION ACT....
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED. MR. HERGER: WITH
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MR. HERGER, -
THAT, I RESERVE THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE SPEAKER
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME IS RESERVED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN. MR. LEVIN: I YIELD
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MR. LEVIN, -
NOW AS MUCH TIME AS HE SHALL CONSUME TO MR. BLUMENAUER WHO IS A LEAD SPONSOR OF THIS BILL. THE SPEAKER
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM OREGON IS RECOGNIZED.
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Blumenauer, Earl - U.S. Representative, [D] Oregon
MR. BLUMENAUER: THANK YOU. I APPRECIATE YOUR COURTESY, MR. LEVIN, AS I APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH MY FRIEND, MR. HERGER, NO MOVING THIS...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR.
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MR. HERGER, -
HERGER: MR. SPEAKER, I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME.
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR.
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Herger, Walter "Wally" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
HERGER: AND I WANT TO THANK MY GOOD FRIEND FROM OREGON, MR. BLUMENAUER, FOR YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE LEAD CO-SPONSOR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE AISLE. THANK...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME IS RESERVED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN. MR. LEVIN: I NOW
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Levin, Sander Martin - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
YIELD AS MUCH TIME AS HE SHALL CONSUME, A MOST ACTIVE MEMBER OF OUR COMMITTEE, MR. PASCRELL FROM NEW JERSEY. THE SPEAKER PRO
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY IS RECOGNIZED. MR. PASCRELL:
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Pascrell, William "Bill" J. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
I COME TO THE FLOOR TODAY TO SUPPORT H.R. 674 WHICH WILL REPEAL A BURDEN ON GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS, PARTICULARLY SMALL BUSINESSES. I OPPOSE THE ENACTMENT...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. HERGER: MR. SPEAKER,
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Herger, Walter "Wally" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM MINNESOTA, MR. PAULSON, A DISTINGUISHED MEMBER OF THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE. THE SPEAKER PRO
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MINNESOTA IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR.
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Paulsen, Erik - U.S. Representative, [R] Minnesota
PAULSEN: MR. SPEAKER, I RISE IN FAVOR OF H.R. 674, A BILL THAT WOULD REPEAL THIS 3% WITHHOLDING RULE FOR PRIVATE CONTRACTORS INCLUDING HOSPITALS THAT...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN. MR. LEVIN: I DON'T
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MR. LEVIN, -
KNOW IF THE MAJORITY HAS ANY FURTHER SPEAKERS. MR. HERGER: I'M PREPARED
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MR. HERGER, -
TO CLOSE. MR. LEVIN: ALL RIGHT,
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MR. LEVIN, -
I'LL CLOSE. MR. HERGER: HAPPY TO
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MR. HERGER, -
RESERVE. MR. LEVIN:
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Levin, Sander Martin - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
I SUPPORT THIS LEGISLATION. IT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN PASSED IN THE FIRST PLACE. IT WAS NOT VETTED EFFECTIVELY BY THE THEN MAJORITY. IT'S TIME WE SUPPORT...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA.
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MR. HERGER, -
MR. HERGER: I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE SPEAKER
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. HERGER: AND
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MR. HERGER, -
I REQUEST UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ENTER INTO THE RECORD A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT.
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED. MR. HERGER:
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Herger, Walter "Wally" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
IN THIS LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT, THE ADMINISTRATION -- JUST TO QUOTE FROM IT -- THE ADMINISTRATION SUPPORTS PASSAGE OF H.R. 674 WHICH WOULD REPEAL A...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT IT HOUSE RESOLUTION 448 THE PREVIOUS QUESTION IS ORDERED ON THE BILL AS AMENDED. THE QUESTION IS ON ENGROSSMENT AND...
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THE CLERK, -
TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO REPEAL THE IMPOSITION OF 3% WITHHOLDING ON CERTAIN PAYMENTS MADE TO VENDORS BY GOVERNMENT ENTITIES.
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 1-C OF RULE 19, FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL IS POSTPONED. . FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM...
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Unidentified Speaker, -
MR. SPEAKER, PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 448, I CALL UP THE BILL H.R. 2576 AND ASK FOR ITS IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION. THE SPEAKER
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE TITLE OF THE BILL.
