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THE CHAPLAIN, -
JOIN TOGETHER IN PRAYER. MOST GRACIOUS AND ENABLING GOD, AWAKEN WITHIN OUR HEARTS AND MINDS THE ABILITY TO REASON AND DISCUSS DIFFERENCES SO THAT WE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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...
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Unidentified Speaker, -
SPEAKER. THE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY SEEK RECOGNITION? >> PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 1, RULE
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Unidentified Speaker, -
1, I DEMAND A VOTE ON AGREEING TO THE SPEAKER'S APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL.
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CHAIR WILL PUT THE QUESTION TO THE JOURNAL. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. THE AYES HAVE. IT THE JOURNAL...
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Unidentified Speaker, -
HAVE IT. THE JOURNAL IS APPROVED. >> MR.
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Lance, Leonard - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
SPEAKER, I OBJECT TO THE VOTE ON THE GROUNDS THAT A QUORUM IS NOT PRESENT AND I MAKE A POINT OF ORDER THAT A QUORUM IS NOT PRESENT. THE SPEAKER PRO...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ALL FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THIS QUESTION SHALL BE POSTPONED. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE SHALL BE LED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARKANSAS, MR.
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Crawford, Rick - U.S. Representative, [R] Arkansas
CRAWFORD. MR. CRAWFORD: I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION, UNDER...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN FROM LOUISIANA, MR. LANDRY, IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. LANDRY: THANK YOU,
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Landry, Jeffrey "Jeff" M. - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
MR. SPEAKER. MR. SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY TO THANK OUR GUEST CHAPLAIN, MR. GERALD THERIOT, FOR HIS DEDICATED LIFE OF PUBLIC SERVICE. HE IS A RETIRED VETERAN...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE CHAIR WILL ENTERTAIN UP TO 15 FURTHER REQUESTS FOR ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES ON EACH SIDE OF THE AISLE....
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Unidentified Speaker, -
UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE, REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER PRO
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN FROM SOUTH CAROLINA IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE.
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Wilson, Addison "Joe" Graves - U.S. Representative, [R] South Carolina
MR. WILSON: MR. SPEAKER, IN HIS 2008 CAMPAIGN DURING AN INTERVIEW WITH THE SAN FRAN CHRONICLE, THE PRESIDENT PROMISED -- SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE,...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN SEEK RECOGNITION? >> I ASK
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Unidentified Speaker, -
UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE.
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. >> MR. SPEAKER, IT'S BEEN
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Baca, Joe - U.S. Representative, [D] California
OVER 400 DAYS SINCE THE REPUBLICANS TOOK CONTROL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THEY STILL HAVE NOT PUT FORWARD A JOB AGENDA. INSTEAD OF FOCUSING...
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Baca, Joe - U.S. Representative, [D] California
AT THE PUMP ARE ON THE RISE ACROSS THE NATION. AMERICAN FAMILIES ARE HURTING. IT'S TIME FOR REPUBLICANS TO STOP POLITICAL GAMES AND WORK WITH DEMOCRATS...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO SEEK REC NIX? -- RECOGNITION? >> I ASK UNANIMOUS
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Unidentified Speaker, -
CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE, REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. >> MR. SPEAKER, HERE'S THE
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Johnson, Bill - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
SIGN AT A GAS STATION AT THE CORNER OF PIKE STREET AND I-77 IN OHIO. $3.69 FOR A GALLON OF UNLEADED REGULAR AND IT'S ONE EXAMPLE OF SURGING GAS PRICES...
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Johnson, Bill - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
ONE INDICATOR THAT PRESIDENT OBAMA'S ENERGY POLICIES HAVE FAILED AMERICA AND ARE CONTINUING TO MAKE OUR ECONOMY WORSE. HE SAYS THAT HE WANTS AN ALL-OF-THE-ABOVE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM COLORADO SEEK RECOGNITION? WITHOUT...
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DeGette, Diana L. - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
MR. SPEAKER, TODAY I RISE TO ANNOUNCE THE INAUGURAL WOMEN'S HEALTH WEDNESDAY. STARTING TODAY AND CONTINUING FOR EVERY WEDNESDAY, MEMBERS OF THIS DISTINGUISHED...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA SEEK RECOGNITION? >> UNANIMOUS
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Unidentified Speaker, -
CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. >> MR. SPEAKER, THIS EVENING
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Pitts, Joseph "Joe" - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
THE HOUSE WILL CONSIDER H.RES. 556, CONDEMNING IRAN FOR THEIR PERSECUTION, IMPRISONMENT AND SENTENCING TO DEATH OF A CHRISTIAN PASTOR, YOUCEF NADARKHANI....
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA SEEK RECOGNITION? >> TO ADDRESS THE
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Unidentified Speaker, -
HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. >> TODAY I'M THINKING ABOUT
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Chu, Judy - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THE 99% OF AMERICAN WOMEN WHO HAVE USED BIRTH CONTROL. TODAY I'M THINKING ABOUT THE 98% OF CATHOLIC WOMEN WHO HAVE USED BIRTH CONTROL. BIRTH CONTROL...
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MS. CHU, -
NOT FAIR. THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION'S POLICY CHANGES THIS AND IS FAIR. IT'S ABOUT TIME THAT WOMEN GET A BREAK FOR ALL THAT THEY DO TO RAISE CHILDREN IN...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HER TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARKANSAS SEEK RECOGNITION? >> UNANIMOUS
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Unidentified Speaker, -
CONSENT TO ADDRESS THES WHOS WHO -- ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WITHOUT OBJECTION. >> THANK
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Crawford, Rick - U.S. Representative, [R] Arkansas
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I RISE TODAY TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF CHRISTINE PAR. ALTHOUGH SHE PASSED AWAY EARLIER THIS MONTH HER MEMORY WILL LIVE ON. FOR NEARLY...
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Crawford, Rick - U.S. Representative, [R] Arkansas
CRAWFORD: MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HER FAMILY. I KNOW THAT KRIS IS NOW IN HEAVEN. WHILE HER PRESENCE WILL BE MISSED HER EXAMPLE WILL BE A ...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM NEW YORK SEEK RECOGNITION? >> UNANIMOUS CONSENT
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Unidentified Speaker, -
TO SPEAK FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLELADY FROM NEW YORK IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. >>
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McCarthy, Carolyn - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I RISE TODAY TO SPEAK ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF ENSURING COVERAGE FOR CONTRACEPTIVES AND THE IMPACT THIS HAS ON WOMEN'S HEALTH....
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McCarthy, Carolyn - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
OF RELIABLE INFORMATION ABOUT HEALTH CARE CHOICES. AND BECAUSE MANY WOMEN, IT'S TIME TO TAKE POLITICS OUT OF WOMEN'S HEALTH. AND IT'S TIME TO ENSURE...
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THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: -- THE SPEAKER PRO
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY SEEK RECOGNITION? >> UNANIMOUS
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Unidentified Speaker, -
CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. . MR. WLANS: THANK YOU,
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Lance, Leonard - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
MR. SPEAKER. TODAY MARKS THE FIFTH ANNUAL RARE DISEASE DAY, A DAY DEVOTED TO BRINGING ATTENTION TO THE NEEDS OF THOSE WITH RARE DISEASES. THERE ARE...
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Lance, Leonard - U.S. Representative, [R] New Jersey
LANCE: BUREAUCRATIC HURDLES AND A LACK OF RESEARCH INCENTIVES ADD TO THE CHALLENGE OF THOSE WITH RARE OR ORPHANNED DISEASES, AND THE ORGANIZATIONS ...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA SEEK RECOGNITION? WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED...
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Davis, Susan - U.S. Representative, [D] California
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. MR. SPEAKER, I REPRESENT SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA. WHICH HAS THE DISHONOR OF BEING HOME TO THE HIGHEST GAS PRICES IN THE NATION. THE MOST...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA SEEK RECOGNITION? >> I
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Unidentified Speaker, -
ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE.
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. >> MR. SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY
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Bucshon, Larry D. - U.S. Representative, [R] Indiana
IN SUPPORT OF COMMONSENSE POLICIES THAT WILL HELP CREATE JOBS. I HAD THE PRESSURE OF MEETING WITH ONE OF MY CONSTITUENTS, JOHN DAVID OF EVANSVILLE,...
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MR. BUCSHON, -
THERE ARE 20 BILLS AT LEAST WE HAVE PASSED HERE THAT WE HAVE SENT TO THE SENATE TO HELP JOHN SO HE COULD HELP HIS BUSINESS SURVIVE. I YIELD BACK. THE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM RHODE ISLAND SEEK RECOGNITION? MR.
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MR. CICILLINE, -
CICILLINE: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN FROM RHODE ISLAND IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR.
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Cicilline, David N. - U.S. Representative, [D] Rhode Island
CICILLINE: MR. SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY TO HONOR REACH OUT AND READ RHODE ISLAND, A PROGRAM THAT WORKS WITH DOCTORS TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG PATIENTS AND THEIR...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS SEEK RECOGNITION? >>
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Unidentified Speaker, -
REQUEST UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE.
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. >> THANK YOU, MR.
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Hultgren, Randy - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
SPEAKER. LAST WEEK I HEARD FROM MY CONSTITUENTS ABOUT THE IMPACT RISING GAS PRICES ARE HAVING ON THEIR FAMILIES AND ON THEIR SMALL BUSINESSES. CONGRESS...
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MR. HULTGREN, -
HULTGREN: CREATING JOBS, SAVING OUR CONSTITUENTS MONEY, HELPING OUR ECONOMY. THESE SHOULD BE BIPARTISAN GOALS AND WE A CHEEVE THEM BY EXPANDING AMERICAN...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM OHIO SEEK RECOGNITION? MS. KAPTUR:
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I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLELADY FROM OHIO IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MS. KAPTUR: MR. SPEAKER, FIRST
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Kaptur, Marcia "Marcy" - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
I JOIN WITH MY FEMALE COLLEAGUES IN SUPPORTING FULL HEALTH COVERAGE FOR EVERY SINGLE WOMAN IN OUR NATION. AND I ALSO RISE TO CONDEMN THE ACTIONS OF...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA SEEK RECOGNITION? WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE...
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Kelly, Mike - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
HAD THE PLEASURE OF VISS ILLING AN OUTSTANDING NEW COMPANY IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CALLED CAB BOT GUNS. A GUN WHOSE BELIEVE IN AMERICAN EXCEPTIONALISM...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM OREGON SEEK RECOGNITION? >>
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Unidentified Speaker, -
MR. SPEAKER, REQUEST UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. >> WITHOUT OBJECTION,
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Unidentified Speaker, -
THE GENTLELADY FROM OREGON IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. >> THANK
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Bonamici, Suzanne - U.S. Representative, [D] Oregon
YOU. CONTRACEPTIVE COVERAGE IS AN ISSUE OF WOMEN'S HEALTH, ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE, AND AFFORDABILITY THAT AFFECTS OUR ENTIRE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM. AS...
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Bonamici, Suzanne - U.S. Representative, [D] Oregon
WOMEN DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE THAT INCLUDES CONTRACEPTIVES, THIS IS AN ISSUE EVER ACCESS, AFFORDABILITY, AND RIGHTS OF WOMEN TO RECEIVE QUALITY...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA SEEK RECOGNITION? >> MR. SPEAKER,
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Unidentified Speaker, -
I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE.
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. >> THANK YOU, MR.
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Stutzman, Marlin A. - U.S. Representative, [R] Indiana
SPEAKER. HOOSIERS ACROSS NORTHEAST INDIANA PAY $3.85 FOR A GALLON OF GASOLINE THIS MORNING. GAS PRICES ARE CROKET SKYROCKETING AND PEOPLE IN MY DISTRICT...
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Stutzman, Marlin A. - U.S. Representative, [R] Indiana
IF SOMETHING DOESN'T CHANGE, HOOSIERS COULD SEE THOSE PRICES SOON. IN JANUARY, PRESIDENT OBAMA REJECTED THE BIPARTISAN KEYSTONE PIPELINE AND BLOCKED...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MISSOURI SEEK RECOGNITION? >> TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE
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Unidentified Speaker, -
FOR ONE MINUTE. REVISE AND EXTEND. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN FROM MISSOURI IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. CARNAHAN:
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Carnahan, John "Russ" - U.S. Representative, [D] Missouri
THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. TODAY I RISE TO HONOR THE WOMEN'S HEALTH HISTORY MONTH STARTS TOMORROW. THIS MONTH GIVES US ALL THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECOGNIZE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH SEEK RECOGNITION? >> ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT
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Unidentified Speaker, -
TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. CHESAPEAKE BAY FETS:
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Chaffetz, Jason - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
FOR FOUR -- FORCE MR. CHESAPEAKE BAY FITS: FOR FOUR CONSECUTIVE YEARS, PRESIDENT OBAMA HAS INTRODUCE ADD BUDGET FOR $1 TRILLION DEFICIT. NEVER IN OUR...
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MR. CHESAPEAKE BAY FETS, -
BAY FETS: -- MR. CHAFFETZ: WE ARE PAYING
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Chaffetz, Jason - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
MORE THAN $333 MILLION A DAY IN INTEREST ON THE NATIONAL DEBT. WE DEFICIT SPEND SOMETHING LIKE $4 BILLION A DAY. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, WE CANNOT SUSTAIN...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA SEEK RECOGNITION? >> TO ADDRESS
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Unidentified Speaker, -
THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MRS.
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Capps, Lois - U.S. Representative, [D] California
CAPPS: MR. SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY IN OPPOSITION TO THE EXTENSIVE ATTACKS MADE ON WOMEN'S HEALTH IN RECENT WEEKS. WE HAVE SEEN AN ALMOST UNPRECEDENTED...
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| 00:29:10 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA SEEK RECOGNITION? >> I ASK UNANIMOUS
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Unidentified Speaker, -
CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. >> THANK YOU,
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Sanchez, Linda T. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
MR. SPEAKER. FORMER NEW YORK GOVERNOR, MAN WHO SAW THE DULET IN BEING A LEGISLATOR AND A MAN OF FAITH, ONCE NOTED THAT ALL RELIGIOUSLY BASED VALUES...
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Sanchez, Linda T. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
SANCHEZ: I THINK MY COLLEAGUES HAVE FORGOTTEN THAT MESSAGE IN RECENT DAYS WHEN IT COMES TO WOMEN'S HEALTH. IGNORING THE IMPORTANT IMPACTS THAT ACCESS...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM CONNECTICUT SEEK RECOGNITION? WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLELADY...
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DeLauro, Rosa - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
25 YEARS AGO I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH OVARIAN CANCER. I WAS LUCKY, HAD EXCELLENT DOCTORS WHO DETECTED THE CANCER BY CHANCE IN STAGE ONE. I AM ALIVE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA SEEK RECOGNITION? >> I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT
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| 00:32:03 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. >> MR. SPEAKER,
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Speier, Karen Lorraine "Jackie" Jacqueline - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THANK YOU. I RISE TODAY IN STRONG OPPOSITION TO H.R. 1837, THE SO-CALLED SAN JOAQUIN RIVER RELIABILITY ACT. THIS BILL SHOULD BE CALLED THE SAN JOAQUIN...
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Speier, Karen Lorraine "Jackie" Jacqueline - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THE AUTHORS OF THIS BILL DON'T WANT A SUSTAINABLE WATER POLICY FOR CALIFORNIA. INSTEAD THEY WANT TO OVERTURN A CENTURY OF CALIFORNIA LAW THAT PROTECTS...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM TEXAS SEEK RECOGNITION? WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLELADY FROM...
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Jackson Lee, Sheila - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
JACKSON LEE: YESTERDAY, MR. SPEAKER, I HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF MEETING WITH LEADERS WHO TREAT WOMEN AS OB-GYN FROM BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, FROM ST....
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| 00:34:48 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE CHAIR LAYS BEFORE THE HOUSE THE FOLLOWING ENROLLED BILL. THE CLERK: H.R.
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THE CLERK, -
347, AN ACT TO CORRECT AND SIMPLIFY THE DRAFTING OF SECTION 1752 RELATING TO RESTRICTED BUILDINGS OR GROUNDS OF TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE. THE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH SEEK RECOGNITION? >> MR. SPEAKER, I ASK
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Unidentified Speaker, -
UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT IT SHALL BE IN ORDER AT ANY TIME THROUGH THE LEGISLATIVE DAY OF MARCH 1, 2012, TO CONSIDER THE HOUSE RESOLUTION, CONSIDER IN...
