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BY NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE] [CAPTIONS COPYRIGHT NATIONAL CABLE SATELLITE CORP. 2012] 2012. I HEREBY APPOINT THE HONORABLE SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
US PRAY. GOD OF THE UNIVERSE, WE GIVE YOU THANKS FOR GIVING US ANOTHER DAY. AS THE MEMBERS OF THIS PEOPLE'S HOUSE DELIBERATE THESE DAYS, GIVE THEM THE...
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APPROVED. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WILL BE LED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS, MR. HULTGREN. MR. HULTGREN: I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED...
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Hultgren, Randy - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CHAIR WILL ENTERTAIN UP TO FIVE REQUESTS FOR ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES ON EACH SIDE OF THE AISLE....
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM VIRGINIA RISE? >> MADAM SPEAKER, I REQUEST PERMISSION TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE AND TO REVISE AND EXTEND...
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ONE MINUTE. >> MADAM SPEAKER, I EXPRESS TO -- I RISE TODAY TO EXPRESS CONCERNS
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ON BEHALF OF MY CONSTITUENTS.
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Wittman, Robert "Rob" J. - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
PARALYSIS, UNCERTAINTY, THESE ARE THE EFFECTS OF INACTION, INACTION ON LOOMING MASSIVE DEFENSE CUTS THAT WILL GO IN EFFECT IN 2013. IN AMERICA'S FIRST...
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Wittman, Robert "Rob" J. - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
OFF WORKERS? THIS SPRING I VOTED WITH THE MAJORITY IN THIS HOUSE TO AVOID THESE MASSIVE DEFENSE CUTS WHILE PUTTING THE NATION'S BUDGET ON A PATH TO BALANCE....
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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MINUTE. >>
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. TWO WEEKS FROM TOMORROW OLYMPIC ATHLETES FROM ALL OVER THIS WORLD WILL PARADE IN THE STADIUM
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IN LONDON TO LAUNCH THE 2012 OLYMPICS. MS. HOCHUL: I AM PROUD TO SAY FIVE WILL BE WESTERN NEW YORKERS. ARCHER FROM ALMA, THE CURRENT NUMBER
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MS. HOCHUL, -
ONE RANKED POLE-VAULTER, JEN FROM CHURCHVILLE. ONE FROM ROCHESTER AND TWO-TIME SOCCER FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR, AMY FROM ROCHESTER. THROUGHOUT THEIR...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RISE? MR. BERG: I ASK PERMISSION TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. BERG: THANK...
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ON THE FARM BILL LATE LAST NIGHT, AND I
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
APPLAUD CHAIRMAN
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Berg, Rick - U.S. Representative, [R] North Dakota
LUCAS AND THE RANKING MEMBER PETERSON FOR THEIR WORK. I RISE TODAY TO CALL FOR FULL CONSIDERATION OF THE FARM BILL BEFORE THE HOUSE. AGRICULTURE IS...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. BLUMENAUER: THANK
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YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. A BELOVED WIFE OF
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OUR DEAR COLLEAGUE OF 18 YEARS, AMO HOLTON, PASSED AWAY LAST
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Blumenauer, Earl - U.S. Representative, [D] Oregon
FRIDAY. SHE WAS A PLAYWRIGHT, A LINGUIST, A POET WHO TOGETHER WITH AMO FORMED A SPECIAL TYPE OF POWER COUPLE. PATRICIA WAS INTELLIGENT, CURIOUS,...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED.
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MRS. BIGGERT, -
MRS. BIGGERT: MADAM SPEAKER, TODAY I RISE TO HONOR
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MARSHA, AN ILLINOIS NATIVE AND RECIPIENT OF THE 2012
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Biggert, Judy - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD. MARSHA SERVES AS THE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S PUBLIC INFORMATION ...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MINUTE. >> MADAM SPEAKER, YESTERDAY NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ERIC SNYDERMAN WAS IN WESTERN NEW YORK TO CELEBRATE THE PASSAGE OF NEW YORK
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Higgins, Brian - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
STATE'S ISTOP LAW. IT CONNECTS CRRS AND PHARMACISTS HELPING TO COMBAT THE TRAGIC PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE EPIDEMIC. MR. HIGGINS: I WAS PLEASED TO JOIN...
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Higgins, Brian - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
IMPORTANT PLAYERS IN THE PASSAGE OF THIS BILL, I WOULD LIKE TO ESPECIALLY CONGRATULATE SENATOR TIM KENNEDY, AVI AND JULIE ISRAEL FOR THEIR EFFORTS....
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. HULTGREN: MADAM SPEAKER, NOW THAT THE HEALTH CARE LAW IS OUT OF THE JUDICIARY PROCESS,
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Unidentified Speaker, -
IT'S BACK IN THE HANDS OF THE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
LEGISLATORS. IT'S TIME TO FACE THE REAL CONSEQUENCES
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Hultgren, Randy - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
OF THIS LAW. THIS WEEK THE WAYS AND MEANS HAS STARTED EXAMINING THE TAX AFFECTS, THE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE IS LOOKING AT THE IMPACTS ON PATIENTS AND DOCTORS...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR. COURTNEY: PRESIDENT OBAMA SIGNED INTO LAW A BIPARTISAN COMPROMISE...
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Unidentified Speaker, -
LOWERED THE STUDENT INTEREST RATE TO 3.%.
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE INK WAS
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Courtney, Joseph "Joe" D. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
BARELY DRY WHEN THE ROMNEY CAMPAIGN WOULD PUT US BACK TO THE STUDENT LOAN LENDERS. THIS IS WHAT THE CATO INSTITUTE SAID ABOUT THAT PROPOSAL. A MEANINGLESS...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RECOGNIZED. MR. POE: MADAM SPEAKER, WHEN I
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MR. POE, -
AM BACK IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS, I HEAR FROM INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WHO ARE CONCERNED ABOUT HOW OBAMACARE WILL AFFECT
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Poe, Ted - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
THEM. AVA, A SENIOR IN HOUSTON, TELLS ME THIS. I AM A SENIOR WHO'S VERY CONCERNED THAT I WILL LOSE THE GREAT HEALTH CARE THAT I AM PRESENTLY RECEIVING...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MINUTE. MR. BUTTERFIELD: ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT CONGRESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 1965
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WAS TO CREATE A PROGRAM WHEREBY AMERICAN
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CITIZENS COULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR NUTRITIOUS
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Butterfield, G. "George" K. - U.S. Representative, [D] North Carolina
FOODS. THE SNAP PROGRAM ALLOWS 46 MILLION AMERICANS TO AVOID BEING HUNGRY. THE BENEFITS GO TO DESERVING INDIVIDUALS, 15% OF ELDERLY, 20% ARE DISABLED....
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RECOGNITION? MR. HASTINGS: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT ALL MEMBERS MAY HAVE FIVE LEGISLATIVE DAYS TO REVISE AND EXTEND THEIR REMARKS AND INCLUDE...
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Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
WITHOUT OBJECTION. PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 726 AND RULE 18, THE CHAIR DECLARES THE HOUSE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE...
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THE CHAIR, -
SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR AND SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO MORE EFFICIENTLY
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THE CLERK, -
DEVELOP DOMESTIC SOURCES OF THE MINERALS AND MINERAL MATERIALS OF STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL IMPORTANCE TO UNITED STATES ECONOMIC AND NATIONAL SECURITY...
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THE CHAIR, -
30 MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON. MR. HASTINGS: THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIR. I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE...
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MR. HASTINGS, -
RARELY LAST AT ANYTHING. UNFORTUNATELY THAT IS NOT THE CASE WHEN IT COMES TO PERMITTING
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Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
MINING PROJECTS. IN 2012, THE U.S. WAS RANKED DEAD LAST ALONG WITH PAPUA, NEW GUINEA, ON THE PACE OF MINING PERMITTING. I CAN'T SPEAK FOR NEW GUINEA,...
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THE CHAIR, -
MR. MARKEY: IT IS REALLY QUITE FITTING THAT THE REPUBLICAN-CONTROLLED HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IS TAKING UP A BILL TODAY TO WEAKEN
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Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS FOR THE HARD ROCK MINING INDUSTRY BECAUSE JUST LAST NIGHT THE PRESIDENT HELD A LAVISH $25,000 A PLATE FUNDRAISING DINNER OUT...
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THE CHAIR, -
LAMBORN, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE ENERGY AND
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Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
MINERALS SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. LAMBORN: I THANK...