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THE CLERK, -
THE CLERK: UNION CALENDAR NUMBER 170, H.R. 2576, A BILL TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO MODIFY THE CALCULATION OF MODIFIED ADJUSTED GROSS...
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| 00:45:09 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 448, THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN, MR. CAMP, AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN, MR. LEVIN, EACH WILL CONTROL...
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| 00:45:19 |
Camp, David "Dave" Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT ALL MEMBERS MAY HAVE FIVE LEGISLATIVE DAYS TO REVISE AND EXTEND THEIR REMARKS AND TO INCLUDE EXTRANEOUS MATERIAL ON H.R....
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED. MR. CAMP: MR.
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MR. CAMP, -
SPEAKER, I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. CAMP:
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Camp, David "Dave" Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
I'M PLEASED TO COME TO THE FLOOR TODAY AND SHARE MY TIME WITH ONE OF OUR COMMITTEE'S NEWEST MEMBERS, REPRESENTATIVE DIANE BLACK. IN TAKING THE LEAD...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN. MR. LEVIN: I NOW YIELD
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Levin, Sander Martin - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
AS MUCH TIME AS HE SHALL CONSUME TO A VERY DISTINGUISHED MEMBER OF OUR COMMITTEE, MR. CROWLEY, FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK. THE SPEAKER
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK IS RECOGNIZED. MR. CROWLEY: THANK
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| 00:47:25 |
Crowley, Joseph - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I THANK MY FRIEND FROM MICHIGAN AND THE RANKING MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS FOR YIELDING ME THIS TIME. MR. SPEAKER, I...
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| 00:56:04 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLELADY FROM TENNESSEE. MRS. BLACK: THANK
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| 00:56:08 |
Black, Diane Lynn - U.S. Representative, [R] Tennessee
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I YIELD THE CUSTOMARY ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA, THE MAJORITY LEADER CANTOR. THE SPEAKER PRO
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| 00:56:16 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA IS RECOGNIZED. MR. CANTOR:
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| 00:56:19 |
Cantor, Eric - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
I THANK THE SPEAKER AND I THANK THE GENTLELADY. MR. SPEAKER, IT IS CLEAR THAT MANY BUSINESSES ACROSS THIS COUNTRY ARE FEELING THE ILL EFFECT OF THE...
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| 01:00:53 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN. MR. LEVIN: YES,
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| 01:00:59 |
MR. LEVIN, -
I YIELD TO THE GENTLEMAN. MR. CROWLEY: I JUST WANT
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| 01:01:08 |
Crowley, Joseph - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
TO RECOGNIZE FOR THE RECORD THAT THE MAJORITY LEADER DID NOT CHALLENGE MY POINT, IF THIS BILL PASSES THAT IT WILL IN FACT INCREASE TAXES ON THE MIDDLE...
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| 01:01:20 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY FROM TENNESSEE. >> THANK YOU, MR.
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| 01:01:23 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
SPEAKER. I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE
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| 01:01:25 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED. >> AND I'M HERE TO SPEAK ON
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| 01:01:30 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
MY BILL, H.R. 2576, WHICH WILL SAVE $13 BILLION BY ENSURING THAT MEDICAID DOLLARS WILL GO TO THOSE MOST IN NEED. MRS. BLACK: IT CREATED A
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| 01:01:41 |
Black, Diane Lynn - U.S. Representative, [R] Tennessee
NEW INCOME FORMULA THAT DETERMINES ELIGIBILITY FOR GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIZED HEALTH INSURANCE. THE MODIFIED ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME, OR COMMONLY NODE...
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| 01:06:00 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY'S TIME IS RESERVED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN. MR. LEVIN:
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| 01:06:04 |
MR. LEVIN, -
I YIELD TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK. MR. CROWLEY: THANK
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| 01:06:07 |
MR. CROWLEY, -
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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| 01:06:09 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK IS RECOGNIZED. MR. CROWLEY:
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| 01:06:11 |
MR. CROWLEY, -
I THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. WILL THE GENTLELADY YIELD? WILL SHE ANSWER QUESTIONS? MRS. BLACK: UNDER
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| 01:06:19 |
MRS. BLACK, -
YOUR TIME. MR. CROWLEY: YOU
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| 01:06:21 |
Crowley, Joseph - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
SUGGESTED THIS CHANGE IN MAGI AS IT PERTAINS TO TAX CREDITS THAT ARE ELIGIBLE TO THE MIDDLE CLASS UNDER THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT, IS THAT CORRECT?...