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Bishop, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
MR. BISHOP: THE RESOLUTION SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS READ AND THE PREVIOUS QUESTION SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AS ORDERED AND THE PREAMBLE TO ADOPTION WITHOUT...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. BISHOP: MR. SPEAKER,
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Bishop, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
BY DIRECTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES I CALL UP HOUSE RESOLUTION 566 AND ASK FOR ITS IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE RESOLUTION. THE CLERK: HOUSE CALENDAR
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THE CLERK, -
NUMBER 115, HOUSE RESOLUTION 566, RESOLVED THAT AT ANY TIME AFTER THE ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION THE SPEAKER MAY, PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 2-B OF RULE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE HOUR. MR. BISHOP:
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Bishop, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. AND FOR PURPOSES OF DEBATE ONLY I YIELD THE CUSTOMARY 30 MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO, MR. POLIS, PENDING WHICH I YIELD...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO SEEK RECOGNITION? MR.
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MR. POLIS, -
POLIS: MR. SPEAKER, I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING ME THE 30 MINUTES AND I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE SPEAKER PRO
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
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Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
MR. POLIS: THANK YOU. I'D LIKE TO BEGIN BY ACKNOWLEDGING THE SERVICE OF DAVID DREIER TO THIS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND TO THIS COUNTRY. THERE WILL...
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Unidentified Speaker, -
FOR THE COLLOQUY? THE SPEAKER PRO
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN CONTROLS THE TIME. MR. POLIS: I RESERVE
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MR. POLIS, -
THE BALANCE OF MY TIME.
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH IS RECOGNIZED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH IS RECOGNIZED. MR. WISH -- MR. BENEFICIARYON:
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| 00:46:35 |
Bishop, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
I RECOGNIZE THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA WHO IS THE SPONSOR OF THIS BIPARTISAN PIECE OF LEGISLATION TO TALK ABOUT HIS PARTICULAR UNDERLYING BILL....
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR.
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MR. NUNNEST, -
NUNNEST: -- MR. NUNES: I
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Nunes, Devin - U.S. Representative, [R] California
ASK MY GOOD FRIEND FROM COLORADO TO ENTER INTO A COLLOQUY WITH ME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO AND MYSELF WORK IN A BIPARTISAN MANNER, WE ARE CO-CHAIRS...
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MR. BISHOP, -
30 SECONDS. MR. NUNNEST -- MR. NUNES: FISH
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Nunes, Devin - U.S. Representative, [R] California
POPULATIONS HAVE DECLINED AND I THINK WHAT WE WILL PROVE TODAY HERE IN THE CONGRESS IS THAT THERE IS A BETTER PATH FORWARD AND 1837 PROVIDES THAT...
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| 00:52:30 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO IS RECOGNIZED. MR.
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| 00:52:34 |
Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
POLIS: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. IT'S MY HONOR TO YIELD THREE MINUTES TO THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, A FORMER MEMBER OF THE RULES COMMITTEE, MS. MATSUI....
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE MINUTES. MS. MATSUI: THANK
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Matsui, Doris O. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING ME TIME. MR. SPEAKER, I RISE IN STRONG OPPOSITION TO THIS RULE AND TO THIS BILL. THE ISSUE OF WATER...
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| 00:55:48 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH IS RECOGNIZED. MR. BISHOP: I HAD THE HONOR
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| 00:55:56 |
Bishop, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
OF ATTENDING THE PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE GENTLEMAN FROM MY RIGHT TO LISTEN TO THESE PEOPLE AND I'M PLEASED TO YIELD FIVE MINUTES TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE...
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| 00:56:07 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. MCCLINTOCK:
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McClintock, Tom - U.S. Representative, [R] California
I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING. MR. SPEAKER, IN 2009 AND AGAIN IN 2010 HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS OF GALLONS OF CONTRACTED WATER WERE EXPROPRIATED FROM...
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| 01:01:18 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO IS RECOGNIZED. MR.
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| 01:01:23 |
MR. POLIS, -
POLIS: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. IT'S MY HONOR TO YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY, MR. ANDREWS. THE SPEAKER
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| 01:01:27 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. ANDREWS: I ASK
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MR. ANDREWS, -
UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER
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| 01:01:32 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION.
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| 01:01:33 |
Andrews, Robert - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
MR. ANDREWS: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I THANK MY FRIEND FOR YIELDING. 174 DAYS AGO THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES CAME TO THIS FLOOR, MADE A SERIES...
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| 01:03:13 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH IS RECOGNIZED. MR....
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| 01:03:20 |
Bishop, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY'S COMMENTS AND WOULD REMIND HIM ALSO THAT THE CBPA, THE BILL THAT STARTED THIS PROBLEM, IS ACTUALLY AUTHORED BY THE...
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| 01:03:37 |
MR. TERRY, -
YOU. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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| 01:03:38 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEBRASKA IS RECOGNIZED. MR. TERRY:
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Terry, Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Nebraska
MR. SPEAKER, I RISE DISH FIRST WANT TO MENTION THIS TO MY FRIEND FROM NEW JERSEY, THAT WE HAVE SEVERAL BILLS INCLUDING KEYSTONE X.L. SITTING OVER...
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| 01:04:47 |
MR. BISHOP, -
YIELD AN ADDITIONAL 30
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SECONDS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: RECOGNIZED. MR. TERRY: BY ADOPTING
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Terry, Lee - U.S. Representative, [R] Nebraska
THIS BILL TODAY OR PASSING THIS BILL, WE BASICALLY PUSH THE RESTART BUTTON SO THAT ENTITIES THAT ARE HURT, ENVIRONMENTALISTS CAN WORK TOGETHER FOR AN...
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| 01:05:25 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO.
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MR. POLIS, -
MR. POLIS: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I WILL YEALED TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM -- I WILL YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. COSTA....
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| 01:05:36 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. COSTA: I THANK THE
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| 01:05:39 |
Costa, Jim - U.S. Representative, [D] California
GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. MR. SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY IN SUPPORT OF THE RULE PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1837. CALIFORNIA'S WATER SYSTEM IS...
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| 01:07:04 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH IS RECOGNIZED. MR. BISHOP: THANK
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| 01:07:08 |
Bishop, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
YOU. WITH GRATITUDE TO THE LAST SPEAKER, THIS MAY BE ABOUT CALIFORNIA WATER BUT IT IMPACTS ALL OF US WHO EAT AND AS YOU CAN TELL, I'M ONE WHO DOES THAT...
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| 01:07:20 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. MCCOTTER: THANK YOU,
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| 01:07:23 |
McCotter, Thaddeus "Thad" - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
MR. SPEAKER. I RISE IN SUPPORT OF THE RULE AND THE UNDERLYING BILL. A BILL WHICH IS A PIECE OF BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION, WAS INTRODUCED NOT TO SERVE...
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| 01:09:23 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO IS RECOGNIZED. MR. POLIS:
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| 01:09:28 |
MR. POLIS, -
THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. MILLER.
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| 01:09:31 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. MILLER: I
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| 01:09:35 |
Miller, George - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING AND I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THE RULE AND I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THE LEGISLATION. THERE'S GOING TO BE AN ARGUMENT TODAY...
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| 01:13:00 |
MR. POLIS, -
AN ADDITIONAL 30 SECONDS. MR. MILLER: THAT WAS A
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Miller, George - U.S. Representative, [D] California
STATEWIDE DROUGHT. THEY LOST SOME EMPLOYMENT BUT IN FACT THE AGRICULTURE EMPLOYMENT, EVEN THROUGH THE DROUGHT, WAS PRETTY STABLE. THE BIG EMPLOYMENTS...
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| 01:13:48 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH IS RECOGNIZED.
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MR. BISHOP, -
MR. BISHOP: I RESERVE.
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO.
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| 01:13:54 |
MR. POLIS, -
MR. POLIS: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. IF WE DEFEAT THE PREVIOUS QUESTION I'LL OFFER AN AMENDMENT TO THE RULE THAT WE'LL BRING UP H.R. 964, THE FEDERAL PRICE...
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| 01:14:18 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK IS RECOGNIZED FOR 2 1/2 MINUTES. MR. BISHOP: MR. SPEAKER,
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| 01:14:24 |
Bishop, Timothy "Tim" H. - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING. I ASK THE HOUSE TO DEFEAT THE PREVIOUS QUESTION SO WE CAN FORWARD MY BILL THAT WOULD AN IMMEDIATE IMPACT ON GAS...
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| 01:16:14 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH. MR. BISHOP:
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| 01:16:18 |
MR. BISHOP, -
I RESERVE. THE
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| 01:16:19 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. MR. POLIS:
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| 01:16:22 |
MR. POLIS, -
THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. GARAMENDI. THE SPEAKER PRO
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| 01:16:26 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. GARAMENDI: I THANK
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| 01:16:29 |
Garamendi, John - U.S. Representative, [D] California
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I WANT TO TALK ABOUT TWO ISSUES HERE ONE OF WHICH WAS DISCUSSED BY MY COLLEAGUE FROM CALIFORNIA WHICH IS THE BILL THAT WILL BE UP...
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| 01:18:39 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO CONTINUES TO RESERVE. THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH IS RECOGNIZED.
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| 01:18:44 |
Bishop, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
MR. BISHOP: THANK YOU. I'D REMIND THE BODY ONCE AGAIN THAT NINE OUT OF THE 10 AMENDMENTS THAT WERE PRESENTED WERE MADE IN ORDER. THE ONE NOT MADE IN...
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| 01:19:07 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE
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| 01:19:09 |
Denham, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] California
MINUTES. >> THANK YOU. APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TALK ON THIS. NOT ONLY IN SUPPORT OF THE RULE BUT IN SUPPORT OF THE BILL. THIS IS SOMETHING WE'VE...
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| 01:19:22 |
Denham, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] California
IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR MANY, MANY YEARS IF NOT DECADES NOW. BUT TO HAVE MEMBERS FROM CALIFORNIA COME DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND SAY THIS IS MINDLESS,...
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| 01:22:19 |
MR. BISHOP, -
30 SECONDS. MR. DENHAM: IT'S TIME WE
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| 01:22:22 |
Denham, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] California
COME UP TO A SOLUTION THAT AVOIDS FURTHER COSTS, THAT AVOIDS FURTHER DELAY, THAT AVOIDS US HAVING TO CONTINUE TO CUT JOBS IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY...
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| 01:22:55 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO IS RECOGNIZED. MR. POLIS:
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| 01:23:00 |
MR. POLIS, -
THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. THOMPSON. THE SPEAKER PRO
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| 01:23:04 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED. MR.
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| 01:23:06 |
Thompson, Michael "Mike" - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THOMPSON: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING. MR. SPEAKER AND MEMBERS, YOU KNOW, I THINK IT WAS EINSTEIN SAID IF YOU START WITH THE WRONG NUMBERS IN YOUR...
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| 01:25:19 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH IS RECOGNIZED. MR. BISHOP: I
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| 01:25:23 |
Bishop, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
IT'S HARD TO MEASURE JOBS WHEN YOU ARE THIRSTY. IF ONE JOB IS COST BECAUSE OF BAD FEDERAL BEHAVIOR THAT IS ONE JOB TOO MANY. I'D BE HAPPY TO YIELD...
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| 01:25:36 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. DIAZ-BALART:
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| 01:25:39 |
Diaz-Balart, M. - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
I AM GLAD YOU MIXED THAT. IT'S NOT MAYBE X THOUSANDS OF JOBS THAT WILL BE LOST. IT WILL BE X HUNDREDS OF JOBS THAT WILL BE LOST. DID I HEAR THAT? I JUST...
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| 01:27:23 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO IS RECOGNIZED. MR. POLIS: I'D LIKE
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| 01:27:28 |
MR. POLIS, -
TO INQUIRE OF THE GENTLEMAN HOW MANY SPEAKERS HE HAS REMAINING. MR. BISHOP: TO BE HONEST,
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| 01:27:36 |
MR. BISHOP, -
I DON'T KNOW. I KNOW I HAVE A SPEECH AND I MAY HAVE ANOTHER ONE COMING DOWN. MR. POLIS: I RESERVE
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| 01:27:44 |
MR. POLIS, -
THE BALANCE OF MY TIME.
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| 01:27:45 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH IS RECOGNIZED. MR. BISHOP: LET
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| 01:27:49 |
MR. BISHOP, -
ME GIVE MYSELF A FEW MINUTES TO BE RECOGNIZED.
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| 01:27:51 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
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| 01:27:53 |
MR. BISHOP, -
MR. BISHOP: WE MET THE FARMERS LIVING IN THIS PARTICULAR AREA. I HEARD THEIR ANGUISH. I UNDERSTAND THEIR ANGER. THEIR ABILITY TO MAKE A LIVING WAS BEING...
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| 01:28:31 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. BISHOP:
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| 01:28:33 |
Bishop, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
THANK YOU. THIS EFFORT IS TO PUT FORWARD LEGISLATION THAT CREATES HARMS THAT ARE INFLICTED BY EXTREME, COMPLETELY UNBALANCED FEDERAL REGULATIONS WHICH...
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| 01:31:13 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO IS RECOGNIZED. MR. POLIS: I INQUIRE
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| 01:31:17 |
MR. POLIS, -
OF THE GENTLEMAN IF ANY ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS HAVE SHOWN, PRESENTED THEMSELVES ON THAT SIDE?
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| 01:31:25 |
MR. BISHOP, -
MR. BISHOP: I THINK I'M THE LAST ONE. MR. POLIS:
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| 01:31:27 |
MR. POLIS, -
OK. THEN I'M PREPARED TO CLOSE. AND I WILL YIELD MYSELF THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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| 01:31:32 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO IS RECOGNIZED. MR. POLIS: MR. SPEAKER,
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| 01:31:37 |
MR. POLIS, -
I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO INSERT THE TEXT OF THE PREVIOUS QUESTION INTO THE RECORD, ALONG WITH EXTRANEOUS MATERIAL. THE SPEAKER PRO
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| 01:31:46 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR.
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| 01:31:47 |
Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
POLIS: THANK YOU. MY COLLEAGUES, MR. BISHOP HAS BROUGHT FORTH SOMETHING THAT I THINK IS AN IMPORTANT NATIONAL ISSUE, THAT MY CONSTITUENTS HAVE CERTAINLY...
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| 01:35:03 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH IS RECOGNIZED. MR. BISHOP: THANK
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| 01:35:07 |
Bishop, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. IN ADDITION TO RESTORING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY IN THIS AREA, WHAT HAS BEEN REFERRED TO AS AMERICA'S SALAD BOWEL, THIS BILL IS...
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| 01:36:50 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE. THE SPEAKER: LET
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| 01:36:52 |
Boehner, John A. - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
ME THANK MY COLLEAGUE FOR YIELDING. I DON'T OFTEN COME TO THE FLOOR AND SPEAK ON BILLS. BUT AS I SAW THIS BILL COMING UP TODAY, I THOUGHT TO MYSELF, HERE...
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| 01:39:09 |
MR. BISHOP, -
RECLAIMING MY TIME. I MOVE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION AND YIELD BACK THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE
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| 01:39:14 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: ALL TIME HAVING EXPIRED THE QUESTION IS ON ORDERING THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RESOLUTION. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED,...
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| 01:39:23 |
MR. POLIS, -
MR. POLIS: MR. SPEAKER.
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| 01:39:24 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. MR.
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| 01:39:26 |
MR. POLIS, -
POLIS: ON THAT I REQUEST THE YEAS AND NAYS. THE
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| 01:39:28 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE YEAS AND NAYS ARE REQUESTED. ALL THOSE IN FAVOR OF TAKING THIS VOTE BY THE YEAS AND NAYS WILL RISE AND REMAIN STANDING UNTIL...
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| 02:05:00 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: ON THIS VOTE THE YEAS ARE 241. THE NAYS ARE 178. THE PREVIOUS QUESTION IS ORDERED. THE QUESTION IS ON ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION. THOSE...
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| 02:05:18 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
VOTE. THE
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| 02:05:19 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA REQUESTS A RECORDED VOTE. THOSE FAVORING A RECORDED VOTE WILL RISE. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN,...
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| 02:12:49 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THIS VOTE THE YEAS ARE 245. THE NAYS ARE 117. THE RESOLUTION IS AGREED TO. WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER IS LAID UPON THE TABLE. PURSUANT...
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| 02:13:32 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
MR. HASTINGS: 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...
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| 02:19:56 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: ON THIS VOTE THE YEAS ARE 283. THE NAYS ARE 127. TWO VOTING PRESENT. THE JOURNAL STANDS APPROVED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE...
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| 02:20:18 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
MR. SPEAKER, I ASK WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS TODAY IT ADJOURNS TO MEET AT 9:00 A.M. TOMORROW.
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| 02:20:25 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION,
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| 02:20:27 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
SO ORDERED. MR. HASTINGS: MR. SPEAKER.