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THE CHAIR, -
IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 4402, THE NATIONAL STRATEGIC
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Lamborn, Douglas "Doug" L. - U.S. Representative, [R] Colorado
AND CRITICAL MINERALS PRODUCTION ACT OF 2012, INTRODUCED BY MY COLLEAGUE, REPRESENTATIVE AMODEI, WHICH I AM A CO-SPOPSOR. THIS BILL WAS HEARD IN OUR...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY, AS MUCH TIME AS HE MAY CONSUME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM
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THE CHAIR, -
NEW JERSEY IS RECOGNIZED. MR. HOLT: I THANK MY FRIEND, THE RANKING MEMBER. MADAM CHAIR,
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MR. MARKEY, -
TODAY WE ARE CONSIDERING THE SO-CALLED
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THE CHAIR, -
NATIONAL STRATEGIC CRITICAL MINERALS PRODUCTION
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Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
ACT OF 2012. NOW, DESPITE THE BILL'S TITLE, IT HAS ALMOST NOTHING TO DO WITH NATIONAL STRATEGIC CRITICAL MINERALS PRODUCTION. IN FACT, UNDER THE GUISE...
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Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEVADA IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. AMODEI: THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIR. I'M GOING TO FOLLOW
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THE CHAIR, -
ON THE THEME FROM MY COLLEAGUE OF THE GARDEN
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Amodei, Mark - U.S. Representative, [R] Nevada
STATE. WHY? WHY DOES AN 11 1/2-PAGE BILL TWO THINGS? IT SETS A TIME LIMIT ON FEDERAL PERMITTING DECISIONS FOR MINES AND SAYS IF YOU DON'T LIKE THAT...
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THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN FROM GEORGIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE MINUTES. MR. JOHNSON:
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MR. MARKEY, -
THANK YOU,
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THE CHAIR, -
MADAM SPEAKER. THE BILL WE ARE CONSIDERING TODAY IS NOT ENSURING OUR SUPPLY OF, QUOTE, STRATEGIC AND
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Johnson, Henry "Hank" C. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [D] Georgia
CRITICAL MINERALS. THIS BILL IS ABOUT DEREGULATING THE MINING INDUSTRY AND THELINE -- THE PIPELINE INDUSTRY. IT'S MISNAMED AND IT SHOULD BE RENAMED...
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Johnson, Henry "Hank" C. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [D] Georgia
SHEEP'S CLOTHING, A BILL THAT IS SUPPOSED TO HELP OUR NATIONAL SECURITY INTERESTS BUT PROTECTS THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF AMERICANS THROUGHOUT THIS...
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Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
THIS 11-PAGE BILL WHERE, WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS ARE GUTTED. I YIELD TO THE GENTLEMAN. IF HE CAN TELL ME WHAT PAGE? MR. HASTINGS: I'M ASKING YOU...
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MR. HASTINGS, -
MR. JOHNSON: THE OVERALL SCHEME OF THIS BILL IS -- MR. HASTINGS: WHAT PAGE? I ASK YOU -- I AM YIELDING HIM TO --
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MR. JOHNSON, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. MR.
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MR. HASTINGS, -
JOHNSON: YOU ARE NOT INTERESTED. MR. HASTINGS: RECLAIMING MY TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. MR. HASTINGS: THE GENTLEMAN HAS
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MR. JOHNSON, -
HIS OWN TIME. I AM VERY PLEASED
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MR. HASTINGS, -
TO THE GENTLEMAN WILL YIELD TO THE
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THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA, MR. GOSAR, A MEMBER OF THE NATURAL
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Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
RESOURCES COMMITTEE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. GOSAR: THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIRMAN. I RISE TODAY IN SUPPORT
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THE CHAIR, -
OF H.R. 4402. MY HOME STATE OF ARIZONA IS
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Gosar, Paul - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
KNOWN FOR THE FIVE C'S, CATTLE, COTTON, CITRUS, CLIMATE AND LASTLY COPPER. PEOPLE HAVE BEEN DIGGING IN ARIZONA FOR PRECIOUS METALS LIKE COPPER...
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MR. HASTINGS, -
NOT BELIEVE ARIZONA COULD EXIST AS IT WOULD TODAY. COPPER WOULD NOT BE ONE OF OUR FIVE FOUNDING C'S.
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Gosar, Paul - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
PLEASE, LET'S RESTORE SOME SANITY TO THE PERMITTING PROCESS AND GET AMERICAN MINERS BACK TO WORK. VOTE YES ON THE STREGSTREG. OUR COUNTRY AND ECONOMY...
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THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY IS RECOGNIZED. >> I THANK THE GENTLEMAN. I JUST WANTED TO ADDRESS
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MR. MARKEY, -
THE POINT RAISED BY THE COMMITTEE CHAIR. MR. HOLT: WHERE
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THE CHAIR, -
IN THE BILL HE
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Unidentified Speaker, -
ASKS ARE THERE EXEMPTIONS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW? WELL, SECTION 102 IS
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Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
WHERE THEY ARE. RIGHT AT THE FRONT OF THIS BILL. PAGE 4, IF HE WANTED TO KNOW THE PAGE NUMBER. UNDER SECTION 102 OF THE LEAD AGENCY CAN DETERMINE...
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THE CHAIR, -
NEW JERSEY. HE TALKED ABOUT SECTION 102. SECTION 101 WHICH IS
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Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
THE BASIS OF ALL THIS REALLY TALKS ABOUT WHAT THE PRESIDENT DID WITH HIS EXECUTIVE ORDER. BY IMPROVING PERFORMANCE OF FEDERAL PERMITTING AND REVIEW...
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THE CHAIR, -
CRITICAL MINERALS
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Pearce, Steve - U.S. Representative, [R] New Mexico
PRODUCTION ACT. IT'S NICE TO HEAR ON THE FLOOR THAT GOOD IS SPEAKING FOR THE TREES IN NEW MEXICO WE JUST BURNED DOWN 300,000 ACRES OF THOSE TREES BECAUSE...
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MR. MARKEY, -
MASSACHUSETTS HAS 12 1/2 MINUTES REMAINING. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON HAS 15 MINUTES
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Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
REMAINING. MR. MARKEY: I YIELD -- THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MARKEY: I YIELD TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY AS...
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MR. MARKEY, -
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Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
THE POINT RAISED BY THE CHAIRMAN THAT THIS DOES NOT EVISCERATE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS. I TALKED ABOUT SECTION 102 AND THE CHAIRMAN CAME BACK AND...
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THE CHAIR, -
30 SECONDS. THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY DISPARAGE SAND AND GRAVEL. MADAM CHAIRMAN, I WOULD
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Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
POINT OUT TO YOU I THINK AFTER THE EARTHQUAKES OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WHEN ROADS COLLAPSED AND EARTHQUAKES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WHEN ROADS COLLAPSED,...
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THE CHAIR, -
H.R. 4402, THE NATIONAL STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL MINERALS PRODUCTION ACT. MR.
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Unidentified Speaker, -
BENISHEK: THIS BILL EXPEDITES RESPONSIBLE MINERAL PRODUCTION IN THE UNITED STATES BY REDUCING FEDERAL RED TAPE AND SPEEDING UP THE FEDERAL PERMITTING...
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Benishek, Daniel "Dan" J. M.D. - U.S. Representative, [R] Michigan
MINING JOBS. MY NORTHERN BLESSED WITH LOTS OF MINERALS. MANY MINING HAS BEEN THE FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN'S ECONOMY. CURRENTLY MINING CONTRIBUTES...
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THE CHAIR, -
NEW JERSEY AS MUCH TIME AS HE MAY CONSUME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY IS RECOGNIZED. MR. HOLT: MR.
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MR. MARKEY, -
CHAIRMAN -- MADAM CHAIR, I HAVE USED THE PHRASE
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THE CHAIR, -
GIVEAWAY AS HAVE OTHERS TODAY SEVERAL
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Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
TIMES. THE RANKING MEMBER SPOKE ABOUT THE WHEEL OF GIVEAWAYS, ONE DAY IT'S OIL, ANOTHER DAY IT'S TIMBER. IT'S IT'S MINING. -- TODAY IT'S MINING. AND...
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THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN FROM OREGON IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES.
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MR. HASTINGS, -
MR. WALDEN: MR. CHAIRMAN, THANK YOU FOR THE TIME. I STAND HERE TODAY IN SUPPORT OF MY FRIEND
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THE CHAIR, -
AND COLLEAGUE,
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Walden, Greg - U.S. Representative, [R] Oregon
MARK AMODEI'S BILL. I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT WE YOU USE AMERICA' RESOURCES RESPONSIBLY TO -- AMERICA'S RESOURCES RESPONSIBLY TO CREATE JOBS. AND...
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Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
I'D LIKE TO RESERVE THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON. MR. HASTINGS:...
