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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE HOUSE WILL BE IN SESSION. THE PRAYER -- THE SPEAKER:
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THE SPEAKER, -
THE HOUSE WILL BE IN ORDER. THE PRAYER WILL BE OFFERED TODAY BY OUR GUEST CHAPLAIN, REVEREND ADAM MCHUGH, CAVENA, CALIFORNIA. THE CHAPLAIN: LET US
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THE CHAPLAIN, -
PRAY. GRACIOUS GOD, WE ACKNOWLEDGE AND PRAISE YOU ON THIS DAY THAT YOU HAVE MADE. WE ARE REMINDED THAT ALL POWER AND AUTHORITY ULTIMATELY COME FROM...
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THE SPEAKER, -
THE SPEAKER: THE CHAIR HAS EXAMINED THE JOURNAL OF THE LAST DAY'S PROCEEDINGS AND ANNOUNCES TO THE HOUSE HIS APPROVAL THEREOF. PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 1 OF...
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Connolly, Gerald "Gerry" E. - U.S. Representative, [D] Virginia
MR. CONNOLLY: IF MY COLLEAGUES WOULD JOIN ME. I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS,...
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THE SPEAKER, -
SPEAKER: THE CHAIR LAYS BEFORE THE HOUSE A COMMUNICATION. THE CLERK:
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THE CLERK, -
THE HONORABLE THE SPEAKER, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. SIR, AS YOU KNOW THE SKILL AND DEDICATION OF THE TEAM WITH WHOM I SERVE IN THE OFFICE OF THE...
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THE SPEAKER, -
OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. DREIER, IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR.
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MR. DREIER, -
DREIER: THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. SPEAKER. LET ME BEGIN BY -- THE SPEAKER: WOULD
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THE SPEAKER, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELD. THE CHAIR APPOINTS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 287-A OF TITLE 2 UNITED STATES CODE THOMAS J. WICKHAM JR. AS PARLIAMENTARIAN OF THE HOUSE...
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Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
LET ME FIRST EXTEND CONGRATULATIONS TO JOHN SULLIVAN FOR HIS EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE TO THIS INSTITUTION OVER THE LAST QUARTER CENTURY. WE ARE GOING TO...
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Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE CHAIR WILL ENTERTAIN UP TO 15 FURTHER REQUESTS FOR ONE-MINUTE SPEECHES ON EACH SIDE OF THE AISLE. FOR WHAT PURPOSE...
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ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. >> MADAM SPEAKER,
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Unidentified Speaker, -
I RISE TODAY TO HONOR A SMALL BUSINESS IN MY DISTRICT. A BUSINESS I WAS PROUD TO GIVE AN ECONOMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD TO LAST WEEK. MR. FLEISCHMANN: MR.
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Fleischmann, Chuck "Charles" J. - U.S. Representative, [R] Tennessee
TROPHY, BASED IN TENNESSEE, IS A GREAT SMALL BUSINESS WHICH EMBODIES THE VALUES OF HARD WORK AND SUCCESS. FOUNDED IN 1972, MR. TROPHY IS STILL A...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM CONNECTICUT RISE? >>
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Unidentified Speaker, -
REQUEST PERMISSION TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. >>
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Unidentified Speaker, -
MADAM SPEAKER, 124 DAYS, THAT'S HOW MANY DAYS BETWEEN TODAY AND JULY 1 WHEN THE INTEREST RATES FOR THE STAFFORD STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM WILL DOUBLE FROM...
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Courtney, Joseph "Joe" D. - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
MYSELF, CONGRESSMAN PETERS, SENATOR JACK REED IN THE SENATE HAVE FILED LEGISLATION TO LOCK IN THOSE RATES AT 3.4%. THIS CHAMBER MUST ACT. TODAY STUDENT...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS RISE? MR. JOHNSON: ASK PERMISSION
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MR. JOHNSON, -
TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE.
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. JOHNSON: THANK
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Johnson, Samuel "Sam" - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. YOU KNOW, FOR 21 DAYS IN A ROW GAS PRICES HAVE RISEN TO AVERAGE NOW $3.70 PER GALLON. A 30-CENT INCREASE IN ONLY ONE MONTH. ...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK RISE? WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. >> MR. SPEAKER,
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Higgins, Brian - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
LIKE MANY MEMBERS OF OUR BODY, I REPRESENT A COMMUNITY WITH A POSTAL FACILITY THAT HAS BEEN SLATED FOR CLOSURE. IN HIGGINS: IN BUFFALO, 700 WORKERS...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM FLORIDA RISE? MS.
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MS. ROS-LEHTINEN, -
ROS-LEHTINEN: UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:, THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED....
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Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana - U.S. Representative, [R] Florida
I'M SO PLEASED TO RECOGNIZE THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FLORIDA KEYS OUTREACH COALITION. FOR 20 YEARS REVEREND STEVEN BRADDOCK AND THE FLORIDA KEYS...