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| 02:20:28 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN RISE? MR. HASTINGS: I ASK
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| 02:20:31 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT ALL MEMBERS MAY HAVE FIVE LEGISLATIVE DAYS TO REVISE AND EXTEND THEIR REMARKS AND INCLUDE EXTRANEOUS MATERIAL ON THE BILL...
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| 02:20:39 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 566 AND RULE 18, THE CHAIR DECLARES THE HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE...
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| 02:21:30 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE HOUSE IS IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1837 AND WHICH THE CLERK WILL REPORT BY TITLE....
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| 02:21:37 |
THE CLERK, -
BILL TO ADDRESS CERTAIN WATER-RELATED CONCERNS ON THE SAN JOAQUIN RIVER AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. THE
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| 02:21:43 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: PURSUANT TO THE RULE, THE BILL IS CONSIDERED AS READ THE FIRST TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON, MR. HASTINGS, AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA,...
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| 02:22:00 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
MR. CHAIRMAN, THE HOUSE IS NOT IN ORDER. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 02:22:03 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS CORRECT. THE COMMITTEE WILL BE IN ORDER. THE GENTLEMAN MAY PROCEED. MR. HASTINGS: THANK
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| 02:22:22 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE CHAIR: THE
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| 02:22:25 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR.
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| 02:22:26 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
HASTINGS: MR. CHAIRMAN, I RISE IN STRONG SUPPORT OF H.R. 1837, THE SAN FRANCISCO-SAN JOAQUIN AURORA RELIABILITY ACT. MY CENTRAL WASHINGTON DISTRICT...
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| 02:23:22 |
THE CHAIR, -
ORDER. THE CHAIR: WILL THE GENTLEMAN SUSPEND? THE HOUSE -- THE COMMITTEE IS NOT IN ORDER. THE GENTLEMAN MAY PROCEED. MR. HASTINGS:
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| 02:23:43 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. CHAIRMAN. LET ME REPEAT. IN 2009, FEDERAL REGULATIONS TO PROTECT THE ENDANGERED TREE INCH FISH LED TO THE DELIBERATE DIVERSION...
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| 02:27:10 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA. MRS. NAPOLITANO:
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| 02:27:14 |
MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I YIELD MYSELF FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY
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| 02:27:17 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MRS. NAPOLITANO: THANK YOU,
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| 02:27:19 |
Napolitano, Grace - U.S. Representative, [D] California
MR. CHAIRMAN. I REALLY APPLAUD MY COLLEAGUE, DOC HASTINGS, WITH SOME OF THE STATISTICS HE WAS QUOTING, SOME OF THE FARMERS IN THE VALLEY. THERE WERE...
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| 02:31:24 |
THE CHAIR, -
TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HER TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON.
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| 02:31:27 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
MR. HASTINGS: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I'M VERY PLEASED TO YIELD FIVE MINUTES TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE THAT DEVELOPED THIS LEGISLATION ON...
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| 02:31:37 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
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| 02:31:39 |
McClintock, Tom - U.S. Representative, [R] California
MR. MCCLINTOCK: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING. I COMPLIMENT THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA ON STATING THE OPPOSITE OF THIS BILL WITH REMARKABLE PRECISION....
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| 02:37:01 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE --
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| 02:37:03 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA. MRS. NAPOLITANO:
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| 02:37:06 |
MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
I YIELD TO MR. GARAMENDI OF CALIFORNIA. FOUR MINUTES. MR. GARAMENDI: I
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| 02:37:12 |
Garamendi, John - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THANK YOU. ONE HARDLY KNOWS WHERE TO START WHEN YOU TAKE CALIFORNIA WATER LAW AND PUSH IT ASIDE AND PREEMPT IT WITH FEDERAL WATER LAW, REALLY RUNNING...
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| 02:39:16 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
ON THAT POINT? MR. GARAMENDI:
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| 02:39:18 |
MR. GARAMENDI, -
NOT YET. AT THE END OF THIS. WHEN WE GET TO THE END OF THE STORY IT WILL BE A STORY FOR THE REST OF THE NATION. IF YOU HAPPEN TO BE A WESTERN STATE, MIDWESTERN...
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| 02:41:22 |
THE CHAIR, -
OF THE GENTLEMAN HAS EXPIRED. THE CHAIR WOULD REMIND MEMBERS TO ADDRESS THEIR REMARKS TO THE CHAIR. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON.
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| 02:41:29 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
MR. HASTINGS: MR. CHAIRMAN, BEFORE I YIELD TO MY -- THE SPONSOR OF THIS LEGISLATION, I YIELD MYSELF 30 SECONDS TO SIMPLY POINT OUT THAT THE STATISTICS...
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| 02:42:16 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE MINUTES.
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| 02:42:18 |
Nunes, Devin - U.S. Representative, [R] California
MR. NUNES: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I WOULD LIKE TO REMIND THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA FACTS ARE FUNNY THINGS. AND THE DEPUTY UNDERSECRETARY APPROVED...
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| 02:45:30 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
HASTINGS: I YIELD THE GENTLEMAN ONE ADDITIONAL MINUTE.
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| 02:45:33 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. >> AND
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| 02:45:35 |
Nunes, Devin - U.S. Representative, [R] California
HERE WE HAVE EVIDENCE OF THIS. YOU CAN SEE THE BASS, AND I KNOW IT'S GRUESOME FOR SOME FOLKS AT HOME, BUT HERE YOU HAVE THE SMELT. INSIDE THE -- INSIDE...
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| 02:45:58 |
Nunes, Devin - U.S. Representative, [R] California
THE RESULT, MR. SPEAKER? FOOD LINES. FOOD LINES. IN THE BREADBASKET OF THE WORLD , THEY USED TO GROW THE NATION'S CARROTS. WE NOW IMPORT CARROTS...
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| 02:46:48 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
RECOGNIZE THE GENTLEMAN FOR ONE MINUTE. THE CHAIR:
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| 02:46:50 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. NUNES: CHILDREN
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| 02:46:52 |
Nunes, Devin - U.S. Representative, [R] California
IN FOOD LINES EATING CARROTS IMPORTED FROM CHINA. SO, MR. SPEAKER, WE DON'T NEED A NEW FANCY SPEECHES HERE TODAY. SIX GRADER FROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL...
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| 02:47:51 |
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA. MRS.
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| 02:47:53 |
MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
NAPOLITANO: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER, AND I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW MANY OF THESE PEOPLE THAT WROTE LETTERS AND THE STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING 105 FISHING AGENCIES...
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| 02:48:08 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE MINUTES. MR. MARKEY: I THANK
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| 02:48:11 |
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
THE GENTLELADY. NOW, WHILE THIS BILL DIRECTLY AFFECTS THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA EVEN THOUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OPPOSES THE LEGISLATION, IT IS ALSO...
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| 02:50:51 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON. MR. HASTINGS:
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| 02:50:54 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. CHAIRMAN. I AM VERY PLEASED TO YIELD 2 1/2 MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, AN INDIVIDUAL WHO UNFORTUNATELY...
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| 02:51:10 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR 2 1/2 MINUTES.
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| 02:51:12 |
Herger, Walter "Wally" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
MR. HERGER: MR. SPEAKER, I ORIGINALLY VOTED -- VOICED STRONG CONCERNS WHEN THIS LEGISLATION WAS FIRST INTRODUCED LAST YEAR NEGATIVELY IMPACTING NORTHERN...
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| 02:53:48 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA. MRS. NAPOLITANO:
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| 02:53:51 |
MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I YIELD 3 1/2 MINUTES TO MR. COSTA FROM CALIFORNIA. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 02:53:57 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR 3 1/2 MINUTES.
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| 02:53:59 |
Costa, Jim - U.S. Representative, [D] California
MR. COSTA: I THANK THE GENTLEWOMAN. MR. SPEAKER, I RISE TO DISCUSS A MAN OF GREAT IMPORTANCE TO MY -- MATTER OF GREAT IMPORTANCE TO THE FUTURE OF NORTHERN...
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| 02:57:28 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON. MR. HASTINGS:
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| 02:57:31 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
MR. CHAIRMAN, HOW MUCH TIME ON BOTH SIDES?
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| 02:57:34 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON HAS 5 -- 12 1/2 MINUTES REMAINING, AND THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA HAS 15 1/2 MINUTES REMAINING. THE GENTLEMAN...
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| 02:57:44 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
MR. CHAIRMAN, I AM VERY PLEASED TO YIELD THREE MINUTES TO A NEW MEMBER FROM CALIFORNIA WHO REPRESENTS PART OF THIS AREA THAT HAS BEEN DEVASTATED...
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| 02:58:03 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE MINUTES. MR. DENHAM: A LOT HAS BEEN
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| 02:58:05 |
Denham, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] California
SAID ABOUT OUR AREA OF THE RATE, WHERE YOU HAVE 30%, 40% UNEMPLOYMENT IN SOME AREAS. IT'S NOT A REPUBLICAN ISSUE, IT'S NOT A DEMOCRAT ISSUE. IT'S...
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| 03:01:17 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA. >> THANK
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| 03:01:21 |
Napolitano, Grace - U.S. Representative, [D] California
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I MUST MENTION THAT CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURE HAD THE BIGGEST YEAR IN THAT PERIOD. IN THE BILLIONS MORE THAN THEY HAD IN PRIOR YEARS...
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| 03:01:39 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE MINUTES. MR. MCNERNEY:
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| 03:01:41 |
McNerney, Gerald "Jerry" - U.S. Representative, [D] California
MR. SPEAKER, SOMEONE NEEDS TO STAND UP AND DEFEND THE DELTA. I'M STANDING TO EXPRESS MY STRONG OPPOSITION TO H.R. 1837. THIS LEGISLATION WILL DO TREMENDOUS...
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| 03:03:18 |
THE CHAIR, -
RECORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S REQUEST WILL BE CONSIDERED UNDER GENERAL LEAVE. THE GENTLEMAN MAY CONTINUE. MR. MCNERNEY:
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| 03:03:28 |
McNerney, Gerald "Jerry" - U.S. Representative, [D] California
H.R. 1837 WOULD DEVASTATE MY ENTIRE REGION, BUT FOLKS FROM OTHER STATES SHOULD ALSO OPPOSE THIS BILL. WITH LITTLE DEBATE AND COMPLETE DISREGARD FOR...
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| 03:04:16 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON. MR. HASTINGS:
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| 03:04:19 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. MR. CHAIRMAN, I'M PLEASED TO YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW MEXICO, ANOTHER MEMBER FROM THE WEST, CHAIRMAN OF THE...
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| 03:04:32 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM NEW MEXICO IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. PEARCE: THANK
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| 03:04:34 |
Pearce, Steve - U.S. Representative, [R] New Mexico
YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I RISE IN STRONG SUPPORT OF H.R. 1837. THE NATION HAS S FACED WITH TRILLION-DOLLAR DEFICITS, PERSISTENCE UNEMPLOYMENT ABOVE 8% AND...
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| 03:05:42 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA. MRS. NAPOLITANO: I'M SORRY,
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| 03:05:49 |
MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
I LOST TRACK OF THIS ONE. I'D LIKE TO YIELD 2 1/2 MINUTES TO MR. THOMPSON FROM CALIFORNIA. THE CHAIR:
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| 03:05:55 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR 2 1/2 MINUTES. MR. THOMPSON: MR.
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| 03:05:58 |
Thompson, Michael "Mike" - U.S. Representative, [D] California
CHAIRMAN, I RISE IN STRONG OPPOSITION TO THIS JOBS KILLER ACT THAT IGNORES MORE THAN 20 YEARS OF ESTABLISHED SCIENCE. TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE DEPEND...
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| 03:07:52 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S REQUEST IS COVERED BY GENERAL LEAVE. YOU MAY PROCEED. MR. THOMPSON: THAT'S
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| 03:07:57 |
MR. THOMPSON, -
200, THAT'S MORE THAN THE 12 OR 14 MEMBERS OF THE STATE LEGISLATURE THAT WROTE YOU A LETTER. IN THE END, H.R. 1837 IS NOTHING MORE THAN AN ATTEMPT...
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| 03:08:55 |
MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
15 MORE SECONDS. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 03:08:57 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR 15 SECONDS. MR. THOMPSON:
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| 03:08:59 |
Thompson, Michael "Mike" - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THANK YOU. THE WESTERN STATES WATER COUNCIL TO PROTECT NORTHERN CALIFORNIA FROM POLITICAL AGENDAS THAT HARM OUR ECONOMY, WILDLIFE AND THE PEOPLE. VOTE...
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| 03:09:09 |
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON.
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| 03:09:11 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
MR. HASTINGS: MR. CHAIRMAN, BEFORE I YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, HERE ARE A NUMBER OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE WRITTEN IN SUPPORT...
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| 03:09:36 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. ROYCE: I THANK
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| 03:09:38 |
Royce, Edward "Ed" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING. I MUST SAY, FOR THOSE OF US THAT HAVE SEEN THIS WITH OUR OWN EYES, THAT SAW THE DEVASTATION IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY, WE KNOW...
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| 03:11:23 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA. MRS. NAPOLITANO: THANK YOU,
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| 03:11:26 |
Napolitano, Grace - U.S. Representative, [D] California
MR. SPEAKER. AND, YES, I TOO ALSO TOURED THE AREA AND THE DEVASTATION WAS VERY SEVERE. AND I WISH SOME OF THE AREAS FIND ANOTHER WAY TO BE ABLE TO...
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| 03:11:48 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA IS RECOGNIZED FOR 1 1/2 MINUTES. MR. GRIJALVA:
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| 03:11:51 |
Grijalva, Raul - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I RISE TODAY IN STRONG OPPOSITION TO H.R. 1837, THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY WATER RELIABILITY ACT. THIS LEGISLATION REPEALS EXISTING...
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| 03:13:40 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON. MR. HASTINGS: MR. CHAIRMAN,
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| 03:13:43 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
I AM VERY PLEASED TO YIELD THREE MINUTES TO THE DISTINGUISHED MAJORITY WHIP, ANOTHER GENTLEMAN FOR CALIFORNIA WHO HAS SEEN THE EFFECTS OF WHAT THIS...
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| 03:13:56 |
McCarthy, Kevin - U.S. Representative, [R] California
MCCARTHY: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I WANT TO THANK CHAIRMAN HASTINGS FOR HIS WORK IN COMMITTEE AND I'D ALSO LIKE TO THANK THE SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRMAN...
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| 03:17:19 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE TIME OF THE GENTLEMAN HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA. MRS. NAPOLITANO: THANK
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| 03:17:22 |
MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I'D LOVE TO YIELD 2 1/2 MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. CARDOZA. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 03:17:30 |
Napolitano, Grace - U.S. Representative, [D] California
IS RECOGNIZED FOR 2 1/2 MINUTES. THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA HAS EIGHT MINUTES REMAINING AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON HAS 3 3/4 MINUTES REMAINING....
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| 03:17:44 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. CARDOZA: I
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| 03:17:46 |
Cardoza, Dennis - U.S. Representative, [D] California
RISE IN SUPPORT OF MY LEGISLATION. THIS BILL LIKE SO MANY OTHERS WE VOTE ON IS FAR FROM PERFECT. HOWEVER, I'LL SUPPORT THIS BILL BECAUSE OF MANY PROVISIONS,...
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| 03:20:25 |
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON. MR. HASTINGS:
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| 03:20:27 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
MR. CHAIRMAN, I'LL RESERVE MY TIME. THE
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| 03:20:29 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA.
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| 03:20:32 |
MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
MRS. NAPOLITANO: I THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I YIELD THREE MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, MR. MILLER. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 03:20:39 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE MINUTES. MR. MILLER: I THANK
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| 03:20:44 |
Miller, George - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THE GENTLEWOMAN FOR YIELDING. I RISE IN STRONG OPPOSITION TO THIS LEGISLATION. LET US UNDERSTAND WHAT'S FAKING PLACE HERE. IN CALIFORNIA FOR THE...
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| 03:24:01 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON. MR. HASTINGS: BEFORE
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| 03:24:04 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
I YIELD TO THE AUTHOR OF THIS LEGISLATION, I WANT TO POINT OUT THIS BILL CAME OUT OF COMMITTEE WITH BIPARTISAN SUPPORT AND WE HAD BIPARTISAN DEBATE...
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| 03:24:15 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR 30 SECONDS. MR.
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| 03:24:18 |
MR. DENHAM, -
DENHAM: -- MR. NUNES: I
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| 03:24:21 |
Nunes, Devin - U.S. Representative, [R] California
WOULD SAY THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, I HOPE HE READ THE BILL BECAUSE HE CLAIMS ABOUT THE SUBSIDIES BUT IN FACT THIS BILL GETS RID OF THE SUBSIDIES....