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MR. MARKEY, -
YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM OKLAHOMA, MR.
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THE CHAIR, -
LANKFORD. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM OKLAHOMA IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES.
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Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
MR. LANKFORD: THANK YOU. I AM HONORED TO RISE IN SUPPORT OF 4402 AND
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THE CHAIR, -
MY COLLEAGUE, MARKHAM DAY, AND SUPPORTING THIS.
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Lankford, James - U.S. Representative, [R] Oklahoma
THIS SETS A DEFINITIVE TIMELINE FOR PERMITS WHICH CREATES CERTAINTY AND ENCOURAGES PRIVATE INVESTMENT. IT'S NOT ABOUT GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT, BUT TAXPAYERS....
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MR. LANKFORD, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS. MR. MARKEY: YES, I'D LIKE TO CONTINUE TO RESERVE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN CONTINUES TO RESERVE HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN...
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THE CHAIR, -
HASTINGS: THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIRMAN. I AM VERY PLEASED TO YIELD TWO MINUTES TO MY COLLEAGUE FROM THE
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THE CHAIR, -
GREAT STATE OF WASHINGTON, THE GENTLELADY FROM WASHINGTON,
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Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
MRS. MCMORRIS RODGERS. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY FROM WASHINGTON IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MRS. MCMORRIS RODGERS: I THANK THE CHAIRMAN FROM THE...
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THE CHAIR, -
STRONG SUPPORT OF MR. AMODEI'S LEGISLATION,
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McMorris Rodgers, Cathy - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
IMPORTANT LEGISLATION, THE NATIONAL STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL MINERALS PRODUCTION ACT, BECAUSE IF WE WANT TO BUILD IT IN AMERICA WE NEED TO BE ABLE TO MINE...
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THE CHAIR, -
TONKO. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE MINUTES. MR.
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MR. MARKEY, -
TONKO: MADAM CHAIR, I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE
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THE CHAIR, -
DESK. I'M
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MR. TONKO, -
SORRY. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS. MR. MARKEY: I THANK THE THE GENTLELADY.
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THE CHAIR, -
I WILL YIELD MYSELF AS MUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS
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MR. MARKEY, -
RECOGNIZED. MR. MARKEY: MADAM SPEAKER, THIS LEGISLATION IS FUNDAMENTALLY A SOLUTION IN SEARCH OF A PROBLEM. ACCORDING TO THE ANALYSIS OF DATA
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THE CHAIR, -
PROVIDED BY THE
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Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
B.L.M. FOR HARDROCK MINES ON PUBLIC LANDS FOR WHICH WE HAVE COMPLETE DATA, THE AVERAGE TIME TO TAKE -- IT TAKES TO APPROVE A PLAN OF OPERATION FOR...
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THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN FROM WISCONSIN, MR. DUFFY. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM WISCONSIN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. DUFFY:
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MR. HASTINGS, -
I APPRECIATE THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING. WE'RE HERE TALKING ABOUT A BILL,
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THE CHAIR, -
H.R. 4402, THAT'S GOING TO MINIMIZE THE
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Duffy, Sean P. - U.S. Representative, [R] Wisconsin
PERMITTING PROCESS AND THE DELAYS AND STREAMLINES BUREAUCRACY AROUND MINING. I WANT TO BE CLEAR, THERE'S NO CONVERSATION IN THIS HOUSE THAT SAYS WE...
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| 01:11:02 |
THE CHAIR, -
CONTINUES TO RESERVE HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM
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| 01:11:06 |
MR. MARKEY, -
WASHINGTON. MR. HASTINGS: HOW MUCH TIME ON BOTH SIDES?
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| 01:11:08 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON, 4 1/2 MINUTES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS HAS FIVE MINUTES REMAINING. MR. HASTINGS: I AM VERY PLEASED...
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| 01:11:16 |
THE CHAIR, -
MINUTE, AGAIN, TO THE AUTHOR OF THIS LEGISLATION, MR. AMODEI. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEVADA IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR.
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| 01:11:22 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
AMODEI: THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIRMAN. I -- CHAIRWOMAN. I WOULD
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| 01:11:27 |
THE CHAIR, -
JUST BRIEFLY INDICATE -- AND I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR FINALLY LOOKING
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| 01:11:31 |
Amodei, Mark - U.S. Representative, [R] Nevada
AT SECTION 102. IT'S A GREAT DAY IN MY YOUNG CAREER THAT THAT HAS HAPPENED. LET'S LOOK AT WHAT SECTION 102. THE WHEEL OF GIVEAWAYS, WE WANT TO PASTE...
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| 01:12:48 |
MR. MARKEY, -
IS NOT AIMED AT
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| 01:12:51 |
THE CHAIR, -
ENSURING THAT WE CAN GUARANTEE THAT WE INCREASE
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| 01:12:55 |
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
THE PRODUCTION OF THE KINDS OF RARE EARTHS THAT WE NEED IN ORDER TO COMPETE AGAINST CHINA. AND BY THE WAY, IF WE'RE GOING TO REALLY BE USING CHINA AS...
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| 01:14:01 |
THE CHAIR, -
EVERY TIME I BRING AN AMENDMENT OUT HERE ON THE FLOOR THAT
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| 01:14:05 |
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
SAYS, WELL, LET'S DRILL FOR OIL AND NATURAL GAS ON THE PUBLIC LANDS OF THE UNITED STATES BUT WE CAN'T EXPORT IT AFTER WE DISCOVER IT, DRILL FOR IT HERE...
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| 01:15:29 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
CLOSE. MR. MARKEY: I AM PREPARED TO CLOSE, YES. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS HAS THREE MINUTES REMAINING. MR. MARKEY: I THANK THE
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| 01:15:37 |
MR. MARKEY, -
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| 01:15:39 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLELADY. CHINA'S RARE
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| 01:15:43 |
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
EARTH POLICIES DO BURN AMERICA'S HIGH-TECH MANUFACTURING COMPETITIVENESS, AND THE REPUBLICANS JUST WANT TO THROW GAS ON THE FIRE. AMERICAN NATURAL...
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| 01:19:09 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. HASTINGS: FOR THE RECORD, MADAM CHAIRMAN, NATURAL
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| 01:19:13 |
THE CHAIR, -
GAS IS NOT AFFECTED AT ALL BY
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| 01:19:15 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
THIS BILL. MADAM CHAIRMAN, I NOTE FOR THE RECORD
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| 01:19:18 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
EXCERPTS FROM THE MARCH, 2012 REPORT TO CONGRESS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ON THE RARE EARTH MATERIALS AND DEFENSE APPLICATIONS ON NATIONAL SECURITY...
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| 01:21:54 |
THE CHAIR, -
IN LIEU OF THE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE RECOMMENDED BY THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES PRINTED IN THE BILL, IT SHALL BE IN ORDER...
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| 01:23:07 |
THE CLERK, -
CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 726, THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK, MR. TONKO, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL
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| 01:23:15 |
THE CHAIR, -
FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK. MR. TONKO: THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIR. MY AMENDMENT IS VERY SIMPLE. IT REPLACES THE OVERLY...
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| 01:23:25 |
Tonko, Paul - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
A DEFINITION THAT TRULY SAYS THE MATERIALS IDENTIFIED IN THE BILL, CRITICAL AND STRATEGIC MATERIALS. SINCE THE REALITYIZATION THAT CHINA WAS RESTRICTING...
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| 01:26:38 |
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
IS A CRITICAL MATERIAL. GRAVEL, CLAY. THERE IS NO CRISIS IN THE SAND INDUSTRY. WE DON'T NEED TO WATERDOWN THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS FOR DRILLING...
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| 01:27:53 |
MR. TONKO, -
IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. HASTINGS:
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| 01:27:55 |
THE CHAIR, -
I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. HASTINGS: MADAM CHAIRMAN, THIS AMENDMENT ATTEMPTS
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| 01:28:00 |
THE CHAIR, -
TO PICK WHICH MINERALS ARE
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| 01:28:02 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
WINNERS AND LOSERS IN THE
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| 01:28:05 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
FEDERAL PERMITTING SWEEPSTAKES. THE UNDERLYING BILL THAT WE ARE TALKING ABOUT FOCUSES ON THE PERMITTING OF MINES THAT MEET FOUR CLEAR CATEGORIES OF ...
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| 01:31:15 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM NEW YORK. MR. TONKO: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO RECLAIM. MR. HASTINGS: I URGE A NO VOTE ON THE AMENDMENT, AND I'LL RESERVE MY TIME AND I...