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MR. CONNOLLY, -
UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. REVISE AND
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
EXTEND. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. CONNOLLY: MADAM SPEAKER,
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Connolly, Gerald "Gerry" E. - U.S. Representative, [D] Virginia
A SILENT MOVIE WON THIS YEAR'S OSCAR FOR THE BEST PICTURE. THAT AWARD JUST AS EASY COULD HAVE GONE HERE TO THE HOUSE. BECAUSE THE HOUSE REPUBLICANS...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM NORTH CAROLINA RISE? MS. FOXX: PERMISSION
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MS. FOXX, -
TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. AND TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
REMARKS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED. MS. FOXX:
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Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. MY COLLEAGUE FROM VIRGINIA NEEDS TO REDIRECT HIS COMMENTS ABOUT SILENT RESPONSE TO THE DEMOCRAT-CONTROLLED SENATE, THE PARTY...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM AMERICAN SAMOA RISE? MR.
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MR. FALEOMAVAEGA, -
FALEOMAVAEGA: MADAM SPEAKER, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE AND TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
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Faleomavaega, Eni - Congressional Delegate, [D] American Samoa
MR. FALEOMAVAEGA: MADAM SPEAKER, ON BEHALF OF OVER 18 MILLION ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICANS AND AS MEMBERS OF THE ASIAN PACIFIC CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUS, I RISE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM MICHIGAN RISE? >> TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. >> MADAM SPEAKER, I
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Unidentified Speaker, -
RISE TODAY IN OUTRAGE AND DISBELIEF THAT MY REPUBLICAN COLLEAGUES BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE MORE QUALIFIED TO DETERMINE WHAT A WOMAN CAN DO WITH HER OWN...
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Peters, Gary - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
REPUBLICANS SAY THEY ARE ON THE SIDE OF FREEDOM AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. THEY ALSO SAY THEY ARE AGAINST BIG GOVERNMENT INTRUSION BUT WHEN IT...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM KENTUCKY RISE? MR. YARMUTH: REQUEST
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MR. YARMUTH, -
PERMISSION TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. YARMUTH: THANK YOU,
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Yarmuth, John - U.S. Representative, [D] Kentucky
MADAM SPEAKER. IT'S BEEN MORE THAN TWO YEARS SINCE THE SUPREME COURT RENDERED ITS CITIZENS UNITED DECISION AND AMERICAN POLITICS IS BECOMING MORE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM OHIO RISE? >> TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED,...
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Fudge, Marcia - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
I RISE TO ADDRESS THE EPIDEMIC OF HUNGER IN THIS NATION. NEARLY 40 MILLION IN THE UNITED STATES SUFFER FROM HUNGER THAT IS ONE IN SIX IN THE U.S. POPULATION...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM CALIFORNIA RISE? >> I ASK PERMISSION
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Unidentified Speaker, -
TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MINUTE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED. >> MADAM
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Unidentified Speaker, -
SPEAKER, CALIFORNIANS DRIVE A LOT SO WHEN GAS PRICES JUMP, WE FEEL IT FIRST AND THE MOST. MS. HAHN: BACK HOME,
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Hahn, Janice K - U.S. Representative, [D] California
GAS JUMPED 26 CENTS IN THE LAST WEEK AND 57 CENTS SINCE THIS TIME LAST YEAR. WE ARE PAYING ON THE AVERAGE $4.30 A GALLON. OUR CONSTITUENTS NEED OUR...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM TEXAS RISE? MS. JOHNSON:
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MS. JOHNSON, -
TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE. THE SPEAKER
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED.
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Johnson, E. B. - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
MS. JOHNSON: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. WITH UNEMPLOYMENT RATE AT 8.3%, WE CONTINUE TO SEE POSITIVE SIGNS THAT THE U.S. ECONOMY IS ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY....
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM NEW YORK RISE? >>
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Unidentified Speaker, -
TO ADDRESS THE HOUSE FOR ONE MINUTE AND TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS. THE SPEAKER PRO
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLELADY IS RECOGNIZED. MS. CLARKE: THANK YOU,
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Clarke, Yvette D. - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
MADAM SPEAKER. MADAM SPEAKER, THE AMERICAN PEOPLE'S PATIENCE IS WEARING THIN. A MAJORITY OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT JOBS SHOULD BE THE NUMBER...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLELADY FROM NORTH CAROLINA SEEK RECOGNITION? MS. FOXX:
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Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
MADAM SPEAKER, BY THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON RULES, I CALL UP HOUSE RESOLUTION 563 AND ASK FOR ITS IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION.
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE RESOLUTION.
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THE CLERK, -
THE CLERK: HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 114, HOUSE RESOLUTION 563. RESOLVED, THAT AT ANY TIME AFTER THE ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION THE SPEAKER MAY, PURSUANT...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE HOUR.
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Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
MS. FOXX: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEBATE ONLY I YIELD THE CUSTOMARY 30 MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS, MR. MCGOVERN,...
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MS. FOXX, -
MS. FOXX: DURING CONSIDERATION OF THIS RESOLUTION, ALL TIME YIELDED IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEBATE ONLY. MADAM SPEAKER, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT ALL...