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| 01:06:35 |
MRS. BLACK, -
BLACK: THAT IS CORRECT. MR. CROWLEY: ARE YOU
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| 01:06:37 |
Crowley, Joseph - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
GOING TO MAKE THE SAME SUGGESTION THAT WE CHANGE THE ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE PURPOSES OF I.R.A. CONTRIBUTIONS? MRS. BLACK: SIR,...
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| 01:06:48 |
MRS. BLACK, -
TALKING ABOUT SOCIAL BENEFITS.
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| 01:06:51 |
Crowley, Joseph - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
MR. CROWLEY: WE'RE TALKING ABOUT TAX CREDITS FOR HEALTH CARE, YOU DON'T WANT TO MAKE CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR THOSE TAX CREDITS, IS THAT CORRECT?...
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| 01:07:14 |
Black, Diane Lynn - U.S. Representative, [R] Tennessee
AS THE BILL PROPOSES, THIS WOULD PUT INTO ALIGNMENT WITH OTHER FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. THAT IS THE INTENT OF THE BILL.
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| 01:07:23 |
Crowley, Joseph - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
MR. CROWLEY: YOU CAN ANSWER YOUR WAY BUT IT'S A SIMPLE QUESTION. WOULD YOUR BILL, IF PASSED TODAY, DENY PEOPLE WHO UNDER THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT TODAY...
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| 01:07:42 |
MRS. BLACK, -
BLACK: I HAVE ANSWERED YOUR QUESTION. MR. CROWLEY: WOULD YOU
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| 01:07:45 |
Crowley, Joseph - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
THEN SUGGEST THAT WE NOW DO THAT FOR OTHER AREAS OF THE CODE, NOT PERTAINING TO THE LOWER CLASS OR THE POOR IN THIS COUNTRY? I'M NOT SUGGESTING...
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| 01:10:51 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE TIME IS RESERVED. THE GENTLELADY FROM TENNESSEE. MRS. BLACK: THANK
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| 01:10:54 |
MRS. BLACK, -
YOU, MR. SPEAKER, AND I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE SPEAKER PRO
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| 01:10:58 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED. MRS. BLACK: IT IS DIFFICULT
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| 01:11:00 |
Black, Diane Lynn - U.S. Representative, [R] Tennessee
TO RECOGNIZE THE ARGUMENT ON THIS WHEN WE HAVE BIPARTISAN SUPPORT. ONCE AGAIN, I WANT TO READ THE STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY THAT CAME OUT...
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| 01:12:01 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY'S TIME IS RESERVED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN. MR. LEVIN: DOES THE
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| 01:12:05 |
MR. LEVIN, -
MAJORITY HAVE ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS? SO I RESERVE THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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| 01:12:12 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN HAS RESERVED. THE GENTLELADY FROM TENNESSEE. MRS.
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| 01:12:15 |
MRS. BLACK, -
BLACK: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. AND I YIELD AS MUCH TIME AS HE MAY CONSUME TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS, MR. HERGER -- EXCUSE ME -- THE GENTLEMAN FROM...
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| 01:12:29 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED. MR. HERGER:
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| 01:12:31 |
Herger, Walter "Wally" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
I APPLAUD MY GOOD FRIEND FROM TENNESSEE FOR HER LEADERSHIP. THIS SHOULD NOT BE A DIFFICULT QUESTION. EVEN THE PRESIDENT SUPPORTS THIS. I BELIEVE THE...
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| 01:13:32 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK HIS TIME. MR. LEVIN:
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MR. LEVIN, -
I RESERVE.
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| 01:13:35 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN, HIS TIME IS RESERVED. THE GENTLELADY FROM TENNESSEE.