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| 03:24:59 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE TIME OF THE GENTLEMAN HAS EXPIRED. MR. NUNES: IF I COULD
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| 03:25:01 |
MR. NUNES, -
GET 15 MORE SECONDS, MR. CHAIRMAN. MR.
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| 03:25:03 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
HASTINGS: I YIELD THE GENTLEMAN 15 SECONDS. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 03:25:06 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED. MR. NUNES: AS MANY
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| 03:25:08 |
Nunes, Devin - U.S. Representative, [R] California
WILL SAY, SECRETARY OF INTERIOR, BRUCE BABBITT, MADE A DEAL WITH REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR, PETE WILSON. A DEAL IS A DEAL. THE ONLY PROBLEM WAS IS THERE...
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| 03:25:26 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE TIME OF THE GENTLEMAN HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA. MRS. NAPOLITANO:
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| 03:25:29 |
MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
MAY I INQUIRE OF THE SPEAKER HOW MUCH TIME IS LEFT? THE
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| 03:25:33 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA HAS 1/2 MINUTES REMAINING. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON HAS 2 3/4 MINUTES REMAINING. THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA....
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| 03:25:46 |
MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
WHAT? MR. HASTINGS:
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| 03:25:47 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
MR. CHAIRMAN, I AM PREPARED TO CLOSE WHEN SHE HAS DONE -- MRS.
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| 03:25:53 |
MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
NAPOLITANO: I HAVE ONE MORE SPEAKER. DO YOU? MR.
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| 03:25:56 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
HASTINGS: I AM THE LAST SPEAKER. MRS.
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| 03:25:59 |
MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
NAPOLITANO: RECLAIMING MY TIME. I SAY I WILL TAKE A MOMENT AND THEN TURN IT OVER TO MR. DARE MENDY. MR. HASTINGS:
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| 03:26:06 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
MR. CHAIRMAN, THE GENTLELADY, COUNTING HERSELF, HAS TWO SPEAKERS? MRS. NAPOLITANO:
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| 03:26:12 |
MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
CORRECT. MR.
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| 03:26:13 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
HASTINGS: I'LL RESERVE. THE CHAIR:
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| 03:26:14 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA. MRS. NAPOLITANO:
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| 03:26:16 |
MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
MR. CHAIRMAN, I'D LIKE TO INTRODUCE INTO THE RECORD A LISTING OF LOCAL OFFICIALS, NEWSPAPERS, 18 WATER DISTRICT, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, 103 ENVIRONMENTALISTS,...
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| 03:26:31 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY'S REQUEST WILL BE COVERED UNDER GENERAL LEAVE. MRS. NAPOLITANO: THANK
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| 03:26:36 |
MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I ASK MY COLLEAGUES ON BOTH SIDES WHAT THIS BILL WILL DO. I NOW YIELD THE TIME TO MR. GARAMENDI FOR CLOSING.
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| 03:26:44 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. GARAMENDI: I THANK
|
| 03:26:49 |
Garamendi, John - U.S. Representative, [D] California
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. IF YOU KNOW CALIFORNIA WATER YOU KNOW THAT WE CAN GET PRETTY WOUND UP ABOUT IT, AND THE SOLUTION FOR CALIFORNIA WATER IS NOT TO BE...
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| 03:29:06 |
THE CHAIR, -
TIME OF THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON.
|
| 03:29:09 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
MR. HASTINGS: MR. CHAIRMAN, AM I CORRECT TO ASSUME THAT ALL THEIR TIME HAS EXPIRED? THE CHAIR: ALL TIME HAS
|
| 03:29:15 |
THE CHAIR, -
EXPIRED FOR THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. HASTINGS: IN THAT CASE,
|
| 03:29:18 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
MR. CHAIRMAN, I'LL YIELD MYSELF THE BALANCE OF THE TIME. THE
|
| 03:29:21 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
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| 03:29:22 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
MR. HASTINGS: THERE IS MUCH DISCUSSION ON THE FLOOR ABOUT PREEMPTION. IN FACT, THE PREVIOUS SPEAKER EMPHASIZED THAT IN HIS CLOSE. I AM FROM A WESTERN...
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| 03:31:26 |
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. ALL TIME FOR GENERAL DEBATE IS EXPIRED. PURSUANT TO THE RULE, THE BILL SHALL BE CONSIDERED READ FOR AMENDMENT...
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| 03:32:21 |
MR. MCCLINTOCK, -
MR. MCCLINTOCK: MR. CHAIRMAN, I HAVE AN AMENDMENT MADE IN ORDER UNDER THE RULE. THE CHAIR: THE
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| 03:32:24 |
THE CHAIR, -
CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER
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THE CLERK, -
1 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-405 OFFERED BY MR. MCCLINTOCK OF CALIFORNIA. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT
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| 03:32:34 |
THE CHAIR, -
TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 566, THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. MCCLINTOCK, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE...
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| 03:32:43 |
McClintock, Tom - U.S. Representative, [R] California
THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. THIS AMENDMENT ADDRESSES TWO CONCERNS THAT HAVE BEEN RAISED BY OPPONENTS OF THE BILL DURING THE COMMITTEE MARKUP AND HERE ON...
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| 03:34:41 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM CALIFORNIA RESERVES HIS TIME. WHO SEEKS RECOGNITION IN OPPOSITION TO THE AMENDMENT? THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA. MRS. NAPOLITANO: ACTUALLY,
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| 03:34:46 |
MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
MR. SPEAKER, I WISH TO SPEAK ON THIS ISSUE.
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THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MRS. NAPOLITANO: THANK
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| 03:34:52 |
Napolitano, Grace - U.S. Representative, [D] California
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. AND AS MY COLLEAGUE HAS SAID, HIS AMENDMENT MAKES TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE LEGISLATION. BUT IT LEAVES IN QUESTION AND VERY MUCH...
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| 03:35:18 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM CALIFORNIA?
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MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
MRS. NAPOLITANO: I ASK IF I MAY -- I'LL ASK A RESPONSE FROM MY COLLEAGUE IN COLLOQUY TO A QUESTION. HE'S MADE A STATEMENT AND I WOULD LIKE CLARIFICATION....
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| 03:35:36 |
McClintock, Tom - U.S. Representative, [R] California
READ DIRECTLY FROM THE ACT, GOVERNING ALL RECLAMATION CONTRACTS, INCLUDING THOSE UNDER THIS LEGISLATION. THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR SHALL INCLUDE...
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| 03:35:47 |
MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
RECLAIMING MY TIME, MR. SPEAKER, I DON'T WISH TO KNOW 1956, I WISH TO KNOW WHAT YOUR AMENDMENT DOES. MR.
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| 03:35:52 |
McClintock, Tom - U.S. Representative, [R] California
MCCLINTOCK: THIS AMENDMENT APPLIES THE ACT THAT I WAS JUST READING TO THE CENTRAL VALLEY PROJECT. I'M SPECIFICALLY ANSWERING THE GENTLELADY'S QUESTION...
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| 03:36:05 |
MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
ASK AGAIN, IS IT IN PERPETUITY? MR. MCCLINTOCK:
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| 03:36:09 |
McClintock, Tom - U.S. Representative, [R] California
NO. IT HAS TO BE NEGOTIATED. IN FACT, IF I JUST READ THE TEXT, I THINK THIS WILL ANSWER THE QUESTION. MRS.
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| 03:36:16 |
MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
NAPOLITANO: THANK YOU. RECLAIMING MY TIME. THE CHAIR:
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| 03:36:18 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA CONTROLS THE TIME. MRS.
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| 03:36:20 |
Napolitano, Grace - U.S. Representative, [D] California
NAPOLITANO: THANK YOU, SIR. THANK YOU TO MY COLLEAGUE. THE TECHNICAL AMENDMENT ALSO MAKES A STANDARD CORRECTION INTO THE LANGUAGE PASSED OUT IN COMMITTEE...
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| 03:36:43 |
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HER TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA.
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| 03:36:47 |
McClintock, Tom - U.S. Representative, [R] California
MR. MCCLINTOCK: THANK YOU. MR. CHAIRMAN, IF I COULD NOW ANSWER THE QUESTION OF THE GENTLELADY THAT SHE DIDN'T SEEM TO WANT TO HEAR, IT IS THIS. THIS...
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| 03:38:26 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA, THE CHAIR WISHES TO CLARIFY, IS NOT IN OPPOSITION TO THE AMENDMENT, BUT HAS YIELDED BACK THE REMAINDER OF HER TIME. MRS....
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| 03:38:35 |
MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
RECLAIMING MY TIME, MR. SPEAKER. THE CHAIR: IS
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| 03:38:39 |
THE CHAIR, -
THERE OBJECTION TO THE UNANIMOUS CON SENT REQUEST TO RECLAIM -- CONSENT REQUEST TO RECLAIM HER TIME? MRS. NAPOLITANO:
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| 03:38:45 |
MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
I'D LIKE TO YIELD ANY ADDITIONAL TIME TO MR. GARAMENDI. THE
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| 03:38:52 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR 1 1/2 MINUTES. MR.
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| 03:38:58 |
Garamendi, John - U.S. Representative, [D] California
GARAMENDI: THERE'S ALWAYS THE REST OF THE STORY. AND WHILE THIS AMENDMENT DEALS WITH ONE OF THE PARTS OF THE LEGISLATION THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN A PERPETUAL...
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| 03:40:29 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. MCCLINTOCK: TO ANSWER
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| 03:40:33 |
McClintock, Tom - U.S. Representative, [R] California
THE GENTLEMEN VERY SPECIFICALLY, THE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS ARE CONDUCTED IN PRECISELY THE SAME MANNER AS EVERY OTHER CONTRACT IN THE WESTERN UNITED...
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| 03:41:07 |
MR. GARAMENDI, -
IF THE GENTLEMAN WOULD YIELD I'D BE HAPPY -- THE CHAIR:
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| 03:41:09 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA HAS YIELDED BACK. ALL TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE QUESTION IS ON ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENT. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED,...
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| 03:41:35 |
MR. THOMPSON, -
MR. THOMPSON: MR. SPEAKER, I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK.
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| 03:41:37 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT
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| 03:41:39 |
THE CLERK, -
NUMBER 2 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-405 OFFERED BY MR. THOMPSON OF CALIFORNIA. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 03:41:48 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. THOMPSON, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. THOMPSON:...
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| 03:41:55 |
MR. THOMPSON, -
MR. SPEAKER. I YIELD MYSELF AS MUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE
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| 03:41:57 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. THOMPSON: THE
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| 03:42:00 |
Thompson, Michael "Mike" - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THOMPSON-ESHOO AMENDMENT STATES THAT NOTHING IN THIS BILL CAN GO INTO EFFECT IF THE SECRETARY OF INTERIOR DETERMINES THAT ANY AGRICULTURAL, FISHERY OR...
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| 03:44:03 |
Eshoo, Anna G. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THANK THE GENTLEMAN. THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I THANK THE GENTLEMAN AND I RISE IN SUPPORT OF THE AMENDMENT. WHY? BECAUSE IT STATES IF ANY FISHERY-RELATED...
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| 03:46:24 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON. MR.
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| 03:46:27 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
HASTINGS: MR. CHAIRMAN, I RISE TO SEEK TIME IN OPPOSITION. THE CHAIR: THE
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| 03:46:30 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. HASTINGS: MR. CHAIRMAN,
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| 03:46:32 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
I YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. DENHAM. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 03:46:35 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. DENHAM: THANK
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| 03:46:39 |
Denham, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] California
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. MANY OF THE INCONSISTENCIES IN THE AMENDMENT ITSELF, HEAR THE GENTLELADY IS TALKING ABOUT SAN JOSE YET SAN JOSE IS SOUTH OF THE...
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| 03:47:45 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA HAS ONE MINUTE REMAINING. MR. THOMPSON: I
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| 03:47:55 |
MR. THOMPSON, -
RESERVE. THE CHAIR:
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| 03:47:56 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON. MR. HASTINGS: I YIELD
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| 03:47:58 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
TO MR. NUNES. THE CHAIR:
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| 03:47:59 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. NUNES: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 03:48:02 |
Nunes, Devin - U.S. Representative, [R] California
MADE A GOOD POINT. SILICON VALLEY GETS THEIR WATER FROM HETCHEE. IT'S DAMMED UP. IT'S IN YOSEMITE. THEY PIPE THEIR WATER. IF THEY CARE ABOUT THE FISH...
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| 03:49:51 |
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. THOMPSON THOMPSON I RESERVE THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE
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| 03:49:55 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. -- MR. THOMPSON: I RESERVE THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE
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| 03:49:59 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME.
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| 03:50:01 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
MR. HASTINGS: I UNDERSTAND I HAVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE AND I HAVE ONE SPEAKER SO I RESERVE MY TIME. THE
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| 03:50:05 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA.
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| 03:50:08 |
Thompson, Michael "Mike" - U.S. Representative, [D] California
MR. THOMPSON: JUST A COUPLE OF COMMENTS ON SOME OF THE PREVIOUS SPEAKERS' REMARKS. I'M GLAD TO ADD FORESTRY IN ONE OF THE AREAS IF THERE'S ANY JOBS LOST...
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| 03:51:18 |
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON. MR. HASTINGS:
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| 03:51:20 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
MR. CHAIRMAN, I AM PLEASED TO YIELD THE BALANCE OF THE TIME TO A MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE AND SOMEBODY WHO'S WORKED ON THIS LEGISLATION, MR. MCCLINTOCK....
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| 03:51:27 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. MCCLINTOCK:
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| 03:51:30 |
McClintock, Tom - U.S. Representative, [R] California
THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. MR. CHAIRMAN, THIS WOULD ALLOW THE INTERIOR SECRETARY TO SUSPEND THIS BILL IF HE FINDS THAT ONE JOB IS LOST NORTH OF THE...
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| 03:52:29 |
MR. THOMPSON, -
THOMPSON: IF THE GENTLEMAN WILL YIELD. MR. MCCLINTOCK:
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| 03:52:37 |
MR. MCCLINTOCK, -
NO. THE BILL, IF ENACTED, WOULD PROVIDE AN UNPRECEDENTED FEDERAL STATUTORY EXPRESSED RECOGNITION, COMMITMENT TO CALIFORNIA STATE WATER RIGHTS PRIORITY...
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| 03:53:10 |
MR. THOMPSON, -
CALIFORNIA. MR. THOMPSON: WILL THE GENTLEMAN YIELD? MR. MCCOLIN TON:
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| 03:53:14 |
MR. MCCOLIN TON, -
NO. FEWER AMERICANS ARE WORKING TODAY THAN THE DAY THIS ADMINISTRATION TOOK OFFICE. WE WILL NOT PUT IN THE HANDS OF THAT ADMINISTRATION THE POWER TO...
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| 03:53:28 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE TIME OF THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA'S EXTIRED. THE TIME OF THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON HAS EXPIRED. ALL TIME HAVING EXPIRED, THE QUESTION IS...
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| 03:53:43 |
MR. THOMPSON, -
I'D LIKE A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO
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| 03:53:46 |
Garamendi, John - U.S. Representative, [D] California
CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. THOMPSON, WILL BE POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER...
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| 03:54:02 |
MR. MCNERNEY, -
MCNERNEY: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. AMENDMENT AT THE DESK. -- I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK. THE
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| 03:54:09 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT.
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| 03:54:12 |
THE CLERK, -
THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER 3 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-405 OFFERED BY MR. MCNERNEY FROM CALIFORNIA. THE
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| 03:54:19 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 566, THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. INCOME AMERICAN -- MCNERNEY, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED, EACH WILL CONTROL...
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| 03:54:34 |
MR. INCOME NORTHWESTERNY, -
MR. SPEAKER. -- MR. INCOME AMERICANNY:
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| 03:54:40 |
McNerney, Gerald "Jerry" - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THE DELTA FLOWS THROUGH FIVE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNTIES THAT ARE HOME TO MORE THAN FOUR MILLION PEOPLE. THE DELTA IS THE REGION TO BIG CITIES, SMALL...
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| 03:56:26 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN RESERVES. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON RISE? MR. HASTINGS:
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| 03:56:29 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
MR. CHAIRMAN, I CLAIM THE TIME IN OPPOSITION AND I YIELD FOUR MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. NUNES. THE CHAIR: MR. NUNES
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| 03:56:35 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FOUR MINUTES.
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| 03:56:37 |
Nunes, Devin - U.S. Representative, [R] California
MR. NUNES: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. MR. SPEAKER, ONCE AGAIN, I DON'T BELIEVE THE OTHER SIDE HAS READ THE BILL. THIS BILL PROVIDES FOR THE ULTIMATE PROTECTIONS...