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Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
563 PROVIDES FOR A STRUCTURED RULE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2117 WHICH REPEALS THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S STATE AUTHORIZATION REGULATION...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY RESERVES HER TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS. MR.
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McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
MCGOVERN: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. I WANT TO THANK THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA, MI GOOD FRIEND, DR. FOXX, FOR YIELDING ME THE CUSTOMARY 30 MINUTES....
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
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McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
MR. MCGOVERN: MADAM SPEAKER, HERE WE GO AGAIN. ANOTHER DAY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND ANOTHER DAY WITHOUT A JOBS BILL. IT'S ALMOST MARCH AND...
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| 00:37:20 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA. MS. FOXX: THANK YOU VERY
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| 00:37:25 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
MUCH, MADAM SPEAKER. I KNOW MY COLLEAGUE IS A VERY HARDWORKING MEMBER OF CONGRESS. AND I KNOW THAT HE PAYS CLOSE ATTENTION TO WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLELADY RESERVES HER TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS. MR. MCGOVERN: MADAM SPEAKER,
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MR. MCGOVERN, -
I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MCGOVERN: MADAM SPEAKER,
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McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
I WOULD POINT OUT TO MY FRIEND FROM NORTH CAROLINA THAT THE PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSPORTATION BILL, WHICH HAD THE POTENTIAL TO CREATE MILLIONS OF JOBS...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA. MS. FOXX: THANK
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Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. THERE'S SOMETHING TO REFUTE AND SO LITTLE TIME. I WOULD LIKE TO POINT OUT TO MY COLLEAGUE THAT HE MENTIONS THE BUSH TAX CUTS....
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| 00:49:07 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEWOMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HER TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS. MR.
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MR. MCGOVERN, -
MCGOVERN: MADAM SPEAKER, COULD I INQUIRE OF MY FRIEND FROM NORTH CAROLINA HOW MANY MORE SPEAKERS SHE HAS? MS. FOXX: WE
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MS. FOXX, -
HAVE NONE. I AM PREPARED TO CLOSE IF HE IS PREPARED TO CLOSE. MR. MCGOVERN: WE
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MR. MCGOVERN, -
HAVE NONE. MADAM SPEAKER, I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE SPEAKER
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MCGOVERN: LET
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McGovern, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
ME REMIND MY COLLEAGUES WHEN PRESIDENT OBAMA BECAME PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES HE INHERITED THE WORST ECONOMY SINCE THE GREAT DEPRESSION. MY COLLEAGUES...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA. MS.
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Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
FOXX: THANK YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. MADAM SPEAKER, I HAVE TO POINT OUT AGAIN TO MY COLLEAGUE THAT THE DEMOCRATS TOOK CONTROL OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE PREVIOUS QUESTION IS ORDERED AND THE QUESTION IS ON ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION. ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE...
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MR. MCGOVERN, -
MR. MCGOVERN: I ASK FOR THE YEAS AND NAYS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE YEAS AND NAYS ARE REQUESTED. THOSE FAVORING A VOTE BY THE YEAS AND NAYS WILL RISE. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN, THE ANDREW. -- THE YEAS...
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Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
THIS VOTE THE YEAS ARE 244, THE NAYS ARE 171. THE RESOLUTION IS AGREED TO. WITHOUT OBJECTION, A MOTION TO RECONSIDER IS LAID ON THE TABLE. FOR WHAT...
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| 01:24:19 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
MR. SPEAKER, I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT ALL MEMBERS MAY HAVE FIVE LEGISLATIVE DAYS IN WHICH TO REVISE AND EXTEND THEIR REMARKS AND INCLUDE EXTRANEOUS...
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| 01:24:31 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. ACCORDING TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 563 AND RULE 18, THE CHAIR DELAIRS THE HOUSE OF THE COMMITTEE -- DECLARES THE HOUSE OF THE...
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| 01:25:09 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE HOUSE IS IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2117 WHICH THE CLERK WILL REPORT BY...
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THE CLERK, -
A BILL TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FROM OVERREACHING INTO ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY UNDER TITLE 4 OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION...
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THE CHAIR, -
PURSUANT TO THE RULE, THE BILL IS CONSIDERED READ THE FIRST TIME AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM MINNESOTA, MR. KLINE, AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. GEORGE...
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MS. FOXX, -
MADAM SPEAKER. THE HOUSE IS NOT IN ORDER. THE
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THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS CORRECT. THE HOUSE WILL COME TO ORDER. THE HOUSE WILL BE IN ORDER. THE COMMITTEE WILL BE IN ORDER. THE GENTLELADY FROM NORTH...
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| 01:26:28 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM MINNESOTA IS RECOGNIZED --
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THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MINNESOTA IS RECOGNIZED FOR AS MUCH TIME AS HE MAY CONSUME. THE GENTLEMAN WILL SUSPEND A MOMENT. THE COMMITTEE IS NOT IN...