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| 01:13:39 |
Black, Diane Lynn - U.S. Representative, [R] Tennessee
MRS. BLACK: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER, AND I YIELD AS MUCH TIME THAT HE MAY CONSUME TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS, MR. BRADY, A MEMBER OF THE WAYS AND MEANS...
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| 01:13:47 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS IS RECOGNIZED. MR. BRADY: THANK YOU,
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| 01:13:50 |
Brady, Kevin - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
MR. SPEAKER. I WANT TO THANK CONGRESSWOMAN BLACK FOR HER LEADERSHIP ON THIS VERY COMMONSENSE ISSUE, SO COMMON SENSE THE TIME WHERE IT SEEMS LIKE...
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| 01:16:07 |
Crowley, Joseph - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
AND IN FRIENDSHIP. THE GENTLEMAN'S A FAIR MEMBER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE AISLE. WE WORK WELL TOGETHER ON OTHER ISSUES. YOU MAKE A POINT ABOUT $64,000...
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| 01:16:37 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
WE COULD CONTINUE THIS CONVERSATION OFF THE FLOOR. MR. CROWLEY: IN MY DISTRICT
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| 01:16:41 |
MR. CROWLEY, -
IN QUEENS NEW YORK, IN THE BRONX, $64,000 DON'T GET YOU FAR. IT JUST DOESN'T. >> WELL, THOSE WHO ARE
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| 01:16:47 |
Brady, Kevin - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
MAKING $20,000 A YEAR, IT GOES EVEN LESS FAR. IT SEEMS TO ME -- MR. BRADY: WE HAVE HAD GREAT DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THIS. BUT AGAIN, MEDICAID, FOR THOSE...
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| 01:17:30 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN. MR. LEVIN: IS
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| 01:17:34 |
MR. LEVIN, -
THE MAJORITY READY TO CLOSE? MRS. BLACK: WE
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| 01:17:38 |
MRS. BLACK, -
ARE READY TO CLOSE. MR. LEVIN: I
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| 01:17:40 |
MR. LEVIN, -
YIELD TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK AND THEN I'LL CLOSE AND THEN YOU'LL CLOSE. THE
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| 01:17:44 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK IS RECOGNIZED.
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| 01:17:46 |
Crowley, Joseph - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
MR. CROWLEY: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN ONCE AGAIN. IT'S BEEN SAID ON THE FLOOR ONCE AGAIN, THIS BILL HAS BIPARTISAN SUPPORT. I DON'T DOUBT...
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| 01:19:54 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN. MR. LEVIN: SO WE ARE
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| 01:19:56 |
MR. LEVIN, -
READY TO CLOSE? I YIELD MYSELF THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE
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| 01:19:59 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. LEVIN:
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| 01:20:01 |
MR. LEVIN, -
HOW MUCH TIME IS THAT? THE
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| 01:20:02 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN HAS 14 1/2 MINUTES. MR. LEVIN: I WON'T USE
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| 01:20:07 |
Levin, Sander Martin - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
THAT. FIRST OF ALL I'M GLAD THE MAJORITY LEADER CAME TO THE FLOOR TO TALK ABOUT JOBS. THIS SET OF BILLS IS NOT A JOBS BILL. TO CALL IT THAT IS A PURE...
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| 01:29:16 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY FROM TENNESSEE. MRS. BLACK:
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| 01:29:18 |
MRS. BLACK, -
THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE SPEAKER PRO
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| 01:29:22 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED. MRS. BLACK: CAN I ASK HOW
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| 01:29:24 |
MRS. BLACK, -
MUCH TIME I HAVE LEFT? THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I ALSO ASK -- REQUEST UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO INCLUDE THE STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY IN THE RECORD....
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| 01:29:31 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED.
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| 01:29:33 |
Black, Diane Lynn - U.S. Representative, [R] Tennessee
MRS. BLACK: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. THIS BIPARTISAN SOLUTION WOULD BRING MEDICAID BACK INTO LINE WITH OTHER FEDERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND ENSURE THAT...
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| 01:30:20 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK HER TIME. PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 448, THE PREVIOUS QUESTION IS ORDERED ON THE BILL. THE QUESTION...