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| 03:59:35 |
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK. DOES THE GENTLEMAN RESERVE? THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED.
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| 03:59:41 |
McNerney, Gerald "Jerry" - U.S. Representative, [D] California
MR. MCNERNEY: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I CERTAINLY APPRECIATE THE PASSION OF MY COLLEAGUE FROM CALIFORNIA. BUT IF THIS BILL IS BENEFICIAL TO THE DELTA,...
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| 04:00:42 |
THE CHAIR, -
TWO MINUTES, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. GARAMENDI: SOMETIMES ON
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| 04:00:47 |
Garamendi, John - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THIS FLOOR YOU JUST SHAKE YOUR HEAD AND WONDER IF YOU MAY HAVE FALLEN DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE IN ALICE AND WONDERLAND IS REALLY -- AND ALS I IN WONDERLAND...
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| 04:02:58 |
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON RISE? MR. HASTINGS:
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| 04:03:02 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
MR. CHAIRMAN, HOW MUCH TIME ON BOTH SIDES? THE
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| 04:03:07 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON HAS TWO MINUTES REMAINING. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. MR.
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| 04:03:15 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
HASTINGS: HIS TIME HAS EXPIRED? WITH THAT, MR. CHAIRMAN, I YIELD THE BALANCE OF MY TIME TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. NUNES. THE CHAIR: THE...
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| 04:03:21 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED. MR. NUNNELEE: MR.
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| 04:03:23 |
MR. NUNNELEE, -
SPEAKER, -- MR. NUNNELEE: MR.
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| 04:03:25 |
MR. NUNNELEE, -
SPEAKER, THIS DEBATE -- MR. NUNES:
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| 04:03:27 |
Nunes, Devin - U.S. Representative, [R] California
MR. SPEAKER, THIS DEBATE IS REALLY INCREDIBLE. THERE'S NOTHING ABOUT VETERAN CEMETERIES IN THIS BILL. NOW, I CAN UNDERSTAND WHY THE MINORITY WOULD WANT...
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| 04:05:30 |
McClintock, Tom - U.S. Representative, [R] California
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. ALL TIME HAVING EXPIRED, THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. THOSE...
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| 04:05:49 |
MR. MCNERNEY, -
MCNERNEY: MR. SPEAKER, I ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO
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| 04:05:53 |
Garamendi, John - U.S. Representative, [D] California
CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18 FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA WILL BE POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT...
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| 04:06:16 |
MR. MCNERNEY, -
MR. SPEAKER, I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK. THE
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| 04:06:18 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER
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| 04:06:21 |
THE CLERK, -
4 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-405 OFFERED BY MR. MCNERNEY OF CALIFORNIA.
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| 04:06:28 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 566, THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. MCNERNEY, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES....
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| 04:06:41 |
MR. MCNERNEY, -
MR. SPEAKER, I YIELD AS MUCH TIME AS I MAY COOL. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 04:06:44 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED -- CONSUME. THE CHAIR: JAZZ IS
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| 04:06:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
RO -- THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MCNERNEY:
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| 04:06:49 |
McNerney, Gerald "Jerry" - U.S. Representative, [D] California
SOMEONE NEEDS TO SPEAK UP FOR THE DELTA COMMUNITIES. I RISE TO OFFER A SECOND AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1837 AND I URGE MY COLLEAGUES TO CONSIDER THIS AMENDMENT....
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| 04:08:33 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON RIE RISE? MR. HASTINGS: MR. CHAIRMAN,
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| 04:08:38 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
I RISE TO CLAIM TIME IN OPPOSITION. THE CHAIR: THE
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| 04:08:40 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. HASTINGS: I'M PLEASED
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| 04:08:42 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
TO YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. DENHAM. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 04:08:45 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE.
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| 04:08:49 |
Denham, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] California
MR. DENHAM: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. YOU KNOW, THE LAST COUPLE OF MINUTES WE TALKED ABOUT THE INCONSISTENCIES ON HOW THEY EFFECT...
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| 04:09:43 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. MCNERNEY: MR. CHAIRMAN,
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| 04:09:47 |
McNerney, Gerald "Jerry" - U.S. Representative, [D] California
I THANK MY COLLEAGUE FOR HIS REMARKS. DROUGHT AFFECTS EVERYONE. MY BIG CONCERN HERE IS PROTECTING THE WATER QUALITY OF THE DELTA. RIGHT NOW WE SEE...
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| 04:10:25 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON. MR. HASTINGS: THANK YOU,
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| 04:10:28 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
MR. CHAIRMAN. I AM PLEASED TO YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, THE AUTHOR OF THIS LEGISLATION. THE CHAIR:
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| 04:10:34 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. >> THANK YOU,
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| 04:10:36 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
MR. CHAIRMAN. ONCE AGAIN, I WILL SAY THAT DELTA COMMUNITIES ARE PROTECTED IN THIS BILL. MR.
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| 04:10:42 |
Nunes, Devin - U.S. Representative, [R] California
NUNES: THEY'RE CONCERNED ABOUT WATER QUALITY. THIS BILL ALLOWS WATER TO MOVE THROUGH THE DELTA. THEY'RE CONCERNED ABOUT MAINTAINING THEIR ABILITY TO DIVERT...
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| 04:12:30 |
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. MCNERNEY: THANK
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| 04:12:33 |
McNerney, Gerald "Jerry" - U.S. Representative, [D] California
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. RIGHT NOW THE DELTA IS IN SERIOUS DECLINE. WE'RE SHIPPING MORE WATER SOUTH THAN IS GOOD FOR THE HEALTH OF THE DELTA. WHAT THIS BILL...
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| 04:13:44 |
THE CHAIR, -
HAS 1 1/2 MINUTES REMAINING. MR. MCNERNEY: THANK
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| 04:13:47 |
MR. MCNERNEY, -
YOU. I'LL RESERVE THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE CHAIR:
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| 04:13:49 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON. MR. HASTINGS: MR.
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| 04:13:52 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
CHAIRMAN, WE ONLY HAVE ONE OTHER SPEAKER AND WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE SO I'LL RESERVE MY TIME.
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| 04:13:57 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES. MR. MCNERNEY:
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| 04:14:01 |
McNerney, Gerald "Jerry" - U.S. Representative, [D] California
I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON. AS WE HEARD BOTH SIDES, THIS IS A COMPLICATED ISSUE. WE DON'T WANT FARMERS IN ANY PART OF THE VALLEY TO BE HURT....
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| 04:14:43 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON.
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| 04:14:46 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
MR. HASTINGS: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I'M PLEASED TO YIELD THE BALANCE OF THE TIME AGAIN TO THE AUTHOR OF THIS LEGISLATION, MR. NUNES. THE CHAIR:...
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| 04:14:56 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED.
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| 04:14:57 |
Nunes, Devin - U.S. Representative, [R] California
MR. NUNES: I WANT TO TALK ABOUT THE WATER EXPORTS. SAW THIS EARLIER. HERE ARE THE WATER EXPORTS, MR. CHAIRMAN, RIGHT HERE AT THE BOTTOM. THE GREEN...
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| 04:17:19 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: ALL TIME HAVING EXPIRED, THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED,...
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| 04:17:37 |
MR. NEW NECESSARY, -
A RECORDED VOTE.
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| 04:17:39 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN WILL BE POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER...
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| 04:18:00 |
MR. GARAMENDI, -
THE PURPOSE OF OFFERING AN AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR: THE CLERK
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THE CHAIR, -
WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT.
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THE CLERK, -
THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER ED IN HOUSE 112-405, OFFERED BY MR. GARAMENDI OF CALIFORNIA. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO
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| 04:18:12 |
THE CHAIR, -
HOUSE RESOLUTION 566, THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. GARAMENDI, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED, EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN...
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Garamendi, John - U.S. Representative, [D] California
I THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I'VE HEARD SOME OF THE MOST AMAZING THINGS IN THE LAST 20 MINUTES THAT I'M ABSOLUTELY, SOMETIMES UNABLE TO EVEN RESPOND TO...
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| 04:22:14 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? MR. MCFOR THE -- >> I RISE TO CLAIM TIME
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Unidentified Speaker, -
IN OPPOSITION. THE CHAIR: THE
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THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
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McClintock, Tom - U.S. Representative, [R] California
MR. MCCLINTOCK: AS I POINTED OUT TO THE GENTLEMAN, HE HAS A SHORT MEMBER, HE OBJECTED TO THE SUCCESSIVE RENEWAL PROVISION HE CLAIMED WAS IN THE BILL...
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THE CHAIR, -
FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. GARAMENDI: MAY I
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MR. GARAMENDI, -
INQUIRE AS TO THE TIME REMAINING. THE CHAIR:
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THE CHAIR, -
YOU HAVE ONE AND A HALF MINUTES REMAINING. MR. GARAMENDI: 90
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Garamendi, John - U.S. Representative, [D] California
SECONDS. FIRST OF ALL IF THE GENTLEMAN WOULD LISTEN CAREFULLY, I WAS NEVER REFERRING TO THE 1956 LAW, BUT CVPIA, THE 1992 LAW, WHICH DID CHANGE FOR...
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THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPYRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. MCCLINTOCK: I YIELD
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MR. MCCLINTOCK, -
ONE MINUTE TO MY COLLEAGUE, THE AUTHOR OF LEGISLATION, MR. NUNES OF CALIFORNIA. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED. MR.
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Nunes, Devin - U.S. Representative, [R] California
NUNES: I APPRECIATE THE GENTLEMAN ADMITTING HE WAS UNDERSECERER TEAR AT THE TIME AND HE FAILED -- UNDERSECRETARY AT THE TIME AND HE FAILED TO IMPLEMENT...
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| 04:28:09 |
MR. MCCLINTOCK, -
AN ADDITIONAL MINUTE. MR. NUNES: WHY DID THEY MOVE
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Nunes, Devin - U.S. Representative, [R] California
TO 20 OR 25 YEARS? CONVENIENTLY IT MADE IT HARD FOR FARMERS TO GET LOANS ON THEIR LAND ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY WERE NOT SURE IF THEY WERE GOING TO...
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| 04:29:13 |
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN HAS 30 SECONDS REMAINING.
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McClintock, Tom - U.S. Representative, [R] California
MR. MCCLINTOCK: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I WANT TO CORRECT ONE THING. I SAID THAT 40 YEARS IS COMMON THROUGHOUT THE WESTERN UNITED STATES, I DO NEED...
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| 04:30:05 |
Thompson, Michael "Mike" - U.S. Representative, [D] California
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED,...
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| 04:30:51 |
MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
MR. SPEAKER, I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK, I WOULD REQUEST BE MADE IN ORDER. THE CHAIR:
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THE CHAIR, -
THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER
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THE CLERK, -
6 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-405 OFFERED BY MRS. NAPOLITANO OF CALIFORNIA. THE
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| 04:31:06 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 566, THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MRS. NAL, -- NAPOLITANO, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES....
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MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY
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| 04:31:23 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED. NAP -- MRS. NAPOLITANO: THANK YOU,
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| 04:31:26 |
Napolitano, Grace - U.S. Representative, [D] California
SIR. THIS IS A SIMPLE AMENDMENT. IT CREATES A REVENUE STREAM THROUGH ELIMINATION OF DEBT WITHOUT INTEREST. IN OTHER WORDS, ENDING FREE SUBSIDY ON $400...
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| 04:33:54 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY RESERVES. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? >> MR. CHAIRMAN, I RISE TO
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| 04:33:59 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
CLAIM TIME IN OPPOSITION TO THE AMENDMENT.
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| 04:34:01 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR.
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MR. MCCLINTOCK, -
MCCLINTOCK: I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. NUNES. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 04:34:07 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. TUNE IN MR. NUNES:
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| 04:34:09 |
Nunes, Devin - U.S. Representative, [R] California
THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. ONCE AGAIN, I WANT TO BRING UP IS IUE TT E MITHRITY CONTINUES TO IGNORE. THEY DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT THIS. I DON'T UNDERSTAND...
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| 04:36:22 |
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA. MRS. NAPOLITANO: MA
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MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
MAY I INQUIRE -- MAY I INQUIRE WHAT TIME I HAVE, SIR? THE CHAIR:
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| 04:36:29 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLELADY HAS 1/2 MINUTES REMAINING. MRS. NAPOLITANO: THANK YOU,
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| 04:36:32 |
Napolitano, Grace - U.S. Representative, [D] California
MR. SPEAKER. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THEN THAT MY COLLEAGUES ON THE OTHER SIDE ARE ARGUING TO KEEP A SUBSIDY, LOSE FOR US. JUST AS AN ASIDE, ACCORDING...
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| 04:37:27 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR 90 SECONDS. MR. GARAMENDI: I THANK
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| 04:37:30 |
Garamendi, John - U.S. Representative, [D] California
YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. WE'RE GOING ROUND AND ROUND HERE AND AT THE END OF THE DAY I THINK WE NEED TO STEP BACK FROM THE HEAT OF THE DEBATE AND REALIZE...
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| 04:39:13 |
MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
HOW MUCH TIME DO WE HAVE? THE CHAIR:
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| 04:39:15 |
THE CHAIR, -
YOU HAVE 30 SECONDS REMAINING. MRS. NAPOLITANO:
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| 04:39:17 |
MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
I YIELD 15 SECONDS TO THE GENTLEMAN.
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| 04:39:19 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR 30 SECONDS. MR. GARAMENDI: YOU'LL HEAR
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| 04:39:23 |
Garamendi, John - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THIS FROM THE OTHER SIDE AS THEY CLOSE, OH, BUT YEAR GOING TO BE ABLE TO GET SOME $300 MILLION. YES, THAT MONEY WILL FLOW MORE QUICKLY INTO THE TREASURY,...
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| 04:39:59 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? MR. MCCLINTOCK: MR. CHAIRMAN,
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| 04:40:03 |
MR. MCCLINTOCK, -
I YIELD 30 SECONDS TO MY FRIEND FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. NUNES. MR. NUNES:
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| 04:40:06 |
Nunes, Devin - U.S. Representative, [R] California
THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. I'LL BE VERY QUICK. THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA IS THE BIGGEST DEFENDER OF THE ULTIMATE SUBSIDY OF ALL. THOSE ARE THOSE MYSTERY...
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| 04:40:56 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN HAS 2 1/2 MINUTES REMAINING. MR. MCCLINTOCK: MR.
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| 04:41:04 |
McClintock, Tom - U.S. Representative, [R] California
CHAIRMAN, THIS AMENDMENT WAS REJECTED ON A BIPARTISAN VOTE WHEN THE GENTLELADY INTRODUCED IT IN MARKUP. AND IT DESERVES A SIMILAR FATE ON THE HOUSE...
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| 04:42:48 |
McClintock, Tom - U.S. Representative, [R] California
YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. ALL TIME HAVING EXPIRED, THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA. THOSE...
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| 04:43:06 |
MRS. NAPOLITANO, -
VOTE REQUESTED. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT
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| 04:43:08 |
Garamendi, John - U.S. Representative, [D] California
TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA WILL BE POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER...
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| 04:43:33 |
MR. GARAMENDI, -
CHAIRMAN, THANK YOU. I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK. THE CHAIR: THE
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| 04:43:37 |
THE CHAIR, -
CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT
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| 04:43:40 |
THE CLERK, -
NUMBER 7 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-405 OFFERED BY MR. GARAMENDI OF CALIFORNIA. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT
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| 04:43:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 566, THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. GARAMENDI, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED WILL EACH CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE...
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| 04:43:58 |
Garamendi, John - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. ONCE AGAIN WE NEED TO STEP BACK AND REALLY UNDERSTAND THE FULL IMPACT OF THIS PARTICULAR PIECE OF LEGISLATION THAT IS BEFORE...
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| 04:47:00 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? MR. MCCLINTOCK: I RISE
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| 04:47:06 |
MR. MCCLINTOCK, -
TO CLAIM TIME IN OPPOSITION TO THE AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR: THE
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| 04:47:09 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. MCCLINTOCK: THIS
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| 04:47:14 |
McClintock, Tom - U.S. Representative, [R] California
AMENDMENT MORE THAN ANY OTHER FOCUSES ON THE KEY PART OF THIS BILL, WHAT COMES FIRST, PEOPLE OR FISH? IN 1992, THEY CARVED OUT 800,000 ACRE-FEET TO...
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| 04:50:03 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED. MR. HASTINGS: I HEARD
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| 04:50:05 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
THE AUTHOR OF THE AMENDMENT STATE SOMETHING, I I WILL PARAPHRASE, THAT HE SPOKE TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE ALLOCATION OF THE WATER...