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| 01:26:54 |
Kline, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Minnesota
MADAM CHAIR. AND I THANK THE GENTLELADY, MS. FOXX, FOR YIELDING THE TIME. I RISE IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 2117, THE PROTECTING ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND HIGHER...
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| 01:27:50 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS CORRECT. THE GENTLEMAN WILL SUSPEND. THE COMMITTEE WILL COME TO ORDER. MEMBERS ARE ADVISED TO TAKE THEIR CONVERSATIONS FROM...
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| 01:28:07 |
Kline, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Minnesota
MR. KLINE: THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIR. EACH YEAR THE AVERAGE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION SPENDS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF TIME AND MONEY COMPLYING WITH...
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| 01:29:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN YIELD BACK. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. >> I YIELD MYSELF FIVE MINUTES.
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| 01:29:51 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR.
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| 01:29:55 |
Miller, George - U.S. Representative, [D] California
MILLER: WE ARE NOW CONSIDERING LEGISLATION THAT WOULD SIGNIFICANTLY COMPROMISE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S ABILITY TO OVERSEE AND SAFEGUARD OUR FEDERAL...
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| 01:35:15 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIRMAN. I YIELD THREE MINUTES TO THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE, MR. ROE.
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| 01:35:21 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM TENNESSEE IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE MINUTES. MR. ROE: I THANK
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| 01:35:25 |
Roe, David "Phil" P. - U.S. Representative, [R] Tennessee
YOU, MADAM CHAIRMAN. I RISE TODAY IN SUPPORT OF THE PROTECTING ACADEMIC FREEDOM IN HIGHER EDUCATION ACT, H.R. 2117. THIS BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION...
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| 01:37:34 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR.
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| 01:37:37 |
Miller, George - U.S. Representative, [D] California
MILLER: I YIELD THREE MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS, MR. HINOJOSA, THE SENIOR DEMOCRAT ON THE HIGHER EDUCATION SUBCOMMITTEE.
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| 01:37:42 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE MINUTES. MR. HINOJOSA: MADAM
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| 01:37:46 |
Hinojosa, Ruben - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
CHAIR, I RISE TODAY TO EXPRESS MY OPPOSITION TO H.R. 2117, THE PROTECTING ACADEMIC FREEDOM IN HIGHER EDUCATION ACT. MISGUIDED LEGISLATION THAT REPEALS...
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| 01:41:05 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA. MS. FOXX:
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| 01:41:08 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIRMAN. I'D LIKE TO YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS, MR. CARTER. THE CHAIR:
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| 01:41:14 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. CARTER: I THANK MY
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Carter, John - U.S. Representative, [R] Texas
FRIEND, MS. FOXX, FOR YIELDING TO ME ON THIS IMPORTANT ISSUE. MADAM SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY TO VOICE MY STRONG SUPPORT FOR THIS IMPORTANT LEGISLATION, H.R....
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| 01:43:39 |
MR. MILLER, -
MR. MILLER: I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY, MR. ANDREWS. THE CHAIR: THE
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| 01:43:42 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR.
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| 01:43:44 |
MR. ANDREWS, -
ANDREWS: I ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS.
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| 01:43:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: WITHOUT OBJECTION. THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED.
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| 01:43:48 |
Andrews, Robert - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
MR. ANDREWS: THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIR. I THANK MY FRIEND FOR YIELDING. FIRST, LET ME SAY I AGREE WITH MY FRIEND FROM CALIFORNIA THAT THE HIGHEST PRIORITY...
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| 01:45:49 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA.
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| 01:45:52 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
MS. FOXX: THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIRMAN. I'D LIKE TO THANK MR. ANDREWS FOR HIS POINTING OUT THAT THIS IS A VERY BIPARTISAN BILL, SUPPORTED BY A COALITION...
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| 01:46:14 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. FITZPATRICK:
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| 01:46:17 |
Fitzpatrick, Michael "Mike" G - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIRMAN. I RISE TODAY IN STRONG SUPPORT OF H.R. 2117, THE PROTECTING ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND HIGHER EDUCATION ACT. IT'S TO -- THIS IMPORTANT...
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| 01:48:33 |
MR. MILLER, -
MINUTES TO THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA -- TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY, MR. HOLT. THE
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| 01:48:39 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW JERSEY IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MR. HOLT:
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| 01:48:42 |
Holt, Rush - U.S. Representative, [D] New Jersey
MADAM CHAIR, I THANK MY FRIEND FROM CALIFORNIA AND HERE I JOIN THE NEW JERSEY PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL WHICH REPRESENTS ALL OF THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER...
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| 01:51:24 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLELADY FROM NORTH CAROLINA. MS. FOXX: THANK YOU,
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| 01:51:28 |
MS. FOXX, -
MADAM CHAIRMAN. I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME.
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| 01:51:31 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY IS
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| 01:51:33 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
RECOGNIZED. MS. FOXX: THANK YOU. I RISE IN SUPPORT OF H.R. 2117. TODAY'S DEBATE ON THE PROTECTING ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND HIGHER EDUCATION ACT AFFORD...
