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Jared Polis
@jaredpolis· Democratic · CO· Jul 12, 2016

Mr. Chairman, I have an excellent amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 156, strike line 23 and all that follows through page 157, line 11. The Acting…

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Jared Polis
@jaredpolis· Democratic · CO· Jul 12, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, I will be offering a motion in a moment that, if we defeat the previous question, I will offer an amendment to bring up the bipartisan ``No Fly No Buy'' legislation, so this…

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Jared Polis
@jaredpolis· Democratic · CO· Jul 12, 2016

Mr. Chairman, you can't just pretend that things don't have costs. Of course, carbon emissions have a cost. Of course, methane emissions have a cost. It doesn't mean that people are proposing we abolish carbon emissions from our economy…

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Jared Polis
@jaredpolis· Democratic · CO· Jul 12, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume, and I thank the gentleman for yielding the customary time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to the rule that provides for consideration of three bills: H.R. 5631, H.R. 5119…

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Jared Polis
@jaredpolis· Democratic · CO· Jul 12, 2016

Mr. Chairman, this is ironic because we hear from Republicans all the time about the importance of cost-benefit analyses before this regulation, before that regulation. Well, of course, we acknowledge and I acknowledge that there are costs…

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Jared Polis
@jaredpolis· Democratic · CO· Jul 12, 2016

Mr. Chairman, voluntary measures are just that, voluntary. While there might, and perhaps there are a few good actors willing to abide by them in some States, like my home State of Colorado, have implemented air standards. What we care…

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 12, 2016

Mr. Chair, I take the gentleman's point. I would just say again that, if there are concerns about the timeline, I would be more than willing to work--and I am sure my colleagues would--on a better timeline, but stopping all activity is not…

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 12, 2016

We're going to go boldly and we're going to go there to stay.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 12, 2016

Investments in space don't only help us understand the universe, they create jobs and drive innovation in Michigan and communities all across the Nation.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 12, 2016

We must continue to expand the domain of free enterprise deeper into space, to do it first, and to lead the world.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 12, 2016

we need to seek out those intersection points where the private sector and government interests are aligned.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 12, 2016

We must continue to innovate, find new efficiencies, meet new deadlines, and maintain the highest standards of excellence.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 12, 2016

Our path forward is not easy, but it is necessary for the future of our American space program.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 12, 2016

I look forward to working with my colleagues to reauthorize NASA and provide the agency with the stability and consistency of purpose that is needed.

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 12, 2016

Mr. President, as ranking member on the Subcommittee on Space, Science and Competitiveness, I know how important it is for our country to invest in scientific research and to make informed decisions based on those findings. Sound science…

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 12, 2016

Madam President, I rise with a heavy heart to address devastating tragedies that have shaken communities in Michigan and across this country. Just yesterday, the community of St. Joseph, MI, suffered a tragic shooting that cost the lives…

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 12, 2016

Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 32 Offered by Mr. Grijalva The…

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Jul 12, 2016

Mr. Chairman, I would just say, again, I think the gentleman makes an excellent point that 7 percent is a pretty aggressive discount rate and maybe we should talk about the methodology. But what we should not do is prevent the discussion…

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