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| 01:31:24 |
MR. TONKO, -
NOT OBJECT IF THE GENTLEMAN WANTS TO
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| 01:31:27 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
RECLAIM. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK ASKS TO RECLAIM THE ONE MINUTE HE HAS REMAINING. WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE REQUEST
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| 01:31:35 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
IS GRANTED. THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. MR. TONKO: MADAM CHAIR, I THANK YOU. I WANT TO STATE CLEARLY THAT THE AMENDMENT EMBRACES...
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| 01:31:47 |
Tonko, Paul - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
TIME THAT REQUIRES THE LIST OF THE ADJUSTS -- TO BE ADJUSTED, WE'D HAVE THE ACADEMY ADJUST IT SO THE FLEXIBILITY IS THERE, RECOGNIZING IN THE COURSE...
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| 01:32:14 |
THE CHAIR, -
SAY THIS UNDERLYING BILL LAYS
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| 01:32:16 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
OUT FOUR STRATEGIC AREAS IN WHICH WE SHOULD HAVE MINERALS TO SUPPORT THOSE AREAS. AND
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| 01:32:21 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
THEN WE SAY THERE SHOULD BE A TIME FRAME, DEFINED TIME FRAME WHICH, UNLESS THERE IS AGREEMENT, SHOULD BE LONGER, ACTIVITIES SHOULD BE DONE. IT'S PRETTY...
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| 01:32:53 |
THE CHAIR, -
NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE NOES HAVE IT. THE AMENDMENT IS NOT AGREED TO. MR. TONKO: MADAM CHAIRMAN, I ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT...
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| 01:33:06 |
MR. TONKO, -
FROM NEW YORK WILL BE POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER
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| 01:33:10 |
Tonko, Paul - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 2 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-590. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA SEEK RECOGNITION? MR. HASTINGS:...
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| 01:33:27 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER 2 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-590 OFFERED BY MR. HASTINGS OF
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| 01:33:33 |
THE CHAIR, -
FLORIDA. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE
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| 01:33:35 |
THE CLERK, -
RESOLUTION 726, THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA, MR. HASTINGS, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED, EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE
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| 01:33:41 |
THE CHAIR, -
MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA. MR. HASTINGS: DESPITE THE NAME OF THIS BILL, THE UNDERLYING LEGISLATION HAS IN MY JUDGMENT...
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| 01:33:52 |
Hastings, Alcee L. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
A SUFFICIENT SUPPLY OF RARE EARTH MINERALS FOR OUR COUNTRY. REMEMBER, IT IS ANOTHER REPUBLICAN GIVEAWAY TO LARGE PROFITABLE COMPANIES THAT DO NOT...
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| 01:37:05 |
THE CHAIR, -
RISE TO CLAIM TIME IN OPPOSITION. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. HASTINGS: I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME
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| 01:37:11 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
AS I MAY CONSUME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. HASTINGS: THIS AMENDMENT WOULD REVERSE THE COURSE ON THE GOAL
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| 01:37:15 |
THE CHAIR, -
OF THIS LEGISLATION TO STREAMLINE RED
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| 01:37:17 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
TAPE. THIS AMENDMENT WOULD ADD AN ENTIRE YEAR TO
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| 01:37:20 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
THE TIME ALLOWED FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO MAKE A DECISION ON A PERMIT. THIS WOULD THEN DRAG OUT THE PROCESS 40% LONGER THAN WHAT IS PROVIDED FOR IN THE...
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| 01:39:48 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS RECOGNIZED. MR. HASTINGS: I UNDERSTAND VERY CLEARLY WHAT MY GOOD FRIEND FROM WASHINGTON IS SAYING.
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| 01:39:52 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
MY QUARREL IS IN ASKING THAT THE LEAD AGENCY BE GIVEN
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| 01:39:56 |
Hastings, Alcee L. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
THE OPTION TO EXTEND THE TIME IS I BELIEVE HISTORICALLY MINING COMPANIES WHO UNDER THE UNDERLYING BILL WOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO SIGN OFF ON THE EXTENSION...
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| 01:40:41 |
THE CHAIR, -
MY FRIEND, THE LEGISLATION SAYS THAT BOTH SIDES HAVE
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| 01:40:44 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
TO AGREE. I THINK THAT'S A GOOD WAY, AND THE GENTLEMAN SAYS THERE'S NO EVIDENCE OF
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| 01:40:48 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
THAT. WELL, THERE'S NO EVIDENCE THAT THE CONTRARY WOULD WORK EITHER. SO TO GIVE MORE TIME -- I, AGAIN, WHAT WE HAVE HEARD OVER AND OVER AND OVER,...
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| 01:41:48 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE NOES HAVE IT. THE AMENDMENT IS NOT AGREED TO. THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA. MR. HASTINGS: I ASK FOR...
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| 01:42:03 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
CHAIR: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA WILL BE POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER...
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| 01:42:11 |
Hastings, Alcee L. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
IN HOUSE REPORT 112-590. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS SEEK RECOGNITION? MR. MARKEY: MADAM SPEAKER, I HAVE AN AMENDMENT...
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| 01:42:26 |
MR. MARKEY, -
OFFERED BY MR. MARKEY OF
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| 01:42:28 |
THE CHAIR, -
MASSACHUSETTS.
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| 01:42:30 |
THE CLERK, -
THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 726, THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS, MR. MARKEY, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED, EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE
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| 01:42:37 |
THE CHAIR, -
MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS. MR. MARKEY: I THANK THE GENTLELADY. I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY
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| 01:42:49 |
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
CONSUME. MADAM SPEAKER, I HAVE AN AMENDMENT IN ORDER TODAY, AND THE REASON I HAVE IT IN ORDER IS THAT IT'S A VERY SIMPLE AMENDMENT. IT WOULD UPDATE...
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| 01:46:59 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. HASTINGS: I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. HASTINGS: THANK YOU,
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| 01:47:04 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
MADAM CHAIR. MADAM CHAIRMAN, THIS AMENDMENT IS DIRECTLY CONTRARY TO THE INTENT
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| 01:47:07 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
OF THIS BILL THAT WOULD CREATE NEW JOBS IN THE UNITED STATES
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| 01:47:11 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
AND ENSURE A STABLE DOMESTIC SUPPLY OF CRITICAL MINERALS THAT ARE SO IMPORTANT TO OUR ECONOMY. THIS AMENDMENT WOULD IMPOSE AN ENTIRELY NEW RETROACTIVE...
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| 01:49:36 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON HAS 2 1/2 MINUTES
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| 01:49:40 |
MR. MARKEY, -
REMAINING. YOU HAVE ONE MINUTE
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| 01:49:44 |
THE CHAIR, -
REMAINING IN YOUR TIME. MR. MARKEY: I RESERVE THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS GOING TO -- RESERVE THE
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| 01:49:54 |
MR. MARKEY, -
BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON. MR. HASTINGS:
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| 01:49:57 |
THE CHAIR, -
I YIELD ONE MINUTE TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEVADA ONCE AGAIN THE SPONSOR OF THIS LEGISLATION. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEVADA IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE...
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| 01:50:06 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIR. I WOULD LIKE TO POINT OUT FOR THE RECORD
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| 01:50:10 |
THE CHAIR, -
SINCE WE ARE TALKING ABOUT WESTERN ABAVENDONNED MINES. WHAT'S YOUR DEFINITION OF
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| 01:50:14 |
Amodei, Mark - U.S. Representative, [R] Nevada
ABANDONED MINES? IF IT'S WHERE SOMEBODY PUSHED UP A LITTLE DIRT AND THAT'S CONSIDERED ABANDONED? WE ARE PROUD IN NEVADA THAT THE JOB OUR DIVISION OF...
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| 01:50:57 |
THE CHAIR, -
WASHINGTON. MR. HASTINGS:
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| 01:50:59 |
MR. MARKEY, -
WHO HAS THE RIGHT TO CLOSE? THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON HAS THE
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| 01:51:03 |
THE CHAIR, -
RIGHT TO CLOSE. MR. HASTINGS: I JUST ADVISE THE GENTLEMAN THAT I HAVE NO MORE REQUESTS FOR TIME.
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| 01:51:07 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
MR. MARKEY: I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME
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| 01:51:09 |
THE CHAIR, -
AS I MAY CONSUME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS IS
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| 01:51:11 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
RECOGNIZED.
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| 01:51:15 |
MR. MARKEY, -
MR. MARKEY: THIS IS A SIMPLE AMENDMENT BHAFMENT
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| 01:51:17 |
THE CHAIR, -
IT SAYS IS THIS. THAT THESE BIG MINING COMPANIES AND THE ONES
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| 01:51:23 |
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
I'M TALKING ABOUT HAVE A MARKET CAPITALIZATION OF $90 BILLION. THEY JUST HAVE TO PAY TO DRILL ON PUBLIC LANDS. FEDERAL PUBLIC LANDS. RIGHT NOW...
