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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Sep 21, 2016

Mr. Chair, my amendment would exempt rules that reduce the cost of health care for Americans over the age of 65 from the unnecessary requirements of this legislation. Mr. Chair, our country's seniors face growing healthcare costs, and any…

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· Sep 21, 2016

Last week, the U.S. Census reported that median household income increased by more than 5 percent.

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Suzanne Bonamici
@suzannebonamici· Democratic · OR· Sep 21, 2016

It is important that we protect the hard-earned and promised benefits of retirees.

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· Sep 21, 2016

It has been absolutely shameful what has been happening with this Iranian agreement.

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· Sep 21, 2016

Every attempt that my colleagues on the opposite side of the aisle have made to discredit the Iran agreement, to try to dismantle the Iran agreement, has been made.

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Maxine Waters
@maxinewaters· Democratic · CA· Sep 21, 2016

This conversation that just took place is just one more effort for my colleagues to send a message across the world that our President cannot count on the Congress of the United States.

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Elise Stefanik
@elisestefanik· Republican · NY· Sep 21, 2016

Mr. Speaker, do you like apples? Because I rise today to speak about that great time of year when days grow crisp and leaves start to change, apple season. Agriculture is the backbone of our economy in the North Country, and New York State…

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Jim Costa
@jimcosta· Democratic · CA· Sep 21, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I also rise today to join in celebrating the 25th anniversary of Armenia. Twenty-five years ago today, Armenia declared its independence from the Soviet Union and, once again, the Republic of Armenia was established. Earlier…

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Jim Costa
@jimcosta· Democratic · CA· Sep 21, 2016

Mr. Speaker, as a proud member of the Hispanic Caucus, I rise today to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the rich history, the culture, and the traditions of the Latino communities throughout our Nation and the world. The United States of…

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Scott Perry
@scottperry· Republican · PA· Sep 21, 2016

So in a lot of these different areas where we used to get valuable intelligence, great participation, insights into the threat, those countries have now become failed states and they are havens for preparing, planning, and executing…

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Scott Perry
@scottperry· Republican · PA· Sep 21, 2016

the Obama administration is more focused on being politically correct in its terminology than actually confronting this growing cancer

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Kathy Castor
@kathycastor· Democratic · FL· Sep 21, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome my friend and fellow Floridian, Reverend Clarence A. Williams to the House floor as our guest chaplain. Pastor Williams is a lifelong public servant and trailblazing leader in the Tampa Bay community…

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Kathy Castor
@kathycastor· Democratic · FL· Sep 21, 2016

Thank you to President Obama and everyone in the administration who has done a fabulous job for consumers.

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Kathy Castor
@kathycastor· Democratic · FL· Sep 21, 2016

CAFE standards are a great example of American ingenuity and innovation.

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Gus Bilirakis
@gusbilirakis· Republican · FL· Sep 21, 2016

Modernizing the 1991 TCPA statute has long been a goal of mine, and I am glad the subcommittee is holding this informational hearing today.

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Mike Collins
@mikecollins· Republican · GA· Sep 21, 2016

Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 875 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 875 Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this…

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Mike Collins
@mikecollins· Republican · GA· Sep 21, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time, and I move the previous question on the resolution. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on ordering the previous question. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced…

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