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| 01:30:34 |
Camp, David "Dave" Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO MODIFY THE CALCULATION OF MODIFIED ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN...
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| 01:30:45 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE QUESTION IS ON PASSAGE OF THE BILL. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. THE AYES HAVE IT. MR. LEVIN: I ASK FOR
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| 01:30:54 |
MR. LEVIN, -
THE YEAS AND NAYS.
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| 01:30:55 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE 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...
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| 01:55:07 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: ON THIS VOTE -- THE SPEAKER PRO
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| 01:56:30 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: ON THIS VOTE THE YEAS ARE 262. THE NAYS ARE 157. THE BILL IS PASSED. WITHOUT OBJECTION THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER IS LAID UPON THE TABLE. ...
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| 01:56:50 |
THE CLERK, -
NUMBER 169. H.R. 674. A BILL TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO REPEAL THE IMPOSITION OF 3% WITHHOLDING ON CERTAIN PAYMENTS MADE TO VENDORS...
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| 01:57:05 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE HOUSE WILL BE IN ORDER. THE HOUSE WILL BE IN ORDER. WOULD ALL MEMBERS PLEASE TAKE THEIR CONVERSATIONS FROM THE FLOOR. CLEAR THE AISLES....
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| 01:59:06 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: ONCE AGAIN, WILL MEMBERS PLEASE TAKE THEIR CONVERSATIONS FROM THE FLOOR. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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| 01:59:49 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY SEEK RECOGNITION? DREESDREES -- MR. ANDREWS:
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| 01:59:53 |
MR. ANDREWS, -
MR. SPEAKER, I HAVE A MOTION TO RECOMMIT AT THE DESK.
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| 01:59:55 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: IS THE GENTLEMAN OPPOSED TO THE BILL? MR. ANDREWS: YES, I AM, IN
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| 01:59:58 |
MR. ANDREWS, -
ITS PRESENT FORM.
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| 02:00:00 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN QUALIFIES. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN SEEK RECOGNITION? >> MR. SPEAKER,
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| 02:00:12 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
I RESERVE A POINT OF ORDER.
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| 02:00:13 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: POINT OF ORDER IS RESERVED. CLERK WILL REPORT THE MOTION.
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| 02:00:17 |
THE CLERK, -
THE CLERK: MR. ANDREWS OF NEW JERSEY MOVES TO RECOMMIT THE BILL, H.R. 674, TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE SAME BACK...
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| 02:00:39 |
Camp, David "Dave" Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
SPEAKER. MR. SPEAKER, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT FURTHER READING OF THE MOTION BE DISPENSED WITH. THE SPEAKER
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| 02:00:44 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: IS THERE OBJECTION? WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE READING IS DISPENSED WITH. PURSUANT TO THE RULE, THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY IS RECOGNIZED...
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| 02:01:21 |
MR. ANDREWS, -
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. MR. SPEAKER, THIS ENDS YET ANOTHER WEEK FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WITHOUT CONSIDERATION OF A MEANINGFUL JOBS BILL. >> MR....
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| 02:01:34 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
IS NOT IN ORDER. MR. ANDREWS: MORE
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| 02:01:42 |
Andrews, Robert - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
MEANINGFULLY, THOUGH, THIS CONCLUDES ANOTHER WEEK WHERE A NIGHTMARE IS ABOUT TO COME TRUE FOR OUR CONSTITUENTS. THIS IS ANOTHER WEEK WITHOUT A PAYCHECK...
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| 02:06:43 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN SEEK RECOGNITION? >> MR. SPEAKER, I WITHDRAW
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| 02:06:47 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
MY POINT OF ORDER AND SEEK TIME IN OPPOSITION TO THE MOTION. THE SPEAKER
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| 02:06:52 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN'S RESERVATION IS WITHDRAWN. THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. >> THANK YOU, MR.
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| 02:06:58 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
SPEAKER. THE UNDERLYING BILL THAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT HERE TODAY WHICH REPEALS THE 3% ACROSS THE BOARD D -- ACROSS-THE-BOARD RULE IS CO-SPONSORED BY...