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| 01:52:46 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
THE JOBS WOULD GO IF YOU ADD A GROSS TAX TO THIS ACTIVITY.
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| 01:52:51 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
LET ME POINT OUT JUST AN ECONOMIC ISSUE HERE. LIKE OIL AND GAS, PROBABLY NOT QUITE THE SAME, YOU REALLY DON'T KNOW IF THERE IS ANY MINERALS IN THE GROUND...
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| 01:53:44 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE NOES HAVE IT. THE AMENDMENT IS NOT AGREED TO. MR. MARKEY: THAT I REQUEST A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT...
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| 01:53:57 |
MR. MARKEY, -
MASSACHUSETTS WILL BE POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER
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| 01:54:00 |
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 4 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-590. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ALASKA SEEK RECOGNITION? MR. YOUNG: MADAM CHAIRMAN,...
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| 01:54:15 |
MR. YOUNG, -
OFFERED BY MR. YOUNG
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| 01:54:17 |
THE CHAIR, -
OF ALASKA. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT
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| 01:54:19 |
THE CLERK, -
TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 726, THE GENTLEMAN FROM ALASKA, MR. YOUNG, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED, EACH SHALL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE
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| 01:54:26 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ALASKA. MR. YOUNG: MADAM CHAIRMAN, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE CHAIR: WITHOUT OBJECTION....
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| 01:54:36 |
MR. YOUNG, -
ROADLESS AREAS ON NATIONAL FOREST BUT SPECIFICALLY IN ALASKA. IT
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| 01:54:40 |
Young, Donald "Don" - U.S. Representative, [R] Alaska
DOES NOT OVERTURN THEIR WILDERNESS AREAS. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT AS PREVIOUSLY STATED IN THIS CONGRESS THAT HIGHLY MINERALIZED AREAS WOULD NOT BE AFFECTED...
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| 01:56:14 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
EXACTLY THESE SORT OF RULINGS THAT TIE UP OUR NATURAL RESOURCES AND WE SHOULD BE UTILIZING -- I THINK THE GENTLEMAN HAS A GOOD AMENDMENT AND I SUPPORT...
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| 01:56:31 |
Young, Donald "Don" - U.S. Representative, [R] Alaska
I URGE A YES ON MY AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY. MR. HOLT: MADAM CHAIR, I RISE...
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| 01:56:41 |
THE CHAIR, -
CLAIM TIME IN OPPOSITION. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. HOLT: ALMOST 15 YEARS
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| 01:56:47 |
MR. HOLT, -
AGO THE FOREST SERVICE BEGAN
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| 01:56:49 |
THE CHAIR, -
A PROCESS OF REVIEWING THE MANAGEMENT OF THE LAST REMAINING UNDEVELOPED FORESTS, THE
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| 01:56:54 |
Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
SO-CALLED ROADLESS AREAS. IN 2001 THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION, YES THE GEORGE W. BUSH ADMINISTRATION, ISSUED REGULATIONS TO PROTECT THESE AREAS. IN AN EFFORT...
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| 02:00:11 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
TALKING ABOUT MY STATE. IT REALLY ALWAYS EXCITES
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| 02:00:16 |
Young, Donald "Don" - U.S. Representative, [R] Alaska
ME. THEY REALLY KNOW A LOT. THEY KNOW NOTHING. THIS WAS OPEN FOR MINING DEVELOPMENT AND LAST YEAR THEY SAID, NO, THIS COULDN'T BE DONE. IN FACT, THE...
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| 02:02:47 |
Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
COUNTRY AT LARGE. THE ROADLESS RULE HAS BEEN DEBATED, IT HAS BEEN LITIGATED. IT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED SETTLED. THE YOUNG AMENDMENT, AS THE CHAIRMAN HAS...
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| 02:04:18 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
REMAINING. MR. YOUNG: I JUST WANT TO MAKE A COMMENT TO THE CHAIRMAN. I YIELD HIM 30 SECONDS. MR.
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| 02:04:26 |
MR. YOUNG, -
HASTINGS: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING. THESE AREAS THAT THIS AMENDMENT AFFECTS HAVE ALREADY BEEN SET ASIDE FOR MINERAL DEVELOPMENT. I WANT TO REPEAT...
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| 02:04:33 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
SPEAKER. THESE ARE HAVE ALREADY BEEN SET ASIDE FOR MINERAL DEVELOPMENT. THAT POLICY HAS NOT CHANGED AT ALL. ALL IT ENSURES IS THAT WE'RE GOING TO HAVE...
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| 02:05:10 |
THE CHAIR, -
REMAINING AND THE RIGHT TO CLOSE. NEW JERSEY NEW JERSEY -- MR. HOLT: MR. CHAIR, OF COURSE WE WANT THIS COUNTRY
|
| 02:05:14 |
THE CHAIR, -
TO HAVE THE MINERALS ITS DEPENDENT ON. BUT NEED I REPEAT AGAIN, THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT SAYS THAT CURRENT
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| 02:05:20 |
Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
POLICY DOES NOT PREVENT MINERAL DEVELOPERS FROM ACCESSING THE DEVELOPMENT SITES. THIS AMENDMENT IS NOT NECESSARY -- DEVELOPING SITES. THIS AMENDMENT...
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| 02:05:44 |
THE CHAIR, -
FIND THIS EARTH. WE CAN'T DEVELOP IT, IT'S THAT SIMPLE. ALL THE
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| 02:05:47 |
Young, Donald "Don" - U.S. Representative, [R] Alaska
EXPLORATION HAD TO BE DONE BY HELICOPTER. THERE'S NO ACCESS BY ROAD. DO DEVELOP IT WE MUST HAVE THIS ROAD -- TO DEVELOP IT WE MUST HAVE THIS ROAD TO...
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| 02:06:15 |
THE CHAIR, -
A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM ALASKA WILL BE POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER
|
| 02:06:22 |
MR. HOLT, -
AMENDMENT NUMBER 5 PRINTED IN HOUSE
|
| 02:06:24 |
THE CHAIR, -
REPORT 112-590. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MINNESOTA SEEK RECOGNITION? CRASKCRAVE I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT...
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| 02:06:51 |
THE CLERK, -
A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. CHARITY RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MOLTE. MR.
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| 02:06:56 |
THE CHAIR, -
CRAVAACK: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. TODAY I RISE TO SUPPORT MY AMENDMENT AS WELL AS THE UNDERLYING BILL. H.R. 4402 IS A COMMONSENSE,
|
| 02:07:03 |
Cravaack, Chip - U.S. Representative, [R] Minnesota
PRO-GROWTH PIECE OF LEGISLATION THAT WOULD SIMPLY FACILITATE A TIMELY PERMITTING PROCESS FOR VERY IMPORTANT MINING PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED...
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| 02:11:15 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
WHO ARE IN THE PROCESS NOW SHOULD AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE POTENTIAL CHANGES IN LAW. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT AMENDMENT AND I SUPPORT IT AND I YIELD BACK TO...
|
| 02:11:30 |
MR. CRAVAACK, -
FROM MASSACHUSETTS. >> I RISE TO CLAIM THE TIME IN OPPOSITION. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE
|
| 02:11:35 |
THE CHAIR, -
MINUTES. MR. MARKEY: I THANK THE CHAIR. THIS BILL IS A BILL THAT IS SUPPOSED TO
|
| 02:11:41 |
THE CHAIR, -
BE DISCUSSING RARE EARTHS, OK? IT'S SUPPOSED TO
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| 02:11:44 |
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
BE DISCUSSING STRATEGIC MINERALS THAT WE CAN USE IN OUR COMPETITION TO PRODUCE HIGH-TECH PRODUCTS, THAT WE ARE COMPETING WITH THE CHINESE AND OTHERS IN...
|
| 02:15:16 |
THE CHAIR, -
AND I'D JUST LIKE TO REMIND OUR COLLEAGUES THAT MINES AREN'T JUST PERMITTED AND THEN FORGOTTEN. THEY'RE CONSTANTLY MONITORED. THE PRECIOUS
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| 02:15:22 |
Cravaack, Chip - U.S. Representative, [R] Minnesota
METALS WE ARE TALKING ABOUT GOES INTO OUR CELL PHONES OURKS COMPUTERS, OUR WEAPONRY -- PHONES, OUR COMPUTERS, OUR WEAPONRY. WE NEED THESE MATERIALS...