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| 01:55:24 |
THE CHAIR, -
TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. MILLER: I
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| 01:55:26 |
MR. MILLER, -
YIELD THREE MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK, MR. BISHOP. MR. BISHOP: THANK
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| 01:55:30 |
Bishop, Timothy "Tim" H. - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
YOU, MADAM SPEAKER. I THANK MR. MILLER FOR YIELDING. I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THIS LEGISLATION AND I'M GOING TO FOCUS MY REMARKS ON THE CREDIT HOUR PIECE...
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| 01:58:56 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM NORTH CAROLINA. MS. FOXX: THANK
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| 01:58:58 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
YOU, MADAM CHAIRMAN. I'D JUST LIKE TO POINT OUT VERY BRIEFLY TO MY COLLEAGUE, MR. BISHOP, THAT INSTITUTIONS HAVE ALWAYS HAD THE AUTHORITY TO DO INSTITUTIONALLY...
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| 01:59:39 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN FROM INDIANA IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. . MR. ROKITA: I
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| 01:59:45 |
Rokita, Theodore "Todd" - U.S. Representative, [R] Indiana
THANK THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NBLING NORTH CAROLINA FOR YIELDING ME THE TIME. NOT JUST THE TIME BUT HER CONTINUED LEADERSHIP ON THE FLOOR OF THIS HOUSE AND...
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| 02:01:59 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. MILLER: I YIELD
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| 02:02:02 |
MR. MILLER, -
TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MS. PELOSI. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN
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| 02:02:08 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MS. WOOLSEY:
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| 02:02:11 |
Woolsey, Lynn - U.S. Representative, [D] California
THANK YOU. WE JUST SPENT THE LAST TWO HOURS IN THE EDUCATION AND WORK FORCE COMMITTEE MARKUP DEBATING THE DISASTROUS REPUBLICAN REWRITE OF THE ELEMENTARY...
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| 02:04:33 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY'S TIME HAS EXPIRED. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA. MS. FOXX: THANK YOU,
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| 02:04:37 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
MADAM CHAIRMAN. I NOW YIELD THREE MINUTES TO THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO, MR. AUSTRIA. THE CHAIR:
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| 02:04:41 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR THREE MINUTES. MR. AUSTRIA:
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| 02:04:43 |
Austria, Steven "Steve" - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
THANK YOU. I THANK THE CHAIRWOMAN FOR HER HARD WORK ON THIS BILL. A YEAR AGO I SPOKE ON THE HOUSE FLOOR URGING THIS COMMITTEE TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION...
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| 02:07:33 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. MILLER:
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| 02:07:35 |
MR. MILLER, -
I YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO, MR. KUCINICH, A MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE. THE CHAIR:
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| 02:07:39 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES.
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| 02:07:41 |
Kucinich, Dennis - U.S. Representative, [D] Ohio
MR. KUCINICH: THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MR. MILLER. I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO H.R. 2117, THE PROTECTING ACADEMIC FREEDOM IN HIGHER EDUCATION ACT. THIS LEGISLATION...
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| 02:09:32 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA.
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| 02:09:35 |
MS. FOXX, -
MS. FOXX: THANK YOU. I RESERVE THE BALANCE OF MY TIME.
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| 02:09:37 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. MILLER: I YIELD TWO
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| 02:09:40 |
MR. MILLER, -
MINUTES TO THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CONNECTICUT, MS. DELAURO. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN
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| 02:09:44 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM CONNECTICUT IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MS. DELAURO: MADAM SPEAKER,
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| 02:09:55 |
DeLauro, Rosa - U.S. Representative, [D] Connecticut
I RISE IN OPPOSITION TO THIS LEGISLATION WHICH WILL ENABLE EVEN MORE FRAUD AND ABUSE IN THE FOR-PROFIT COLLEGE INDUSTRY. RIGHT NOW MANY FOR-PROFIT...
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| 02:12:00 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA. MS.
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| 02:12:03 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
FOXX: THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIRMAN, I WOULD LIKE TO POINT OUT THAT THIS BILL AGAIN HAS BIPARTISAN SUPPORT. WE HAVE A LETTER FROM THE NATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION...
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| 02:12:49 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEWOMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA.
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| 02:12:51 |
MR. MILLER, -
MR. MILLER: TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MS. WATERS.
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| 02:12:54 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM CALIFORNIA IS RECOGNIZED FOR TWO MINUTES. MS. WATERS: MADAM
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| 02:13:04 |
Waters, Maxine - U.S. Representative, [D] California
SPEAKER, I RISE TODAY IN OPPOSITION TO H.R. 2117, THE PROTECTING FREEDOM IN HIGHER EDUCATION ACT. THIS LEGISLATION WILL SIMPLY WIPE OUT ALL OF THE...
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| 02:16:25 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
FOXX: THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIRMAN. I APPRECIATE THE COMMENT OF MY COLLEAGUE FROM CALIFORNIA AND I'LL CONTINUE TO RESERVE.