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| 02:07:11 |
Camp, David "Dave" Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
CAMP: THIS BILL HAS BEEN ENDORSED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, AS IS. AND WHEN THE CURRENT MINORITY WAS IN THE MAJORITY AND THE STIMULUS...
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| 02:08:56 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE PREVIOUS QUESTION IS ORDERED ON THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT. THE QUESTION IS ON THE MOTION. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE...
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| 02:09:09 |
MR. ANDREWS, -
ANDREWS: MR. SPEAKER, ON THAT I WOULD ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE.
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| 02:09:12 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: A RECORDED VOTE IS REQUESTED. ALL THOSE IN FAVOR OF TAKING THIS VOTE BY THE YEAS AND NAYS WILL RISE AND REMAIN STANDING UNTIL...
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| 02:25:42 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: ON THIS VOTE THE AYES ARE 183. NAYS, 235. THE MOTION IS NOT ADOPTED. THE QUESTION IS ON THE BILL -- PASSAGE OF THE BILL. THOSE IN FAVOR WILL...
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| 02:26:06 |
MR. LEVIN, -
ASK FOR THE YEAS AND NAYS. THE SPEAKER PRO
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| 02:26:09 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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 AND NAYS...
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| 02:42:28 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: ON THIS VOTE THE YEAS ARE -- THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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| 02:43:01 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ON THIS VOTE THE YEAS ARE 405, THE NAYS, 16. THE BILL IS PASSED. WITHOUT OBJECTION, A MOTION TO RECONSIDER IS LAID ON THE TABLE. FOR WHAT PURPOSE...
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| 02:43:18 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE, REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER
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| 02:43:23 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR.
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| 02:43:28 |
Dingell, John D. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
DINGELL: MR. SPEAKER, I HAVE SAD NEWS FOR THE HOUSE TODAY. I RISE TO INFORM THE HOUSE THAT WE LOST A FORMER MEMBER OF THIS GREAT INSTITUTION. HE WAS...
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| 02:44:41 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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| 02:44:44 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA SEEK RECOGNITION? >> MR.
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| 02:44:48 |
Thompson, Glenn "G.T." - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
SPEAKER, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS TODAY IT ADJOURNS TO MEET AT 1:00 P.M. ON MONDAY NEXT. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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| 02:44:56 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA SEEK RECOGNITION? THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. >> I RISE TODAY TO HONOR
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| 02:45:12 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
THE LIFE OF ROY RUDE WHO PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 8. MR. ROONEY: ROY WAS A LONG
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| 02:45:18 |
Rooney, Thomas "Tom" J. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
TIME RESIDENT AND FOUNDING FATHER OF MY HOMETOWN. HE WAS BORN IN 1918 ON A FARM IN JEW PITTER, FLORIDA, ONE OF 11 CHILDREN. HE SPENT HIS EARL YEARS...
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| 02:46:21 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE SEEK RECOGNITION? MR. COHEN: TO ADDRESS THE
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| 02:46:28 |
MR. COHEN, -
HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER
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| 02:46:29 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN VIRGINIA TECH. MR. COHEN: THANK
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| 02:46:31 |
Cohen, Stephen "Steve" - U.S. Representative, [D] Tennessee
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. TONIGHT'S GOING TO BE THE 6TH GAME OF THE WORLD SERIES. AND SPORTS MEANS MONEY AND BUSINESS AND JOBS. ST. LOUIS ECONOMY HAS BEEN SPURRED...
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| 02:47:40 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO SEEK RECOGNITION? WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE...
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| 02:47:55 |
Tipton, Scott - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
GREAT PRIVILEGE TO RISE IN COMMENDATION OF SERGEANT ROBERT B. COUDRY WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY WITH GREAT HONOR AND PRIDE. HE GAVE HIS LIFE FOR OUR COUNTRY...
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| 02:48:35 |
Tipton, Scott - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
INCLUDED FLYING INTO ACTIVE COMBAT ZONES TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE RESCUE TROOPS UNDER FIRE. HE WAS HIGHLY DECORATED FOR HIS SERVICE, EARNING THE...