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| 02:15:53 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE BUSINESS PLAN HERE OF THESE
|
| 02:15:55 |
MR. MARKEY, -
MINING INTERESTS THAT DON'T EVEN
|
| 02:15:58 |
Markey, Edward J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
PAY ROYALTIES TO DRILL ON THE FEDERAL LANDS OF OUR COUNTRY. LET'S JUST CONTINUE THIS BUSINESS PLAN. THAT'S WHAT THEY ARE SAYING TO THEMSELVES. MAYBE...
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| 02:16:56 |
THE CHAIR, -
IT. THE AMENDMENT IS AGREED TO. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 6, PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT NUMBER 112-590. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES...
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| 02:17:16 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER 6, PRINTED IN
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| 02:17:18 |
THE CHAIR, -
HOUSE REPORT NUMBER 112-590, OFFERED BY MR. HASTINGS OF FLORIDA. THE CHAIR:
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| 02:17:22 |
THE CHAIR, -
PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 726, THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA,
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| 02:17:24 |
THE CLERK, -
MR. HASTINGS, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED, EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM
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| 02:17:29 |
THE CHAIR, -
FLORIDA. MR. HASTINGS: THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. CHAIRMAN. THIS BILL IS AN IRRESPONSIBLE GIVEAWAY TO THE MINING INDUSTRY THAT HAS TAKEN ENORMOUS
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| 02:17:37 |
Hastings, Alcee L. - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
PROFIT AT AMERICAN TAXPAYER EXPENSE. ONE SECTION IN PARTICULAR IS EXTREMELY DISTURBING. SECTION 205 OF THE BILL ELIMINATES AWARDING OF ATTORNEYS FEES...
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| 02:20:13 |
THE CHAIR, -
MINUTES. MR. HASTINGS: I'M PLEASED TO YIELD THREE MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA, MR. QUAYLE. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR...
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| 02:20:19 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING. MR. CHAIRMAN, I OPPOSE THIS AMENDMENT
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| 02:20:21 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
BECAUSE IT WOULD ALLOW IDEOLOGICAL SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS TO BLOCK MINING
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| 02:20:25 |
Quayle, Ben - U.S. Representative, [R] Arizona
PERMITS THROUGH LAWSUITS FUNDED BY TAXPAYER DOLLARS. THE EQUAL ACCESS TO JUSTICE ACT OF 1980 IS A LAW IN NEED OF REFORM. RECOGNIZING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S...
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| 02:22:55 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
MR. HASTINGS: I HAVE NO TIME. THE GENTLEMAN YIELD BACK HIS TIME? MR. HASTINGS: I YIELD BACK. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON. MR. HASTINGS:...
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| 02:23:03 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
MUCH TIME? THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN HAS 2 1/2 MINUTES REMAINING. MR. HASTINGS: THANK YOU. I JUST WANT TO MAKE A POINT
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| 02:23:08 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
HERE. THE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE I HAVE THE PRIVILEGE TO
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| 02:23:11 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR HAS BEEN INVESTIGATING THE PAYMENT
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| 02:23:13 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
OF ATTORNEY FEES AND COURT COSTS TO REVOLVING DOOR PLAINTIFFS IN ENVIRONMENTAL LAWSUITS. FOR EXAMPLE, WE HAVE LEARNED THAT BASED ON INFORMATION THAT'S...
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| 02:24:37 |
THE CHAIR, -
NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE NOES HAVE IT. THE AMENDMENT IS NOT AGREED TO. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 7 PRINTED IN HOUSE...
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| 02:25:03 |
MR. GRIJALVA, -
OF ARIZONA. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 726, THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA,
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| 02:25:06 |
THE CLERK, -
MR. GRIJALVA, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED, EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN
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| 02:25:11 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM ARIZONA. MR. GRIJALVA: THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. MY AMENDMENT STATES THAT NOTHING IN THIS BILL SHOULD DIMINISH OPPORTUNITIES FOR HUNTING, FISHING,...
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| 02:25:19 |
Grijalva, Raul - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
ON PUBLIC LANDS. H.R. 4402 WOULD ELEVATE THE INTEREST OF THE MINING INDUSTRY ABOVE ALL OTHERS. THIS LEGISLATION CONTAINS LANGUAGE REQUIRING THAT THE...
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| 02:28:59 |
THE CHAIR, -
FIVE MINUTES. MR. HASTINGS: I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. HASTINGS:
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| 02:29:03 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
THANK YOU, MR. CHAIRMAN. MR. CHAIRMAN, THIS IS AN
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| 02:29:05 |
THE CHAIR, -
ANTI-MINING, ANTI-JOBS AMENDMENT AND IT
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| 02:29:07 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
IS NOT A PRO SPORTSMAN
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| 02:29:10 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
AMENDMENT. I BELIEVE STRONGLY IN MULTIPLE USES ON OUR FEDERAL LANDS. IT IS SOMETHING AS CHAIRMAN OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE I TAKE VERY, VERY...
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| 02:31:58 |
THE CHAIR, -
REMAINING. MR. GRIJALVA: LET ME YIELD THE REMAINDER OF MY TIME TO MY
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| 02:32:01 |
MR. GRIJALVA, -
GOOD FRIEND FROM NEW MEXICO AND
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| 02:32:03 |
THE CHAIR, -
MEMBER OF THE RESOURCE COMMITTEE, MR. LUJAN. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN
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| 02:32:06 |
Grijalva, Raul - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
FROM NEW MEXICO IS RECOGNIZED FOR 90 SECONDS. MR. LUJAN: MR. CHAIRMAN, THANK YOU SO MUCH. THIS AMENDMENT IS STRAIGHTFORWARD. IT'S ABOUT PROTECTING...
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| 02:32:13 |
THE CHAIR, -
NOT -- HOW SIMPLE THIS IS. SADLY A SIMILAR
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| 02:32:16 |
Lujan, Ben Ray - U.S. Representative, [D] New Mexico
AMENDMENT WAS REJECTED BY THE RULES COMMITTEE WHEN WE HAD A SIMILAR DEBATE ON OIL AND GAS LEASING. BUT I RISE IN STRONG SUPPORT OF THE GRIJALVA AMENDMENT...
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| 02:33:28 |
THE CHAIR, -
JUST SIMPLY SAY THAT THIS IS AN AMENDMENT, AS I MENTIONED IN
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| 02:33:31 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
MY EARLIER REMARKS, THAT SIMPLY
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| 02:33:35 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
WILL -- IT'S ANTI-MINING AT ITS BEST. AND BECAUSE THERE IS IN CURRENT LAW A PROCEDURE FOR GIVING -- A PROCEDURE FORGIVING HIGHER -- FOR GIVING HIGHER...
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| 02:34:21 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE NOES HAVE IT. THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA. MR. GRIJALVA: MR. CHAIRMAN, ON THAT I WOULD REQUEST...
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| 02:34:33 |
MR. GRIJALVA, -
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| 02:34:36 |
THE CHAIR, -
POSTPONED. PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, PROCEEDINGS WILL NOW RESUME ON THOSE AMENDMENTS PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 11-590 ON WHICH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS...
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| 02:35:27 |
THE CLERK, -
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 IS...
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| 02:35:33 |
THE CHAIR, -
RECORD THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS WILL BE A 15-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC., IN COOPERATION...
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| 02:58:53 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS THE REQUEST FOR RECORDED VOTE ON AMENDMENT NUMBER 2 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-590 BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM FLORIDA, MR. HASTINGS,...
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| 02:59:16 |
THE CLERK, -
THOSE IN SUPPORT OF A REQUESTED FOR RECORDED VOTE WILL RISE AND BE COUNTED. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN, MEMBERS WILL RECORD
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| 02:59:22 |
THE CHAIR, -
THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS WILL BE A TWO-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC., IN COOPERATION...
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| 03:02:30 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: ON THIS VOTE THE YEAS ARE 162, THE NAYS ARE 252. LESS THAN MAJORITY VOTING IN THE AFFIRMTIVE, THE AMENDMENT IS NOT
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| 03:03:48 |
THE CHAIR, -
ADOPTED. THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS THE REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE ON AMENDMENT NUMBER 3 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-590 BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS,...
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| 03:04:10 |
THE CLERK, -
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 IS
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| 03:04:16 |
THE CHAIR, -
ORDERED. MEMBERS WILL RECORD THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS WILL BE A TWO-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING...
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| 03:08:14 |
THE CHAIR, -
AMENDMENT IS NOT ADOPTED -- AFFIRMATIVE THE AMENDMENT IS NOT ADOPTED. THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS THE REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE ON AMENDMENT NUMBER...
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| 03:08:38 |
THE CLERK, -
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 IS
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| 03:08:44 |
THE CHAIR, -
ORDERED. MEMBERS WILL RECORD THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS LAB TWO-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE,...