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| 02:16:30 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA. MR. MILLER: WE HAVE
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| 02:16:33 |
MR. MILLER, -
NO FURTHER SPEAKERS, MADAM CHAIR, AND I WOULD YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME.
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| 02:16:38 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED. MR. MILLER:
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| 02:16:40 |
Miller, George - U.S. Representative, [D] California
I WOULD JUST CONCLUDE THAT I THINK WHEN YOU CONSIDER THE $200 BILLION THAT THE TAXPAYERS OF THIS COUNTRY PROVIDE TO THE INSTITUTIONSES OF HIGHER LEARNING...
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| 02:18:54 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA.
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| 02:18:57 |
MS. FOXX, -
MS. FOXX: THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIRMAN. I YIELD MYSELF THE REMAINDER OF MY TIME. THE CHAIR:
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| 02:19:00 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEWOMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR UP TO 12 MINUTES. MS.
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| 02:19:04 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
FOXX: THANK YOU. NO ONE IN THIS BODY BELIEVES MORE IN ACCOUNTABILITY THAN I DO. HOWEVER, INCREASING FEDERAL CONTROL OVER OUR LIVES AND OVER INSTITUTIONS...
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| 02:20:44 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HER TIME. ALL TIME FOR GENERAL DEBATE HAS EXPIRED. PURSUANT TO THE RULE, THE AMENDMENT IN THE...
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| 02:21:35 |
MR. GRIJALVA, -
MADAM CHAIR. I HAVE AN AMENDMENT THE AT THE DESK. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT
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| 02:21:40 |
THE CLERK, -
NUMBER 1 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-404. THE
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| 02:21:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: PURSUANT WHO HOUSE -- TO HOUSE RESOLUTION -- PURSUANT TO HOUSE RES. REPORT 563, MR. -- TO HOUSE RES. -- TO HOUSE REPORT 563, THE GENTLEMAN IS...
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| 02:21:59 |
Grijalva, Raul - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
THANK YOU. THE BILL WE ARE DEBATING TODAY ELIMINATES THE ENTIRE STATE AUTHORIZATION RULE. INCLUDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PROCESS FOR STATES TO REVIEW...
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| 02:23:50 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA RISE IN OPPOSITION? MS. FOXX:
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| 02:23:55 |
MS. FOXX, -
MADAM CHAIRMAN, I RISE IN OPPOSITION. THE
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| 02:23:57 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES. MS.
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| 02:23:59 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
FOXX: THANK YOU. THE HIGHER EDUCATION ACT, CREDITING AGENCIES ARE ALREADY REQUIRING TO HAVE A SYSTEM FOR INDIVIDUALS TO GIVE COMPLAINTS ABOUT A COLLEGE...
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| 02:24:57 |
THE CHAIR, -
TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA. MR. GRIJALVA:
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| 02:25:03 |
MR. GRIJALVA, -
IF I MAY, LET ME YIELD TO THE RANKING MEMBER OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE. MR. MILLER:
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| 02:25:07 |
Miller, George - U.S. Representative, [D] California
JUST QUICKLY, YOU CAN'T HAVE IT BOTH WAYS. YOU CAN'T SAY A LOT OF STATES ARE DOING THIS BUT NOW WE DON'T WANT TO ADD A BURDEN. THIS SAYS A STATE HAS...
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| 02:25:39 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN RESERVE? MR. GRIJALVA: I RESERVE THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE
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| 02:25:42 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA. MS. FOXX: I'LL RESERVE,
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| 02:25:45 |
MS. FOXX, -
MADAM CHAIR. THE CHAIR: THE
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| 02:25:47 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEWOMAN RESERVES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA. MR.
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| 02:25:50 |
Grijalva, Raul - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
GRIJALVA: THANK YOU. THE UNDERLYING LEGISLATION, H.R. 2117, STACKS THE DECK AGAINST THE DUE PROCESS AND ABILITY FOR FAMILIES AND STUDENTS TO SEEK REDRESS...
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| 02:26:32 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA. MS. FOXX: THANK
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| 02:26:35 |
MS. FOXX, -
YOU. I'LL SAY ONCE AGAIN, I BELIEVE THIS IS UNNECESSARY AND I URGE MY COLLEAGUES TO OPPOSE IT. OPPOSE THE AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR: THE
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| 02:26:45 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
GENTLEWOMAN YIELDS BACK. THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA. THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE...
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| 02:27:00 |
MR. GRIJALVA, -
ON THAT I WOULD ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR:
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| 02:27:03 |
Grijalva, Raul - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
DOES THE GENTLEMAN ASK FOR THE -- PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM ARIZONA WILL BE...
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| 02:27:25 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT.
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| 02:27:27 |
THE CLERK, -
THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER 2 PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-404 OFFERED BY MS. FOXX OF NORTH CAROLINA. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT
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| 02:27:35 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 563, THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA, MS. FOXX, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR ARE RECOGNIZES...