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| 02:49:13 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM TEXAS RISE? MS. JACKSON LEE:
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| 02:49:18 |
MS. JACKSON LEE, -
TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER
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| 02:49:20 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MS. JACKSON LEE: I THANK
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| 02:49:24 |
Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
YOU VERY MUCH, MR. SPEAKER. I AM DELIGHTED TO RISE TO INDICATE THAT WE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE GOOD AMERICANS AND TO BE THE KIND OF RESILIENT,...
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| 02:51:04 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA RISE?
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| 02:51:10 |
MR. THOMPSON, -
MR. THOMPSON: MR. SPEAKER REQUEST UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE, REVISE AND EXTEND. THE SPEAKER
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| 02:51:14 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. THOMPSON: MR.
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| 02:51:17 |
Thompson, Glenn "G.T." - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
SPEAKER, NOT ONLY CAN WE NOT WAIT, WE CAN'T AFFORD TO WAIT AND HERE IN THE HOUSE WE HAVEN'T WAITED. WITH THIS WEEK'S PASSAGE OF H.R. 1904, THE SOUTHEAST...
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| 02:52:23 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA RISE? >> TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE
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| 02:52:29 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER
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| 02:52:30 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. >> MR. SPEAKER, ON
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| 02:52:33 |
Nugent, Richard B. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
OCTOBER 12, 2011, THE HOUSE TOOK AN IMPORTANT STEP IN ADDRESSING THE ALARMING NUMBER OF UNEMPLOYED VETERANS CURRENTLY LIVING WITHIN THE UNITED STATES...
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| 02:52:47 |
Nugent, Richard B. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
THIS LEGISLATION WILL CONFRONT THE RISING UNEMPLOYMENT PROBLEMS THAT OUR VETERANS IN THE U.S. ARE FACING. PROVIDING VETERANS OF PAST ERR ROARS WITH ADDITIONAL...
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| 02:53:45 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. PURSUANT TO SECTION 3-B OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 448, H.R. 2576 IS LAID UPON THE TABLE. THE CHAIR IS PREPARED TO RECOGNIZE...
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| 02:54:47 |
Duncan, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] South Carolina
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I'M PREPARED REMARKS TODAY BUT I WANT TO TALK ABOUT YUCCA MOUNTAIN. E HEARD A LOT OF TALK THIS WEEK ABOUT THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES...
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| 02:55:29 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. UNDER THE SPEAKER'S ANNOUNCED POLICY OF JANUARY 5, 2011, THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS, MR. GOHMERT, IS...
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| 02:55:57 |
Gohmert, Louis "Louie" B. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. FOR GOING ON A COUPLE MONTHS NOW WE HAVE BEEN HEARING THE PRESIDENT SAY WE NEED TO PASS HIS JOBS BILL. PASS HIS JOBS BILL, RIGHT...
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| 02:58:58 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
WOULD THE GENTLEMAN YIELD? MR.
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| 02:59:00 |
MR. GOHMERT, -
GOHMERT: I CERTAINLY WILL YIELD TO MY FRIEND FROM TEXAS. MR. BARTON: I WANT TO THANK
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| 02:59:04 |
Barton, Joe - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
YOU FOR TAKING THIS TIME TO SPEAK ON THIS SUBJECT. I THINK IT'S COMMENDABLE YOU WOULD DO THAT AND I THINK YOU ARE EXACTLY RIGHT AND I WOULD ENCOURAGE...
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| 02:59:30 |
Gohmert, Louis "Louie" B. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
SO UNEXPECTED AND UNNECESSARY AND IT ACTUALLY MEANS A GREAT DEAL. THANK YOU. WELL, SOMEBODY WHO'S BEEN HERE SHRUGGING IT OUT LONGER THAN I WOULD EVER...
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| 03:56:38 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. ALL MEMBERS ARE REMINDED FOR REFRAIN IN ENGAGING -- FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS...
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| 03:56:56 |
MR. GOHMERT, -
I MOVE THAT WE ADJOURN. THE SPEAKER
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| 03:56:58 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE QUESTION IS ON THE MOTION TO ADJOURN. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. THE AYES HAVE IT. THE MOTION IS ADOPTED. ACCORDINGLY,...
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