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| 03:11:42 |
THE CHAIR, -
IS ADOPTED. THE UNFINISHED BUSINESS IS THE REQUEST FOR A RECORDED VOTE ON AMENDMENT NUMBER 7 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-590 BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM...
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| 03:12:02 |
THE CLERK, -
ARIZONA. THE 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...
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| 03:12:10 |
THE CHAIR, -
WILL RECORD THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS WILL BE A TWO-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC.,...
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| 03:15:25 |
THE CHAIR, -
ADOPTED. THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE. AS AMENDED. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. THE AYES HAVE IT. THE...
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| 03:16:08 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
H.R. 4402, AND PURSUANT TO
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| 03:16:12 |
THE CHAIR, -
HOUSE RESOLUTION 726 I REPORT THE BILL BACK TO THE HOUSE WITH AN AMENDMENT ADOPTED IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE...
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| 03:16:29 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
726 REPORTS THE BILL BACK TO THE HOUSE WITH AN AMENDMENT ADOPTED IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. UNDER THE RULE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION IS ORDERED. IS A...
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| 03:17:10 |
THE CLERK, -
AGRICULTURE TO MORE EFFICIENTLY DEVELOP DOMESTIC SOURCES OF THE MINERALS AND MINERAL MATERIALS OF STRATEGIC AND CRITICAL IMPORTANCE OF THE UNITED STATES...
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| 03:17:52 |
MS. SLAUGHTER, -
BILL? -- IS THE GENTLEWOMAN OPPOSED TO THE
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| 03:17:57 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BILL? MS. SLAUGHTER: IN THE PRESENT FORM, I AM. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE HOUSE WILL BE IN ORDER. WILL MEMBERS TAKE CONVERSATIONS OFF THE
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| 03:18:05 |
MS. SLAUGHTER, -
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| 03:18:07 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FLOOR. THE CLERK: TO THE COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE SAME BACK TO THE HOUSE FORTHWITH WITH THE
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| 03:18:26 |
THE CLERK, -
FOLLOWING AMENDMENT. PAGE 9 AFTER LINE , INSERT THE FOLLOWING -- SECTION 105. PROHIBITION ON ISSUANCE OF PERMITS TO PERSONS, CORPORATIONS AND SUBSIDIARIES...
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| 03:19:01 |
MS. SLAUGHTER, -
OBJECTION? WITHOUT OBJECTION, SO ORDERED. THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MS. SLAUGHTER: WE JUST
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| 03:19:07 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CONCLUDED DEBATE ON A BILL THAT WILL MAKE IT EASIER FOR THE MINING INDUSTRY TO PROFIT FROM DIGGING UP VALUABLE MINERALS ON
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| 03:19:13 |
MS. SLAUGHTER, -
LAND OWNED BY THE AMERICAN TAXPAYER. AND WHAT WILL THE AMERICAN PEOPLE GAIN IN RETURN? NOTHING EXCEPT POOR PUBLIC HEALTH, A DIRTIER ENVIRONMENT AND...
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| 03:20:30 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE FLOOR. PLEASE TAKE CONVERSATIONS FROM THE FLOOR. MEMBERS IN THE BACK OF THE CHAMBER, PLEASE REMOVE YOUR CONVERSATIONS FROM THE FLOOR. THE GENTLELADY...
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| 03:21:01 |
MS. SLAUGHTER, -
THE AMERICAN TAXPAYERS ROYALTY-FREE. EVEN IF THEY ARE FOREIGN COMPANIES OR HAVE CHEATED OR DELINQUENT ON THEIR TAXES. THERE IS STILL TIME TO FIX THREE...
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| 03:24:50 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IS NOWHERE NEAR ADEQUATE FOR WHAT WE
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| 03:24:53 |
MS. SLAUGHTER, -
NEED TODAY. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. MS. SLAUGHTER: I URGE A YES VOTE ON THIS AMENDMENT TO PROTECT AMERICAN WORKERS,...
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| 03:25:01 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RESOURCES AND TO PROTECT OUR --
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| 03:25:04 |
MS. SLAUGHTER, -
WE ARE EXTREMELY WORRIED THAT IRAN DO NOT BENEFIT AT ALL. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CHAIR WILL RECEIVE A MESSAGE. MS. SLAUGHTER: THANK YOU. THE MESSENGER:...
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| 03:25:16 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BEEN DIRECTED BY THE SENATE TO INFORM THE HOUSE THAT THE SENATE
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| 03:25:19 |
MS. SLAUGHTER, -
HAS PASSED WITHOUT AMENDMENT H.R. 4155, CITED AS THE VETERANS' SKILLS TO JOBS ACT. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM...
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| 03:25:33 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MR. HASTINGS: MR. SPEAKER, THE HOUSE IS NOT IN ORDER. THE SPEAKER PRO
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| 03:25:37 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
TEMPORE: THE HOUSE WILL BE IN
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| 03:25:40 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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| 03:25:42 |
MR. HASTINGS, -
ORDER. THE GENTLEMAN FROM WASHINGTON.
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| 03:25:44 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MR. HASTINGS: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. MR. SPEAKER, THE UNDERLYING BILL IS ABOUT AMERICAN JOBS AND NOT
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| 03:25:52 |
Hastings, Richard "Doc" - U.S. Representative, [R] Washington
ONLY AMERICAN MINING JOBS. BECAUSE OUR MANUFACTURING SECTOR AS PART OF IT USES THE MINERALS FROM THESE MINING JOBS. AND SO IT IS MUCH, MUCH BROADER...
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| 03:27:13 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
NO. THE NOES HAVE IT. MS. SLAUGHTER: MR. SPEAKER, I ASK FOR THE YEAS AND NAYS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE YEAS AND NAYS ARE REQUESTED. THOSE FAVORING...
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| 03:27:23 |
MS. SLAUGHTER, -
THE YEAS AND NAYS ARE ORDERED. MEMBERS WILL RECORD THEIR
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| 03:27:25 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS WILL BE A 15-MINUTE VOTE. PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 9 OF RULE 20, THE CHAIR WILL REDUCE TO FIVE MINUTES THE MINIMUM TIME...
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| 03:44:20 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ON PASSAGE OF THE BILL. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE AYES HAVE IT. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS....
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| 03:44:35 |
MR. MARKEY, -
NUMBER HAVING ARISEN, A RECORDED VOTE IS ORDERED. MEMBERS
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| 03:44:37 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WILL RECORD THEIR VOTES BY ELECTRONIC DEVICE. THIS WILL BE A FIVE-MINUTE VOTE. [CAPTIONING MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NATIONAL CAPTIONING INSTITUTE, INC.,...
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| 03:51:13 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO RECONSIDER IS LAID ON THE TABLE. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARKANSAS SEEK RECOGNITION? >> MR. SPEAKER, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT MY...
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| 03:51:25 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
OBJECTION. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM HAWAII SEEK RECOGNITION? >>
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| 03:51:29 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT THE RECORD REFLECT THAT I INTENDED TO VOTE NO ON ROLL CALL NUMBER 465, THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY MY
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| 03:51:37 |
Unidentified Speaker, -
FRIEND, CONGRESSMAN YOUNG OF ALASKA. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE RECORD WILL SO REFLECT. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN...
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| 03:54:00 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ABOUT THE SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK TO COME. THE
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| 03:54:04 |
MR. HOYER, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. CANTOR: I THANK THE DEMOCRATIC WHIP FOR YIELDING. MR. SPEAKER, ON MONDAY THE HOUSE IS NOT IN SESSION. ON...
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| 03:54:11 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MEET AT NOON FOR MORNING HOUR AND 2:00 P.M.
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| 03:54:13 |
Cantor, Eric - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
FOR LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS. VOTES WILL BE POSTPONED UNTIL 6:30 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, THE HOUSE WILL MEET AT 10:00 A.M. FOR MORNING HOUR AND NOON...
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| 03:54:55 |
MR. HOYER, -
CONVERSATIONS OFF THE FLOOR.
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| 03:54:58 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MR. HOYER: I AGAIN YIELD TO THE MAJORITY LEADER. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN MAY PROCEED. MR. CANTOR: MADAM SPEAKER, I THANK YOU. IN...
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| 03:55:06 |
MR. HOYER, -
H.R. 5872, THE
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| 03:55:09 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SEQUESTRATION TRANSPARENCY ACT SPONSORED BY
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| 03:55:11 |
Cantor, Eric - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
CONGRESSMAN JEB HENSARLING. THIS IS A BILL THAT WILL BRING NEEDED TRANSPARENCY TO THE ADMINISTRATION'S PROCESS FOR IMPLEMENTING DEVASTATING CUTS TO...