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| 02:27:47 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
YOU. I RISE IN SUPPORT OF MY AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2117, THE PROTECTING AM DECKIC FREEDOM IN HIGHER EDUCATION ACT. IN THE MONTHS -- ACADEMIC FREEDOM IN HIGHER...
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| 02:29:10 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HER TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA RISE IN OPPOSITION? MR. MILLER: YES, I DO. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN...
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| 02:29:16 |
Miller, George - U.S. Representative, [D] California
MR. MILLER: I THANK THE GENTLEWOMAN. THIS AMENDMENT IS CONSIST WENT THIS LEGISLATION -- CONSISTENT WITH THIS LEGISLATION. IT WILL JUST MAKE IT EASIER...
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| 02:29:46 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA. . MS. FOXX: I YIELD BACK
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| 02:29:51 |
MS. FOXX, -
THE BALANCE OF MY TIME URGING MY COLLEAGUES TO SUPPORT THE AMENDMENT. THE CHAIR: THE QUESTION
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| 02:29:55 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA. SO MANY AS ARE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR,...
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| 02:31:10 |
THE CHAIR, -
FROM CALIFORNIA. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO RISE?
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| 02:31:24 |
MR. POLIS, -
MR. POLIS: THANK YOU. I HAVE AN AMENDMENT AT THE DESK. THIS WILL BE AMENDMENT FIVE. THE CHAIR: THE
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| 02:31:28 |
THE CHAIR, -
CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: -- THE CHAIR: IT IS NOW IN
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| 02:31:33 |
THE CHAIR, -
ORDER TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT NUMBER 3. MR. POLIS: THE
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| 02:31:38 |
MR. POLIS, -
AMENDMENT IS NUMBERED 3. THE CHAIR: THE
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| 02:31:40 |
THE CHAIR, -
CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT
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| 02:31:42 |
THE CLERK, -
NUMBER 3, PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT NUMBER 112-404 OFFERED BY MR. POLIS OF COLORADO. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT
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| 02:31:49 |
THE CHAIR, -
TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 563, THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO, MR. POLIS, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN...
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| 02:31:59 |
Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
MADAM CHAIR. CONGRESS SHOULD BE THE TAXPAYERS' ADVOCATE TO ROOT OUT WASTE, FRAUD, AND ABUSE WHEREVER IT OCCURS, AND THIS IS PARTICULARLY TRUE WHEN...
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| 02:34:51 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA. DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN RISE IN OPPOSITION? MS. FOXX: I RISE IN OPPOSITION....
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| 02:34:58 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEWOMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR FIVE MINUTES.
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| 02:35:00 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
MS. FOXX: THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIRMAN. THIS AMENDMENT IS SIMPLY UNNECESSARY AND OY POSE IT. SINCE THE DAY THE PRESIDENT TOOK OFFICE, MEMBERS OF HIS ADMINISTRATION...
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| 02:35:34 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEWOMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HER TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. MR. POLIS:
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| 02:35:38 |
Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
ONE OTHER GOVERNMENT PROGRAM WOULD WE SAY IT'S ALL RIGHT TO KEEP FUNNELING TAXPAYER MONEY WITHOUT ACCOUNTABILITY? SPECIFICALLY MY AMENDMENT WOULD ...
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| 02:36:43 |
THE CHAIR, -
YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA. MISS FOBS: THANK YOU, MADAM -- MS. FOXX:
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| 02:36:47 |
MS. FOXX, -
THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIRMAN. I WANT TO STATE MY OPPOSITION TO THIS AMENDMENT AND I YIELD BACK. THE CHAIR: THE QUESTION IS
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| 02:36:53 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. SO MANY AS ARE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR, THE NOES...
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| 02:37:08 |
MR. POLIS, -
DESK. AMENDMENT NUMBER 5. THE CHAIR: DOES
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| 02:37:10 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN REQUEST A RECORDED VOTE ON AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE? MR. POLIS: NO. THE CHAIR: THE AMENDMENT IS
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| 02:37:16 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
NOT AGREED TO. IT'S NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDERED AMENDMENT NUMBER 4. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO RISE -- FORCE MR. POLIS: I...
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| 02:37:32 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN BE SPEAKING ON AMENDMENT NUMBER FOUR WHICH IS THE AMENDMENT THAT IS IN ORDER AT THIS MOMENT? MR. POLIS: I ASK -- THE
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| 02:37:54 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK RISE? MR. BISHOP: MADAM SPEAKER,
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| 02:37:57 |
MR. BISHOP, -
I HAVE A DESK. THE CHAIR: THE CLERK WILL DESIGNATE THE AMENDMENT. THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER
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| 02:38:01 |
THE CLERK, -
4, PRINTED IN HOUSE REPORT NUMBER 112-404, OFFERED BY MR. BISHOP OF NEW YORK. THE CHAIR:
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| 02:38:07 |
THE CHAIR, -
PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 563, THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK, MR. BENEFICIARY YP, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE CHAIR RECOGNIZES...