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| 04:50:36 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. GARAMENDI: MAY I INQUIRE
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| 04:50:39 |
MR. GARAMENDI, -
AS TO THE TIME REMAINING? THE CHAIR:
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| 04:50:42 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN HAS TWO MINUTES REMAINING. MR. GARAMENDI:
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| 04:50:45 |
Garamendi, John - U.S. Representative, [D] California
TWO MINUTES? THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE, IF I DID SAY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE, I BELIEVE I SAID THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE, WHICH IF I...
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| 04:53:05 |
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. MCCLINTOCK: THE
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| 04:53:11 |
McClintock, Tom - U.S. Representative, [R] California
GENTLEMAN'S MEMORY PROBLEM SEEMS TO HAVE STRUCK AGAIN. I DO NOT RECALL TO MAKE SUCH A STATEMENT EITHER OR INTENDING TO MAKE SUCH A STATEMENT. WHAT I...
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| 04:53:48 |
McClintock, Tom - U.S. Representative, [R] California
YIELDS BACK. ALL TIME HAVING EXPIRED, THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED,...
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| 04:54:07 |
MR. MCCLINTOCK, -
A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT
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| 04:54:10 |
Garamendi, John - U.S. Representative, [D] California
TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA WILL BE POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER...
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| 04:54:33 |
MR. MARKEY, -
AN AMENDMENT ALONG WITH MS. MATSUI AND MR. THOMPSON. THE CHAIR:
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| 04:54:37 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK:
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| 04:54:40 |
THE CLERK, -
AMENDMENT NUMBER EIGHT PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-405, OFFERED BY MR. MARKEY OF MASSACHUSETTS. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO
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| 04:54:47 |
THE CHAIR, -
HOUSE RESOLUTION 566, THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS, MR. MARKEY, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED, EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE...
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| 04:55:02 |
MR. MARKEY, -
MARKEY: I YIELD MYSELF ONE MINUTE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 04:55:05 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. MARKEY:
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| 04:55:07 |
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
OUR AMENDMENT IS SIMPLE. IT WOULD ENSURE THAT STATE LAW IS UPHELD AND THAT THE BEST AVAILABLE SCIENCE IS USED WHEN MAKING DECISIONS ABOUT THE COMPLEX...
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| 04:56:14 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. MCCLINTOCK: I
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| 04:56:19 |
MR. MCCLINTOCK, -
RAISE TO CLAIM TIME IN OPPOSITION TO THE EALT. THE
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| 04:56:22 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. MCCLINTOCK:
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| 04:56:26 |
MR. MCCLINTOCK, -
I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. ROHRABACHER. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 04:56:32 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED. MR. ROHRABACHER: LONG AGO,
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| 04:56:34 |
Rohrabacher, Dana - U.S. Representative, [R] California
MY PARENTS ROSE ME A TRUISM THAT HAS BEEN RECONFIRMED OVER AND OVER AGAIN IN MY LIFE. MY PARENTS WERE BOTH RAISED ON DIRT-POOR FARMS IN NORTH DAKOTA...
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| 04:58:44 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS.
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| 04:58:46 |
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
MR. MARKEY: I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. THOMPSON, SO HE CAN EXPLAIN WHY THE RADICAL COALITION THAT WE HAVE ALSO INCLUDES...
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| 04:58:59 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED. MR. THOMPSON:
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| 04:59:01 |
Thompson, Michael "Mike" - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THE GOVERNORS OF SEVEN STATES, FISHERMEN, HUNTERS, FARMERS, A WHOLE LIST OF PEOPLE THAT OPPOSE THIS BILL. OUR AMENDMENT STATES THAT THE CENTRAL...
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| 05:00:32 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. MCCLINTOCK:
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| 05:00:38 |
MR. MCCLINTOCK, -
I YIELD 15 SECONDS TO MY FRIEND, MR. NUNES: I REMIND MY FRIEND, MR. NUNES. MR. NUNES: THE DOCTOR
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| 05:00:55 |
Nunes, Devin - U.S. Representative, [R] California
WHO TOLD US, DR. PETER GLICK, TWO WEEKS AGO DR. PETER GLICK ADMITTED TO IMPERSON ATING SOMEONE ELSE ON THE INTERNET, STOLE INFORMATION, THEN FALSIFIED...
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| 05:01:20 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. MR. NUNES: THE MAIN PERSON
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| 05:01:24 |
MR. NUNES, -
THEY SUPPORT GOT CAUGHT. MR. MARKEY: I
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| 05:01:27 |
MR. MARKEY, -
ASK HOW MUCH TIME REMAINS ON EACH SIDE. THE CHAIR: THE
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| 05:01:30 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN HAS 2 1/2 MINUTES REMAINING. MR. MARKEY:
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| 05:01:32 |
MR. MARKEY, -
THANK YOU. COULD I ASK ON THE MINORITY? THE CHAIR: 2
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| 05:01:36 |
THE CHAIR, -
1/2 MINUTES. MR. MARKEY: THEN I YIELD
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| 05:01:38 |
MR. MARKEY, -
TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA, MS. MATSUI. THE
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| 05:01:42 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MS. MATSUI: MR.
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| 05:01:46 |
Matsui, Doris O. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
CHAIRMAN, I RISE IN SUPPORT OF THE AMENDMENT. I SAID OUR COUNTRY'S RESOURCES PROBLEMS SHOULD BE BASED ON SOUND SCIENCE. TO DO SO OTHERWISE WOULD BE...
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| 05:03:07 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. MCCLINTOCK: CONTINUE
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| 05:03:14 |
MR. MCCLINTOCK, -
TO RESERVE MY
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| 05:03:15 |
THE CHAIR, -
TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS. MR.
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| 05:03:18 |
MR. MARKEY, -
MARKEY: MR. CHAIRMAN, I AM THE LAST SPEAKER ON OUR SIDE, SO I WOULD APPRECIATE IF THE MAJORITY COULD -- MR. MCCLINTOCK: AND
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| 05:03:26 |
MR. MCCLINTOCK, -
I AM ON THE LAST SPEAKER ON OUR SIDE. MR. MARKEY:
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| 05:03:28 |
MR. MARKEY, -
WOULD YOU TELL US, MR. CHAIRMAN, WHO HAS THE RIGHT TO CONCLUDE DEBATE? THE CHAIR:
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| 05:03:38 |
THE CHAIR, -
YEAH. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. MARKEY:
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| 05:03:41 |
MR. MARKEY, -
THE GENTLEMAN -- THE CHAIR:
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| 05:03:42 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA HAS THE RIGHT TO CLOSE. MR.
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| 05:03:45 |
MR. MARKEY, -
MARKEY: THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA HAS THE RIGHT TO DEBATE AND COULD YOU TELL ME HOW MUCH TIME I HAVE REMAINING? THE
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| 05:03:51 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: ONE MINUTE. MR.
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| 05:03:53 |
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
MARKEY: WHILE I YIELD MYSELF ONE MINUTE IN ORDER TO JUST SAY THIS. IF WE DON'T DO ANYTHING ELSE HERE, AT LEAST WE SHOULD SAY THAT WE'RE GOING TO USE...
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| 05:05:13 |
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR.
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| 05:05:15 |
MR. MARKEY, -
MARKEY: THE COMPLICATIONS OF WHAT WOULD HAPPEN. THE
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| 05:05:17 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA.
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| 05:05:18 |
McClintock, Tom - U.S. Representative, [R] California
MR. MCCLINTOCK: MR. CHAIRMAN, THE DEVASTATION OF THE CENTRAL VALLEY OF CALIFORNIA OCCURRED BECAUSE OF THE BREAKING OF A FEDERAL PROMISE, A FEDERAL...
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| 05:07:40 |
McClintock, Tom - U.S. Representative, [R] California
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. ALL TIME HAVING EXPIRED, THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY...
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| 05:07:57 |
MR. MARKEY, -
MR. CHAIRMAN, ON THAT I REQUEST A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT
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| 05:08:01 |
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS WILL BE POSTPONED. THE CHAIR -- THE CHAIR...
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| 05:09:34 |
THE CLERK, -
NUMBER 2 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-405 OFFERED BY MR. THOMPSON OF CALIFORNIA. THE CHAIR: A RECORDED
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| 05:09:42 |
THE CHAIR, -
VOTE HAS BEEN REQUESTED. THOSE IN SUPPORT OF THE REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE WILL RISE AND BE COUNTED. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN, A RECORDED VOTE...
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| 05:34:37 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: ON THIS VOTE THE YEAS ARE 178. THE NAYS ARE 239. THE
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| 05:34:56 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: ON THIS VOTE THE YEAS ARE 178. THE NAYS ARE 239 AND THE AMENDMENT IS NOT ADOPTED. THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS THE REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE...
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| 05:35:27 |
THE CLERK, -
3 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-405 OFFERED BY MR. MCNERNEY OF CALIFORNIA. THE
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| 05:35:33 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: A RECORDED VOTE HAS BEEN REQUESTED. THOSE IN SUPPORT OF THE REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE WILL RISE AND BE COUNTED. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING...
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| 05:38:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: ON THIS VOTE THE YEAS ARE 178. THE NAYS ARE 242. AND THE AMENDMENT IS NOT ADOPTED. THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS THE REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE...
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| 05:39:16 |
THE CLERK, -
4 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-405 OFFERED BY MR. MCNERNEY OF CALIFORNIA. THE CHAIR: A RECORDED
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| 05:39:27 |
THE CHAIR, -
VOTE HAS BEEN REQUESTED. THOSE IN SUPPORT OF THE REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE WILL RISE AND BE COUNTED. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN, A RECORDED...
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| 05:42:22 |
THE CHAIR, -
ON THIS VOTE THE YEAS ARE 177. THE NOES ARE 243 AND THE AMENDMENT IS NOT ADOPTED. THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS THE REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE ON ...
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| 05:42:55 |
THE CLERK, -
5 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-405 OFFERED BY MR. GARAMENDI OF CALIFORNIA. THE CHAIR: A RECORDED VOTE
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| 05:43:02 |
THE CHAIR, -
HAS BEEN REQUESTED. THOSE IN SUPPORT OF THE REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE WILL RISE AND BE COUNTED. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN, A RECORDED VOTE...
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| 05:45:40 |
THE CHAIR, -
VOTE, THE YEAS ARE 181, THE NAYS ARE 243, AND THE AMENDMENT IS NOT ADOPTED. THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS THE REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE ON AMENDMENT...
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| 05:46:13 |
THE CLERK, -
6 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-405 OFFERED BY MRS. NAPOLITANO OF CALIFORNIA. THE CHAIR: A RECORDED
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| 05:46:21 |
THE CHAIR, -
VOTE HAS BEEN REQUESTED. THOSE IN SUPPORT OF THE REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE WILL RISE AND BE COUNTED. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN, A RECORDED...
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| 05:49:08 |
THE CHAIR, -
ON THIS VOTE -- THE CHAIR: ON
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THE CHAIR, -
THIS VOTE, THE YEAS ARE 1774, THE NAYS ARE 250, AND THE AMENDMENT IS NOT ADOPTED. THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS THE REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE ON AMENDMENT...
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THE CLERK, -
THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER 78 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-405 OFFERED BY MR. GARAMENDI OF CALIFORNIA. THE
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THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: A RECORDED VOTE HAS BEEN REQUESTED. THOSE IN SUPPORT OF A RECORD VOTE WILL RISE AND BE COUNTED. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN, A RECORDED...
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| 05:53:09 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE NAYS ARE 247, AND THE AMENDMENT IS NOT ADOPTED. THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS THE REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE ON AMENDMENT NUMBER 8 PRINTED IN HOUSE...
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THE CLERK, -
NUMBER 8 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-405 OFFERED BY MR. MARKEY OF MASSACHUSETTS. THE CHAIR: A
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THE CHAIR, -
RECORDED VOTE HAS BEEN REQUESTED. THOSE IN SUPPORT OF THE REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE WILL RISE AND BE COUNTED. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN, A...
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| 05:57:43 |
THE CHAIR, -
THIS VOTE, THE YEAS ARE 180, THE NAYS ARE 244, AND THE AMENDMENT IS NOT ADOPTED. THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE AS AMENDED....
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| 05:58:19 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: MR. SPEAKER, THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION HAS HAD UNDER CONSIDERATION H.R. 1837. AND SENDS BACK TO...
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| 05:58:38 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE HOLE HOUSE REPORTS THAT THE COMMITTEE HAS HAD UNDER CONSIDERATION THE BILL H.R. 1837 AND PURSUANT...
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THE CLERK, -
CLERK: THE CLERK: A BILL
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THE CLERK, -
TO ADDRESS CERTAIN WATER-RELATED CONCERNS ON THE SAN JOAQUIN RIVER AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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| 05:59:35 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? >> I HAVE A MOTION AT THE
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| 05:59:39 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
DESK. THE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: IS THE GENTLEMAN OPPOSED TO THE BILL? MR. GARAMENDI:
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MR. GARAMENDI, -
I AM. THE SPEAKER
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN QUALIFIES. THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE MOTION. THE CLERK:
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THE CLERK, -
MR. GARAMENDI OF CALIFORNIA MOVES TO RECOMMIT THE BILL WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE SAME BACK TO THE HOUSE WITH CHANGES, AFTER SECTION 2, INSERT THE...
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| 06:00:15 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. THE HOUSE WILL BE IN ORDER. THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MEMBERS PLEASE...
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| 06:00:47 |
Garamendi, John - U.S. Representative, [D] California
SPEAKER, MR. SPEAKER, I THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT THIS AMENDMENT, THIS AMENDMENT WILL NOT KILL THE BILL, NOR SEND IT BACK TO COMMITTEE....
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| 06:01:12 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
THE HOUSE IS NOT IN ORDER. THE SPEAKER PRO
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE HOUSE WILL BE IN ORDER. MR. FWARE MEN DEE: MR.
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| 06:01:25 |
Garamendi, John - U.S. Representative, [D] California
SPEAKER. EVERY MEMBER IN THIS HOUSE SHOULD BE PAYING ATTENTION TO THIS BILL. WE READ THE CONSTITUTION THE FIRST DAY OF THIS CONGRESS. THE 10TH AMENDMENT...
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| 06:06:29 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: MEMBERS ARE REMINDED TO ADDRESS THEIR REMARKS TO THE CHAIR. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? >> MR. SPEAKER,
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| 06:06:34 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT. THE SPEAKER
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| 06:06:37 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. MCCLINTOCK: MR. SPEAKER,
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| 06:06:41 |
McClintock, Tom - U.S. Representative, [R] California
IT IS ODD, VERY ODD, TO HEAR THE ARGUMENT AGAIN IN THIS HALL THAT A STATE'S RIGHT TO DENY BASIC FREEDOMS TO ITS CITIZENS TRUMPS THE 14TH AMENDMENT...
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| 06:11:26 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. MEMBERS ARE REMINED NOT TO TRAFFIC THE WELL WHILE ANOTHER MEMBER IS UNDER RECOGNITION. WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE PREVIOUS QUESTION...
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| 06:11:46 |
MR. GARAMENDI, -
I REQUEST A RECORDED VOTE. THE SPEAKER
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| 06:11:49 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: A RECORDED VOTE IS REQUESTED. THOSE FAVORING A RECORDED VOTE WILL RISE. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING RISEN A RECORDED VOTE IS ORDERED. MEMBERS...
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| 06:27:42 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ON THIS VOTE, THE YEAS ARE 178 AND THE NAYS ARE 248, THE MOTION IS NOT ADOPTED. THE QUESTION IS ON PASSAGE OF THE BILL. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE...
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| 06:28:03 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
SPEAKER
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. >> I REQUEST A RECORDED
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Unidentified Speaker, -
VOTE.
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| 06:28:08 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: A RECORDED VOTE IS REQUESTED. THOSE FAVORING A RECORDED VOTE WILL RISE, A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN, MEMBERS WILL RECORD...
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| 06:34:01 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: ON THIS VOTE, THE YEAS ARE 246, THE NAYS ARE 175. WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE BILL IS PASSED. WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER...
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| 06:34:16 |
Cicilline, David N. - U.S. Representative, [D] Rhode Island
UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT CONGRESSMAN ED ROYCE BE REMOVED AS CO-SPONSOR OF H R. 1912. THE
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| 06:34:22 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ALABAMA SEEK RECOGNITION? WITHOUT OBJECTION. >> MR. SPEAKER, IT IS
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| 06:34:35 |
Bonner, Josiah "Jo" - U.S. Representative, [R] Alabama
WITH A HEAVY HEART THAT I BRING TO THE ATTENTION OF THE HOUSE THE NEWS THAT A UNITED STATES COAST GUARD HELICOPTER CRASHED LAST NIGHT IN MOBILE...