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| 03:56:12 |
Hoyer, Steny H. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
AS I CALCULATE, 12 LEGISLATIVE DAYS LEFT TO GO IN JULY AND THE BEGINNING OF AUGUST OF WHICH THREE OF THOSE DAYS WE WILL BE COMING IN AT 6:30. AS...
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| 03:56:52 |
Cantor, Eric - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
THE FLOOR, SENDING OUT A MEMO, MAKING MEMBERS AWARE OF WHERE WE'RE HEADED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SUMMER -- REMAINDER OF THE JULY PERIOD. I WOULD SAY...
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| 03:58:10 |
Hoyer, Steny H. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
ANSWER AND I THINK WE HAVE CONSENSUS ON THIS FLOOR BY CUTTING RED TAPE AND FACILITATING DECISIONS BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OR BY THE STATE GOVERNMENT...
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| 04:00:57 |
Cantor, Eric - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
ON A BILL THAT WILL HELP US MINE IT IN AMERICA. THE GENTLEMAN LIKES TO SPEAK ABOUT MAKING IT IN AMERICA. WHY SHOULDN'T WE ALSO BE MINING IT IN AMERICA?...
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| 04:04:15 |
Hoyer, Steny H. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
FULL WELL THAT THAT HAD NO CHANCE OF PASSAGE YOU WERE SIMPLY APPEALING TO THE BASE YOU ARE JUST APPEALING TO. THIS THE GENTLEMAN BELIEVES WHAT YOU WOULD...
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| 04:08:40 |
MR. CANTOR, -
HAVE REFERRED TO TO OCCUR THE LAST WEEK ON WHICH I BELIEVE IS
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| 04:08:44 |
Hoyer, Steny H. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
THE 29TH OF JULY, THE WEEK OF 29 JULY, TO BE ON THAT WEEK? MR. CANTOR: I RESPOND TO THE GENTLEMAN, MADAM SPEAKER, YES, WE HAVE SCHEDULED FOR THAT...
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| 04:08:58 |
Cantor, Eric - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
RATES AND WE'LL ALSO BE BRINGING UP A BILL. THAT EXTENSION WILL BE FOR A YEAR. WE'LL ALSO BE BRINGING UP A BILL THAT WILL OUTLINE THE PRINCIPLES FOR...
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| 04:09:32 |
Hoyer, Steny H. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
SYSTEM. WE NEED TO MAKE IT SIMPLER. WOULD LIKE TO SEE US REDUCE PREFERENCE ITEMS AND BRING RATES DOWN AS THE BOWLES-SIMPSON, GANG OF SIX, WHOEVER YOU...
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| 04:10:35 |
Cantor, Eric - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
HEARINGS. I THINK THE LAST YEAR AND A HALF CHAIRMAN CAMP AND HIS COMMITTEE HAVE BEEN ABOUT LOOKING AT THE TAX CODE, TALKING ABOUT TAX REFORM, DIVULGING...
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| 04:12:24 |
Hoyer, Steny H. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
IS CORRECT. MR. HOYER: I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR THAT CLARIFICATION. LET ME SAY TO THE GENTLEMAN WHEN THE GENTLEMAN SAYS THERE HAVE
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| 04:12:31 |
MR. CANTOR, -
BEEN HEARINGS ON TAX REFORM, I THINK THAT'S
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| 04:12:33 |
Hoyer, Steny H. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
PROBABLY ACCURATE. WHAT THERE HAS NOT BEEN IN MY VIEW AND IN MR. LEVIN, WHO IS THE RANKING MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE'S VIEW, THERE'S BEEN NO HEARING ON...
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| 04:14:17 |
Cantor, Eric - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
CHOICE HERE. GIVEN THIS ECONOMY, IF ONE WANTS TO RAISE TAXES ON ALL AMERICANS, YOU VOTE AGAINST THE BILL. IF YOU WANT TO GO AND HELP FOLKS THROUGH A MORE...
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| 04:15:25 |
Hoyer, Steny H. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
ALL AMERICANS AND EXTRAORDINARY CONSEQUENCES TO THE DEFICIT AND DEBT AND TO OUR ECONOMY. IS THAT -- AM I CORRECT IN INTERPRETING YOUR ANSWER IS, NO,...
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| 04:15:52 |
MR. HOYER, -
AND I ACCURATELY CHARACTERIZED IT.
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| 04:15:54 |
MR. CANTOR, -
I THINK THAT'S A SHAME, MR. MAJORITY LEADER. MR. BOEHNER SAID WE
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| 04:15:58 |
Hoyer, Steny H. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
WERE GOING TO BE AN OPEN HOUSE, THAT WE WERE GOING TO CONSIDER MATTERS AND THAT EVERYBODY WOULD HAVE THEIR OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE THEIR INPUT. USUALLY...
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| 04:16:42 |
Cantor, Eric - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
THE REGULAR PROCESS OF A MOTION TO RECOMMIT. AND AS I HAVE SAID PUBLICLY YESTERDAY WHEN ASKED, ARE THE DEMOCRATS IN THE HOUSE GOING TO BE ABLE TO...
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| 04:17:26 |
Hoyer, Steny H. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
SOMETHING THAT YOU WON'T BRING TO THE FLOOR AND IT IS THAT ALL MIDDLE-CLASS WORKING AMERICANS WILL NOT GET A TAX HIKE. ALL OF THEM. AND EVERYBODY UP...
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| 04:21:21 |
Cantor, Eric - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
JOBS. AND, YOU KNOW, THE GENTLEMAN CAN PLAY WITH THE STATISTICS ALL HE WANTS AND CLAIMED THAT 97% OF THE SMALL BUSINESSES WILL GET A TAX BREAK THIS...
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| 04:22:50 |
Hoyer, Steny H. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
PRESIDENT'S PROPOSAL THE ANSWER IS ABSOLUTELY YES. I DON'T WANT THE GENTLEMAN CONFUSED IN ANY WAY. IF THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT IS THE ONLY OPTION WE HAVE...
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| 04:27:28 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ADJOURNS TODAY IT ADJOURN TO MEET AT 10:00 A.M. TOMORROW AND FURTHER
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| 04:27:32 |
Cantor, Eric - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS ON THAT DAY IT ADJOURN TO MEET AT NOON ON TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2012, FOR MORNING HOUR DEBATE, AND 2:00 P.M. FOR LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS....
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
REQUESTS. THE CLERK: LEAVES OF BE A REQUESTED FOR MR. COBLE -- ABSENCE REQUESTED FOR MR. COBLE OF NORTH CAROLINA TODAY, MS. JACKSON LEE OF TEXAS FOR...
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THE CLERK, -
RUSH OF ILLINOIS FOR TODAY. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE REQUESTS ARE GRANTED. THE CHAIR WILL ENTERTAIN ONE-MINUTE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
REQUESTS. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM OHIO RISE? >> TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION....
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SUPERPACS ARE
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Kaptur, Marcia "Marcy" - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
CONTRIBUTING UNLIMITED CAMPAIGN SPENDING WHICH SHIFTS ENORMOUS POLITICAL POWER TO THE SUPERWEALTHY, RULED BY THOSE WHO TRULY THREATEN OUR REPUBLIC AND...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OBJECTION. >> -- MR. ANDREWS: TODAY WE LEARNED AMERICAN ATHLETES -- MR. ISRAEL: TODAY WE LEARNED THAT AMERICAN ATHLETES ARE
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MR. ANDREWS, -
WEARING UNIFORMS MADE IN CHINA. IT IS NOT JUST A LABEL, IT'S AN
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Israel, Steve - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
ECONOMIC SOLUTION. TODAY THERE ARE 600,000 VACANT MANUFACTURING JOBS IN THIS COUNTRY AND THE OLYMPIC COMMITTEE IS OUTSOURCING THE MANUFACTURING OF...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
2011, THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS, MR. GOHMERT, IS RECOGNIZED FOR 60 MINUTES AS THE DESIGNEE OF THE MAJORITY LEADER. MR. GOALERT: MARK HELPRIN IS AN AUTHOR...
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Gohmert, Louis "Louie" B. Jr. - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
NAVY AND ISRAELI MILITARY, I WILL SIMPLY CONVEY HIS WORDS FROM AN ARTICLE FIRST PRINTED, THREE YEARS BEFORE 9/11 PROPELLED US INTO THE REALIZATION THAT...
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| 04:53:29 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE QUESTION IS ON THE MOTION TO ADJOURN. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO.
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MR. GOHMERT, -
THE AYES HAVE IT. THE MOTION IS ADOPTED. ACCORDINGLY,
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