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| 02:38:15 |
Bishop, Timothy "Tim" H. - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
BISHOP: THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MADAM SPEAKER. THIS AMENDMENT SIMPLY STRIPS THE LANGUAGE FROM THE UNDERLYING BILL THAT PERMANENTLY CONSTRAINS THE SECRETARY...
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| 02:40:29 |
THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA. DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN RISE IN OPPOSITION? MS. FOXX: YES,...
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| 02:40:36 |
MS. FOXX, -
CHAIRMAN, I RISE IN OPPOSITION. THE CHAIR: THE
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| 02:40:38 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEWOMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR TIFE MINUTES. MS. FOXX: MADAM
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| 02:40:41 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
CHAIRMAN, THE CREATION OF A FEDERAL DEFINITION OF CREDIT HOUR IS A PRIME EXAMPLE OF FEDERAL OVERREACH INTO AN AREA THAT SHOULD BE LEFT TO COLLEGES AND...
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| 02:42:26 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLELADY RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HER TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK. MR. BISHOP: I SIMPLY POINT
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| 02:42:30 |
Bishop, Timothy "Tim" H. - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
OUT THAT MY FRIEND FROM NORTH CAROLINA CONTINUES TO USE WORDS LIKE INTRUSION AND OVERREACH AND YET A FEW MOMENTS AGO IN RESPONSE TO COMMENTS I HAD...
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| 02:43:39 |
THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA. MS. FOXX:
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| 02:43:44 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
THE GENTLEMAN IS CORRECT. DEANS AND ASSISTANT DEANS AND OTHERS AT UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES HAVE THAT AUTHORITY RIGHT NOW. THEY HAVE HAD IT SINCE THE...
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| 02:44:04 |
Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN YIELDS BACK THE BALANCE OF HER TIME. THE QUESTION IS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK. SO MANY AS...
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| 02:44:21 |
THE CHAIR, -
THE CHAIR: DOES THE GENTLEMAN ASK FOR A RECORDED VOTE? MR. BISHOP: I ASK FOR
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| 02:44:24 |
MR. BISHOP, -
A RECORDED VOTE. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT
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| 02:44:27 |
Grijalva, Raul - U.S. Representative, [D] Arizona
TO CLAUSE 6 OF RULE 18, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THE AMENDMENT OFFERED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK WILL BE POSTPONED. IT IS NOW IN ORDER TO CONSIDER...
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| 02:44:44 |
MR. POLIS, -
POLIS: I HAVE AN AMENDMENTED A THE DESK.
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THE CLERK, -
THE CLERK: AMENDMENT NUMBER 5 PRECIPITATIONED IN HOUSE REPORT 112-404 OFFERED BY MR. POLIS OF COLORADO. THE CHAIR: PURSUANT
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THE CHAIR, -
TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 563, THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO, MR. POLIS, AND A MEMBER OPPOSED EACH WILL CONTROL FIVE MINUTES. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO IS ...
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Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
THANK YOU, MADAM CHAIR. I THINK THAT THE GENTLELADY FROM NORTH CAROLINA HAS PUT TOGETHER A GOOD BILL. IT HAS SOME GOOD PARTS AND SOME BAD PARTS. I'M...
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Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
BY APPLYING AN OVERLY RIGID STANDARD, WHAT WE CARE ABOUT IS WHETHER KIDS ARE LEARNING, NOT HOW MUCH TIME THEY SPEND DOING IT. I'VE TALKED TO FOLKS...
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THE CHAIR, -
CHAIR: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA. MS. FOXX: I THANK YOU,
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Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
MADAM CHAIRMAN. I APPRECIATE THE VERY POSITIVE COMMENTS THAT MY COLLEAGUE FROM COLORADO HAS MADE ABOUT THE UNDERLYING BILL. AND I HOPE VERY MUCH THAT...
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THE CHAIR, -
MY TIME. THE CHAIR: THE GENTLEWOMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HER TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM COLORADO. MR. POLIS: THANK
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Polis, Jared - U.S. Representative, [D] Colorado
YOU, MADAM CHAIR. I THINK MY AMENDMENT WOULD PROVIDE SUFFICIENT FLEXIBILITY TO ACCOMMODATE ALTERNATIVE HIGHER EDUCATION SETTINGS. THE REASON WE'RE...
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THE CHAIR, -
GENTLEMAN YIELDS BACK. THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM NORTH CAROLINA. MS. FOXX: THANK YOU,
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Foxx, Virginia - U.S. Representative, [R] North Carolina
MADAM CHAIRMAN. AGAIN, I APPRECIATE THE SENTIMENTS OF MY COLLEAGUE FROM COLORADO. BUT I WOULD SAY TO HIM THAT THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO PREVENT...
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THE CHAIR, -
THE GENTLEWOMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HER TIME. TION THE SPEAKER
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE OF THE STATE OF THE UNION REPORTS THAT THE COMMITTEE HAS HAD UNDER CONSIDERATION H.R. 2117...
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