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| 06:35:02 |
Bonner, Josiah "Jo" - U.S. Representative, [R] Alabama
FOR THE MISSING CREW HAVE BEEN UNDER WAY THROUGH LAST NIGHT AN TODAY AND ARE ONGOING AT THIS TIME NEAR THE CRASH SITE OFF POINT CLEAR, ALABAMA. NATURALLY...
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| 06:36:09 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS WISH TO BE RECOGNIZED? >> TO ADDRESS THE
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| 06:36:18 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
HOUSE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. >> THANK YOU,
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| 06:36:20 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
MR. SPEAKER. I, TOO, COME TO THE WELL TO ADDRESS A TRAGEDY THAT HAPPENED THIS MORNING, EARLY THIS MORNING, AN F-4 TORNADO HIT THE CITY OF HARRISBURG,...
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| 06:36:32 |
Shimkus, John M. - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
THERE WAS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE AND SIX RESIDENTS LOST THEIR LIVES. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THOSE WHO LOST FAMILY AND FRIENDS, THOSE WHO WERE INJURED...
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| 06:37:15 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE OF RULE 20, THE CHAIR WILL POSTPONE FURTHER PROCEEDINGS TODAY ON MOTIONS TO SUSPEND THE RULES ON WHICH A RECORDED VOTE OR...
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| 06:38:01 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
I MOVE TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS THE BILL S. 1134, TO AUTHORIZE THE ST. CLAIR RIVER CROSSING PROJECT TO PROMOTE RIVER VALUES.
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| 06:38:13 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE TITLE OF THE BILL. THE CLERK: SENATE 1134, AN
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| 06:38:21 |
THE CLERK, -
ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ST. CROIX RIVER CROSSING TO PROMOTE RIVER VALUES. THE SPEAKER
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| 06:38:28 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT TO THE RULE, THE GENTLEMAN FROM WISCONSIN, MR. PETRI AND THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM MINNESOTA, MS. MCCOLLUM, EACH WILL CONTROL 20...
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| 06:38:41 |
Petri, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Wisconsin
MR. PETRI: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT ALL MEMBERS HAVE FIVE LEGISLATIVE DAYS TO REVISE AND EXTEND THEIR REMARKS AND INCLUDE EXTRANEOUS MATERIALS ON...
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| 06:38:51 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
1134. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORERED. P MR. PETRI: I YIELD MYSELF
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| 06:38:56 |
MR. PETRI, -
SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE SPEAKER
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| 06:38:58 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. PETRI: THE PASSAGE
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| 06:39:02 |
Petri, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Wisconsin
OF THIS BILL WILL REMOVE THE LAST REMAINING ROADBLOCK TO A NEW BRIDGE OVER THE ST. CROIX RIVER, A BRIDGE THAT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED FOR REPLACEMENT BY...
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| 06:40:02 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLELADY FROM MINNESOTA IS RECOGNIZED. MS. MCCOLLUM:
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| 06:40:09 |
McCollum, Betty - U.S. Representative, [D] Minnesota
I CLAIM AS MUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE BILL BEFORE THE HOUSE TODAY, S. 1134 IS A CONTROVERSIAL BILL THAT REPRESENTS WASTEFUL GOVERNMENT SPENDING,...
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| 06:41:10 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE HOUSE WILL BE IN ORDER. MS. MCCOLLUM: THIS $700
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| 06:41:17 |
McCollum, Betty - U.S. Representative, [D] Minnesota
MILLION BRIDGE WILL CONNECT ALL-PARK HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, POPULATION 4,700 AND WHOLESOME, WISCONSIN, POPULATION 386. I QUOTE FROM THE "ST. PAUL PIONEER...
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| 06:48:55 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY RESERVES. MR. PETRI: I YIELD SUCH
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| 06:48:58 |
Petri, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Wisconsin
TIME -- I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO OUR COLLEAGUE FROM THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, CHAIRMAN OF NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE, REPRESENTATIVE HASTINGS. THE...
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| 06:49:09 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES.
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| 06:49:11 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
MR. HASTINGS: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING. AS CHAIRMAN OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES WHICH HAS PARTIAL JURISDICTION, I SUPPORT SENATE BILL 1134. ...
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| 06:50:36 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLELADY FROM MINNESOTA. MS. MCCOLLUM: COULD
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| 06:50:40 |
MS. MCCOLLUM, -
I INQUIRE AS TO HOW MUCH TIME I HAVE REMAINING?
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| 06:50:44 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY HAS 11 1/2 MINUTES REMAINING. MS. MCCOLLUM: I YIELD 3
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| 06:50:49 |
MS. MCCOLLUM, -
1/2 MINUTES TO MR. RAHALL OF WEST VIRGINIA.
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| 06:50:55 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR 3 1/2 MINUTES. MR. RAHALL: MR. SPEAKER,
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| 06:50:59 |
Rahall, Nick Joe - U.S. Representative, [D] West Virginia
I DIDN'T QUITE KNOW FROM WHICH SIDE TO REQUEST TIME ON THIS ISSUE. YOU SEE, I AM FOR LEGITIMATE, WELL SCRUTINIZED, SCRUBBED AND SCREENED EARMARKS....
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| 06:55:06 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. MR. HASTINGS: WILL THE
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| 06:55:08 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
GENTLEMAN YIELD? MS. MCCOLLUM:
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| 06:55:09 |
MS. MCCOLLUM, -
NOT ON MY TIME. I'M RECLAIMING MY TIME. HE HAS USED IT AND I'M NOT YIELDING ON MY TIME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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| 06:55:17 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLELADY RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WISCONSIN. MR. PETRI: I YIELD TO
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| 06:55:22 |
MR. PETRI, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON 30 SECONDS. MR. HASTINGS:
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| 06:55:26 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
WITH ALL DUE RESPECT TO MY GOOD FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE FROM WEST VIRGINIA, EACH PERSON MAY HAVE THEIR OWN DEFINITION OF AN EARMARK, BUT WE ARE GOVERNED...
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| 06:56:09 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. MR. RAHALL: JUST READ THE
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MR. RAHALL, -
BILL. MR. PETRI: MR. SPEAKER,
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| 06:56:17 |
MR. PETRI, -
I YIELD ONE MINUTE TO MY COLLEAGUE FROM WISCONSIN, REPRESENTATIVE BALDWIN.
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| 06:56:25 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY FROM WISCONSIN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MS. BALDWIN: I RISE TODAY
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| 06:56:30 |
Baldwin, Tammy - U.S. Representative, [D] Wisconsin
IN STRONG SUPPORT OF THE ST. CROIX RIVER CROSSING PROJECT AUTHORIZATION ACT. THIS PAST NOVEMBER I HAD A CHANCE TO VISIT THE 181 YEAR OLD STILLWATER...
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| 06:57:53 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. RECOGNIZE THE GENTLELADY FROM MINNESOTA. MS. MCCOLLUM: I YIELD A
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| 06:58:00 |
MS. MCCOLLUM, -
MINUTE TO MR. HOLT OF NEW JERSEY. THE SPEAKER
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| 06:58:04 |
Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. HOLT HOLT I THANK THE GENTLELADY. YOU HEARD FROM REPRESENTATIVE MCCOLLUM. ...
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| 06:59:33 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WISCONSIN IS RECOGNIZED. MR.
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| 06:59:44 |
MR. PETRI, -
PETRI: I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM UTAH, MR. BISHOP.
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| 06:59:48 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. BISHOP: IN 1972,
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| 06:59:52 |
Bishop, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Utah
THE WILD AN SCENIC RIVER ACT WAS USED ON THIS PART OF THE RIVER EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS AN EXISTING BRIDGE ON THAT RIVER. NOW THE SAFETY OF THAT BRIDGE...
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| 07:01:09 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YEELS BACK. THE GENTLELADY FROM MINNESOTA IS RECOGNIZED. MS.
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| 07:01:14 |
MS. MCCOLLUM, -
MCCOLLUM: THANK YOU. I DON'T THINK THE -- I DON'T THINK MY CONSTITUENTS CONSIDER ME AN OUTSIDE GROUP. I YIELD ONE MINUTE TO MR. GRIJALVA. MR. GRIJALVA:...
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| 07:01:27 |
Grijalva, Raul - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
TOO CONTROVERSIAL AND SHOULD NOT BE ON THE SUSPENSION CALENDAR. LAST YEAR THE COMMITTEE HELD A HEARING ON THE PARK SERVICE, THE PARK SERVICE TESTIFIED...
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| 07:02:55 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WISCONSIN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. PETRI: THIS BILL
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| 07:03:01 |
Petri, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Wisconsin
HAS BIPARTISAN SUPPORT AND OTHER THINGS BEING EQUAL, I THINK WE LISTEN TO THE REPRESENTATIVE IN WHOSE DISTRICT THE PROJECT WOULD EXIST THIS DISTRICT...
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| 07:03:30 |
Kind, Ronald "Ron" - U.S. Representative, [D] Wisconsin
YOU, MR. SPEAKER AND I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING ME THIS TIME. MR. SPEAKER, THIS BRIDGE IS IN MY CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT. I HAVE BEEN LIVING...
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| 07:07:53 |
MS. MCCOLLUM, -
IF WE CAN HAVE TWO ADDITIONAL MINUTES ON OUR SIDE, I HAVE NO OKLAHOMA. THE
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| 07:07:57 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. KIND: THAT
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| 07:08:03 |
Kind, Ronald "Ron" - U.S. Representative, [D] Wisconsin
IS NOT A VIABLE OPTION. THAT'S UNDER STUDY GIVEN THE INCREASED TRAFFIC LOAD. THIS BRIDGE THAT'S BEING PROPOSED CONSIDERS NOT ONLY CURRENT TRAFFIC...
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| 07:09:42 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE CHAIR WISHES TO CLARIFY THAT EACH SIDE NOW HAS AN ADDITIONAL TWO MINUTES. THE GENTLELADY FROM MINNESOTA...
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| 07:09:57 |
MS. MCCOLLUM, -
YOU, COULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME HOW MANY MINS I HAVE BESIDES THE TWO.
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| 07:10:33 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY HAS SIX MINUTES REMAINING.
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| 07:10:36 |
MS. MCCOLLUM, -
MS. MCCOLLUM: I HAVE SIX MINUTES AND COULD I ASK HOW MUCH MY FRIEND FROM WISCONSIN, MR. PETRI, HAS? AS I SAID IN THE BEGINNING OF THIS DEBATE THIS IS...
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| 07:10:56 |
McCollum, Betty - U.S. Representative, [D] Minnesota
THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED. HIS MCCOLLUM: AS I SAID AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS BILL, S. 1134 IS A BAD BILL. IT REFLECTS BAD TRANSPORTATION POLICY...
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| 07:12:22 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEWOMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WISCONSIN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. PETRI: I YIELD
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| 07:12:27 |
MR. PETRI, -
FIVE MINUTES TO MY COLLEAGUE FROM THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, REPRESENTATIVE
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| 07:12:31 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
DUFFY. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. DUFFY: I APPRECIATE
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| 07:12:36 |
Duffy, Sean P. - U.S. Representative, [R] Wisconsin
THE GENTLEMAN FROM WISCONSIN YIELDING. I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT THAT WE'RE CLEAR ABOUT WHAT BILL TRULY DOES. THIS BILL EXCLUSIVELY DEEMS THE ST. CROIX...
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| 07:17:44 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLELADY FROM MINNESOTA IS RECOGNIZED. MS. MCCOLLUM:
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| 07:17:50 |
McCollum, Betty - U.S. Representative, [D] Minnesota
MR. SPEAKER, I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT I HAVE SEVEN BRIDGES IN MY CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT WITH HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF CAR TRIPS A DAY IN WORSE CONDITION...
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| 07:18:38 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY HAS FOUR MINUTES REMAINING. MR. PETRI: MR. SPEAKER,
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| 07:18:44 |
MR. PETRI, -
AT THIS TIME I WOULD LIKE TO ASK REPRESENTATIVE BACHMANN FROM MINNESOTA, A STRONG PROPONENT OF THE LEGISLATION BEFORE US, I WOULD LIKE TO YIELD FOUR...
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| 07:19:03 |
MRS. BACHMANN, -
AS REPRESENTATIVE BACHMANN APPROACHES THE -- MS. MCCOLLUM:
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| 07:19:06 |
McCollum, Betty - U.S. Representative, [D] Minnesota
MR. SPEAKER, AS REPRESENTATIVE BACHMANN APPROACHES THE WELL, THE GENTLEMAN FROM WISCONSIN HAS THE RIGHT TO CLOSE AND I'M WONDERING HOW MANY OTHER SPEAKERS...
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| 07:19:14 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: HOW MANY SPEAKERS DOES THE GENTLEMAN HAVE? MR. PETRI: THE ONE WHO IS
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| 07:19:18 |
MR. PETRI, -
BEFORE US. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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| 07:19:20 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN HAS ONE? MS. MCCOLLUM: AND ARE
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| 07:19:22 |
MS. MCCOLLUM, -
YOU CLOSING OR IS REPRESENTATIVE BACHMANN CLOSING? MR. PETRI: I'VE RESERVED
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| 07:19:29 |
MR. PETRI, -
I THINK 30 SECONDS.
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| 07:19:31 |
MS. MCCOLLUM, -
MS. MCCOLLUM: OK. I HAVE ONE OTHER SPEAKER THEN AFTER MRS. BACHMANN. THANK YOU. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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| 07:19:36 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLELADY RESERVES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLELADY FROM MINNESOTA FOR FOUR MINUTES. MRS. BACHMANN: THANK
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| 07:19:42 |
Bachmann, Michele M. - U.S. Representative, [R] Minnesota
YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I'D LIKE TO HAVE THE RECORD REFLECT VERY CLEARLY THAT IF REPRESENTATIVE MCCOLLUM GETS HER WAY SHE WILL KILL BUILDING THE BRIDGE OVER...
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| 07:24:03 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLELADY YIELDS. THE GENTLELADY FROM MINNESOTA IS RECOGNIZED. MS. MCCOLLUM:
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| 07:24:09 |
MS. MCCOLLUM, -
IS THE GENTLEMAN FROM WISCONSIN PREPARED TO CLOSE AFTER MY LAST -- AFTER THE LAST SPEAKER? IS THE GENTLEMAN FROM WISCONSIN PREPARED TO CLOSE AFTER THE...
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| 07:24:25 |
MR. PETRI, -
YOU FINISHED, YES. MS. MCCOLLUM: WITH
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| 07:24:27 |
McCollum, Betty - U.S. Representative, [D] Minnesota
THAT, MR. SPEAKER, I YIELD AS MUCH TIME AS REMAINS TO MY COLLEAGUE FROM MINNEAPOLIS WHO KNOWS FIRSTHAND THE TRAGEDY OF WHAT HAPPEN WHEN IS A BRIDGE COLLAPSES...
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| 07:24:52 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MINNESOTA IS RECOGNIZED FOR FOUR MINUTES. MR.
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| 07:24:55 |
Ellison, Keith - U.S. Representative, [D] Minnesota
ELLISON: YOU KNOW, MR. SPEAKER, I STOOD ON A HIGHWAY CALLED HIGHWAY 7 ON FRIDAY AT A BRIDGE THAT WAS RATED A 23 OUT OF 100 SCALE. THAT BRIDGE, 73...
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| 07:29:03 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM WISCONSIN. MR. PETRI: MR.
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| 07:29:08 |
Petri, Thomas "Tom" - U.S. Representative, [R] Wisconsin
SPEAKER, I THANK YOU. I WOULD REMIND THE GENTLEMAN THAT WE HAVE COME TOGETHER, THE LEGISLATION BEFORE US, 1134, PASSED THE UNITED STATES SENATE BY...
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| 07:30:50 |
THE SPEAKER, -
GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE QUESTION IS, WILL THE HOUSE SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS SENATE 1134? THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO....
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| 07:31:15 |
MS. MCCOLLUM, -
HERE TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR THE RECORDED VOTE. I ASK FOR THE YEAS AND NAYS. THANK YOU. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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| 07:31:32 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THOSE SUPPORTING A REQUEST FOR THE YEAS AND NAYS WILL RISE AND REMAIN STANDING. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING RISEN, THE YEAS AND NAYS ARE ORDERED....
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| 07:31:49 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
HOUSE SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HE BILL H R. 3902 AS AMENED.
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| 07:31:53 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE TITLE. THE CLERK: H.R. 3902 TO
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| 07:31:58 |
THE CLERK, -
AMEPPED THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOME RULE ACT TO REVISE THE TIMING OF SPECIAL ELECTIONS FOR LOCAL OFFICE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE SPEAKER
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| 07:32:05 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT TO THE RULE, THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. ISSA, AND THE SQUOM FROM DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, MS. NORTON, EACH WILL CONTROL 20...
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| 07:32:17 |
Issa, Darrell - U.S. Representative, [R] California
I'LL BE BRIEF. TODAY WE'RE DOING A SMALL AND TECHNICAL CHANGE TO EVERYONE EXCEPT THE PEOPLE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WHO CONSISTENTLY HAVE TO LIVE...
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| 07:34:20 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLELADY FROM DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IS RECOGNIZED. MS. NORTON: I WANT TO THANK
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| 07:34:25 |
Norton, Eleanor Holmes - Congressional Delegate, [D] District of Columbia
THE CHAIRMAN OF THE FULL COMMITTEE FOR HIS GENEROSITY. I WANT TO THANK MY FRIENDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE COMMITTEE FOR THEIR ASSISTANCE WITH H.R. ...
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| 07:40:04 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED. MR. ISSA: I THANK
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| 07:40:10 |
Issa, Darrell - U.S. Representative, [R] California
THE SPEAKER. SEING THAT THERE ARE NO FURTHER SPEAKERS, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT ALL MEMBERS HAVE FIVE LEGISLATIVE DAYS TO REVISE AND EXTEND THEIR...
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| 07:40:23 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. ISSA: I RESERVE
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| 07:40:26 |
MR. ISSA, -
THE BALANCE OF MY TIME BUT I'M PREPARED TO CLOSE. MS. NORTON:
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| 07:40:33 |
Norton, Eleanor Holmes - Congressional Delegate, [D] District of Columbia
I THANK THE CHAIRMAN AGAIN FOR THE HASTE WITH WHICH HE WAS ABLE TO GET THIS BILL HEARD TODAY AND I AM PLEASED TO YIELD BACK THE REMAINDER OF MY TIME,...
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| 07:40:44 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. ISSA: I
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| 07:40:48 |
MR. ISSA, -
URGE IMMEDIATE SUPPORT FOR THIS IMPORTANT REFORM FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND I YIELD BACK. THE SPEAKER
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| 07:40:53 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE QUESTION IS, WILL THE HOUSE SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3902 AS AMENDED. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE...
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| 07:41:53 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
THE HOUSE SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS HOUSE RESOLUTION 556 AS AMENDED. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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| 07:42:01 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE TITLE OF THE RESOLUTION.
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| 07:42:03 |
Pitts, Joseph "Joe" - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
THE CLERK: HOUSE RESOLUTION 556, RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE GOVERNMENT OF IRAN FOR ITS CONTINUED PERSECUTION AND IM-- PERSECUTION, IMPRISONMENT AND SENTENCING...
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| 07:42:27 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE -- PURSUANT TO THE RILE THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA, MR. PITTS AND ANOTHER MEMBER WILL CONTROL 20 MINUTES. MR. PITTS: I ASK THAT
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| 07:42:38 |
Pitts, Joseph "Joe" - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
ALL MEMBERS HAVE FIVE DAYS TO REVISE AND EXTEND THEIR WRARKS AND -- REMARKS AND INCLUDE EXTRANEOUS MATERIAL ON THIS
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| 07:42:46 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MEASURE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR.
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| 07:42:48 |
Pitts, Joseph "Joe" - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
PITTS: I WANT TO THANK LEADERS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE FOR ALLOWING THIS MEASURE TO COME TO THE FLOOR SO PROMPTLY. ARTICLE 18 OF THE UNIVERSE DECLARATION...
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| 07:47:35 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK IS RECOGNIZED. >> I YIELD MYSELF AS
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| 07:47:40 |
Higgins, Brian - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
MUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. MR. SPEAKER, I RISE IN STRONG SUPPORT OF THIS IMPORTANT RESOLUTION. I WOULD LIKE TO JOIN MY COLLEAGUES IN CALLING FOR...
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| 07:48:01 |
Higgins, Brian - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
LIKE TO SEND A MESSAGE TO PASTOR YOUCEF'S FAMILY, PLEASE KNOW THAT THE UNITED STATES STANDS BEHIND YOU AND WE WILL DO ALL WE CAN TO SEE THAT YOUCEF...
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| 07:49:36 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA IS RECOGNIZED. MR. PITTS: MR.
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| 07:49:39 |
Pitts, Joseph "Joe" - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
SPEAKER, AT THIS TIME I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO A CHAMPION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, THE GENTLEMAN FROM ALABAMA, MR. ADERHOLT, CHAIRMAN OF THE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE...
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| 07:49:58 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR.
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| 07:50:01 |
Aderholt, Robert T. - U.S. Representative, [R] Alabama
ADERHOLT: THANK YOU. I WANT TO THANK THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA FOR HIS WORK ON THIS AND AUTHORING THIS RESOLUTION. I THINK, AS MR. PITTS MENTIONED,...
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| 07:52:00 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK IS RECOGNIZED.
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| 07:52:03 |
MR. HIGGINS, -
MR. HIGGINS: MR. SPEAKER, I YIELD FIVE MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM MINNESOTA, MR. ELLISON. THE
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| 07:52:08 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MINNESOTA FOR FIVE MINUTES.
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| 07:52:11 |
Ellison, Keith - U.S. Representative, [D] Minnesota
MR. ELLISON: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. MR. CHAIRMAN, TONIGHT WE COME TOGETHER, REPUBLICANS, DEMOCRATS, MUSLIMS, CHRISTIANS AND JEWS, TO STAND FOR A...
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| 07:57:18 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA IS RECOGNIZED. MR. PITTS: MR. SPEAKER,
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| 07:57:22 |
Pitts, Joseph "Joe" - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
AT THIS TIME I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA, MR. FORBES, CHAIRMAN OF THE ARMED SERVICES SUBCOMMITTEE ON READINESS. THE SPEAKER...
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| 07:57:32 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES.
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| 07:57:34 |
Forbes, J. "Randy" Randy - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
MR. FORBES: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. MR. SPEAKER, I FIRST WANT TO COMPLIMENT CONGRESSMAN PITTS AND CONGRESSMAN ELLISON FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP IN THIS MATTER....
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| 07:59:11 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS. THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK IS RECOGNIZED. . MR. HIGGINS: I YIELD
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| 07:59:17 |
MR. HIGGINS, -
THREE MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY, MR. ANDREWS. THE
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| 07:59:21 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE
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| 07:59:24 |
MR. ANDREWS, -
MINUTES. MR. ANDREWS: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE
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| 07:59:35 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. ANDREWS:
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| 07:59:37 |
Andrews, Robert - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
TONIGHT WE STAND UNITED AND STRONG FOR THE RELEASE OF PASTOR YOUCEF. ALTHOUGH THE LEGAL CASE FOR HIS RELEASE IS OVERWHELMING, AS MR. PITTS HAS OUTLINED,...
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| 08:02:57 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA IS RECOGNIZED. MR. PITTS: I WOULD
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| 08:03:04 |
MR. PITTS, -
LIKE TO ASK THE GENTLEMAN IF HE IS PREPARED TO YIELD BACK. MR. HIGGINS: I HAVE NO
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| 08:03:10 |
MR. HIGGINS, -
REQUESTS FOR TIME AND I YIELD BACK. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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| 08:03:14 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA IS RECOGNIZED. MR. PITTS: MR.
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| 08:03:19 |
Pitts, Joseph "Joe" - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
SPEAKER, AS PASTOR YOUCEF SITS IN PRISON AWAITING A MANNINGMAN'S NOOSE, I WANT HIM -- HANG MANS NOOSE I WANT HIM TO KNOW THAT WE STAND WITH HIM. OUR...
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| 08:05:14 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS. THE QUESTION IS, WILL THE HOUSE SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 556 AS AMENDED. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY...
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| 08:05:28 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
SPEAKER. MR. PITTS:
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| 08:05:29 |
MR. PITTS, -
I REQUEST THE YEAS AND NAYS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: IN
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| 08:05:31 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, 2/3 BEING IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, THE RULES ARE SUSPENDED, THE RESOLUTION IS AGREED TO, AND WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE MOTION TO...
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| 08:05:45 |
MR. PITTS, -
I REQUEST THE YEAS AND NAYS. THE
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| 08:05:47 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE YEAS AND NAYS ARE REQUESTED. ALL THOSE IN FAVOR OF TAKING THIS VOTE BY THE YEAS AND NAYS WILL RISE AND REMAIN STANDING UNTIL...
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| 08:06:10 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE CHAIR ANNOUNCES THE SPEAKER'S APPOINTMENT PURSUANT TO 10 U.S.C. 4355 A CLAUSE 10 OF RULE 1 AND ORDER OF THE HOUSE OF JANUARY 5, 2011 OF THE...
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| 08:06:36 |
THE CLERK, -
HINCHEY OF NEW YORK AND MS. LORETTA SANCHEZ OF CALIFORNIA. THE SPEAKER
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| 08:06:57 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE CHAIR WILL NOW ENTERTAIN REQUESTS FOR ONE-MINUTES. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW MEXICO? MR. PEARCE: REQUEST
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| 08:07:06 |
MR. PEARCE, -
PERMISSION TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE
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| 08:07:11 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. SO GRANTED. MR. PEARCE: MR. SPEAKER,
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| 08:07:14 |
Pearce, Steve - U.S. Representative, [R] New Mexico
LESS THAN ONE MONTH AGO, KATHLEEN SEBELIUS ISSUED A FINDING THAT SAID EVERY INSURANCE COMPANY IN THE COUNTRY WOULD HAVE TO OFFER INSURANCE PRODUCTS,...
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| 08:08:38 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: ARE THERE FURTHER REQUESTS FOR ONE MINUTES? THE CHAIR LAYS BEFORE THE HOUSE THE FOLLOWING PERSONAL REQUESTS. THE CLERK: LEAVES OF
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| 08:08:50 |
THE CLERK, -
ABSENCE REQUESTED FOR MR. NADLER FOR TODAY. THE
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| 08:08:54 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE REQUEST IS GRANTED.
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| 08:08:59 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: UNDER THE SPEAKER'S ANNOUNCED POLICY OF JANUARY 5, 2011, THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO, MR. GARDNER, IS RECOGNIZE DOLLARS --...
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| 08:09:15 |
Gardner, Cory - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
MR. SPEAKER, I'M HERE TONIGHT FOR ONE REASON, TO STAND UP FOR HARD-WORKING AMERICANS WHO ARE SPENDING FAR TOO MUCH WHEN THEY FILL UP AT THE PUMP AND...
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| 08:18:11 |
Duncan, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] South Carolina
THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO NOT ONLY THE STATE OF COLORADO BUT TO OUR NATION. AND WE HAVE BEEN COMING TO THE FLOOR...
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| 08:28:13 |
Gardner, Cory - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
MR. GARDNER: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FROM SOUTH CAROLINA. I KNOW THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA IS GOING TO BE JOINING US IN THIS DEBATE, THIS CONVERSATION...
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| 08:28:52 |
Duncan, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] South Carolina
ABOUT THAT. THE ADMINISTRATION TALKS ABOUT THE EXACT OPPOSITE THEM. WANT TO US PAY WHAT EUROPEANS PAY. THEY WANT TO SEE US MOVE TOWARD A GREEN ENERGY...
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| 08:29:00 |
Duncan, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] South Carolina
WANT TO CREATE POLICIES, TAX POLICY AND REGULATORY POLICIES, THAT ARE GOING TO FORCE YOU AS AMERICANS TO BUY WHAT THEY WANT YOU TO BUY. AND THAT IS...
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| 08:29:14 |
Gardner, Cory - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
GAS PRICES INCREASE DRAMATICALLY ACROSS THE COUNTRY. IN SOUTH CAROLINA, GAS PRICES INCREASED 10%. THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA WHO JOINS US NOW IN...
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| 08:29:36 |
Pearce, Steve - U.S. Representative, [R] New Mexico
LIKE TO BE FROM ARIZONA BUT I'M REPRESENTING NEW MEXICO. MY FATHER -- HE WORKED FOR THE OIL INDUSTRY MY ENTIRE LIFE. WE GREW UP IN THE OIL INDUSTRY ...
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| 08:37:38 |
Gardner, Cory - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
THE GENTLEMAN. AND BEFORE HE YIELDS THE FLOOR I WANT TO ASK HIM A QUICK QUESTION, YOU DID TREMENDOUS WORK WITH THE WESTERN CAUCUS TO MAKE SURE YOU...
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| 08:38:52 |
Pearce, Steve - U.S. Representative, [R] New Mexico
I HAVE NOT SEEN THE COMMENT. IT'S STANDARD THAT COMES FROM THOSE IN WASHINGTON. THEY ARE SAYING THEY SHOULD DEVELOP OUR RESOURCES BUT WE SHOULD NOT...
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| 08:40:45 |
Duncan, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] South Carolina
EXACTLY RIGHT, THESE ARE ABOUT AMERICAN JOBS GOING OVERSEAS AND AMERICAN TAX DOLLARS GOING OVERSEAS AND AMERICAN EARNED INCOME. AS I MENTIONED EARLIER,...
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| 08:45:12 |
Gardner, Cory - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
MR. GARDNER: HE SAID AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI THAT WE HAVE RECORD OIL PRODUCTION. THAT HE'S ACTUALLY LEADING US OUT OF THIS ENERGY
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| 08:45:22 |
Duncan, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] South Carolina
CRISIS. MR. DUNCAN: ENERGY PRODUCTION MIGHT BE UP IN THIS COUNTRY BUT IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE POLICY OF THIS ADMINISTRATION. IT HAS TO DO WITH...
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| 08:45:51 |
Gardner, Cory - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
MR. GARDNER: I DO. THIS ENTIRE COUNTRY. WE ACTUALLY ARE HOME, THE UNITED STATES IS HOME TO SIX TIMES SAUDI ARABIA'S PROVEN RESOURCES, BECAUSE THE POTENTIAL...
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| 08:47:13 |
Duncan, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] South Carolina
EXACTLY RIGHT. WE HAD A TRAGIC ACCIDENT. NOBODY'S RUNNING FROM THAT FACT, THAT DEEPWATER HORIZON WAS VERY TRAGIC IN THE GULF OF MEXICO AND WE LEARNED...
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| 08:48:58 |
Gardner, Cory - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
AS THOSE RIGS HAVE LEFT, AS WE'VE SEEN PRODUCTION OCCUR ELSEWHERE BECAUSE OF THE ROAD BLOCKS TO DOMESTIC ENERGY PRODUCTION, WE SEE OTHER COUNTRIES,...
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| 08:49:54 |
Gardner, Cory - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
GREAT POINT ON NATIONAL SECURITY. BECAUSE NOT ONLY DO WE HAVE ECONOMIC, YOU KNOW, ECONOMIC OBJECTIVES THAT WE NEED TO ACHIEVE, WITH THE NATIONAL ENERGY...
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| 08:53:55 |
Duncan, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] South Carolina
DUNCAN: WILL THE GENTLEMAN YIELD? I'VE GOTTEN FACEBOOK POSTS AND PHONE CALLS IN OUR OFFICE ENCOURAGING JUST THAT. FOR THE PRESIDENT TO TAP THE STRATEGIC...
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| 08:56:58 |
Gardner, Cory - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
THE POINT THAT IF THIS ADMINISTRATION ACKNOWLEDGES THAT BY TAPPING INTO THE STRATEGIC PETROLEUM RESERVE THEY CAN INCREASE SUPPLIES AND THEREFORE HAVE...
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| 08:57:42 |
MR. DUNCAN, -
SO TO SPEAK. MR. GARDNER: WHY
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| 08:57:44 |
Gardner, Cory - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
ISN'T THIS ADMINISTRATION WILLING TO ACTUALLY DO THE RIGHT THING, DO WHAT'S NECESSARY TO KEEP OUR ECONOMY AFLOAT, TO KEEP IT FROM RUNNING ON FUMES AND...
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| 08:58:02 |
Duncan, Jeff - U.S. Representative, [R] South Carolina
GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO HAS BEEN A STALWART AND A LEADER IN ENERGY, AMERICAN ENERGY INDEPENDENCE, AS A LEADER OF THE HOUSE ENERGY ACTION TEAM. WE...
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| 08:59:09 |
Gardner, Cory - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
THE GENTLEMAN FROM SOUTH CAROLINA FOR HIS LEADERSHIP AND FOR -- THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THAT WE'VE DONE THAT THIS YEAR ALREADY, COME DOWN AND TALK...
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| 09:01:06 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO FOR A MOTION....
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| 09:01:15 |
MR. GARDNER, -
HOUSE STAND IN ADJOURNMENT. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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| 09:01:18 |
Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
THE QUESTION IS ON THE MOTION TO ADJOURN. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. THE AYES HAVE IT. THE MOTION IS ADOPTED.
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