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Peter DeFazio
@peterdefazio· Democratic · OR· Mar 11, 2014

Detention time is really impactful on drivers, on driver safety, and, frankly, wastes almost $4 billion in industry efficiency.

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Eleanor Holmes Norton
@eleanorholmesnorton· Democratic · DC· Mar 11, 2014

In the absence of Federal action for behind-the-wheel training... I like to know... when you intend to issue a rule.

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Eleanor Holmes Norton
@eleanorholmesnorton· Democratic · DC· Mar 11, 2014

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. And I thank you for this and the continuing series of very important hearings that the committee and the subcommittee have been holding on MAP-21, and I look forward to hearing from the witnesses on the…

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Eleanor Holmes Norton
@eleanorholmesnorton· Democratic · DC· Mar 11, 2014

The changes that we enacted in MAP-21 are proving what I think we all recognized, and that is many years to put in place to bring about the reforms, rather considerable reforms and vision there.

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Peter DeFazio
@peterdefazio· Democratic · OR· Mar 11, 2014

the administration has put forward a proposal with illusory corporate tax reform, which won't happen this year.

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Peter DeFazio
@peterdefazio· Democratic · OR· Mar 11, 2014

I mean is the administration looking at--will they consider a realistic backup plan like mine, which I believe could work, and is, you know, based in history.

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Peter DeFazio
@peterdefazio· Democratic · OR· Mar 11, 2014

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. To Mr. Rogoff, you mentioned in your testimony $4 billion funding level as soon as July for the Highway Account...

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Eleanor Holmes Norton
@eleanorholmesnorton· Democratic · DC· Mar 11, 2014

I regret not having been here to hear the questions, given how this committee has proceeded, proceeding in good faith to try to get a bill out.

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Eleanor Holmes Norton
@eleanorholmesnorton· Democratic · DC· Mar 11, 2014

This region experienced a horrific tragedy. And out of that tragedy, I am pleased to say, at least came the first Federal authority to regulate Metrorail safety through cities.

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Eleanor Holmes Norton
@eleanorholmesnorton· Democratic · DC· Mar 11, 2014

Randolph Moss, whom I introduce today, stood out for his exceptionally well-qualified background.

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Peter DeFazio
@peterdefazio· Democratic · OR· Mar 11, 2014

I know, but I put it on the table now for 4 years.

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Bill Keating
@billkeating· Democratic · MA· Mar 11, 2014

Mr. Speaker, at this time, I would like to yield to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Levin), a leader and a voice for Ukraine's strong move to democracy, a person who is cochair of the Ukrainian Caucus and a person who is committed to…

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Bill Keating
@billkeating· Democratic · MA· Mar 11, 2014

Mr. Speaker, may I inquire as to how much time is remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Massachusetts has 7\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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Bill Keating
@billkeating· Democratic · MA· Mar 11, 2014

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. In closing, just recounting the fact that so many of us in this Chamber have the opportunity to travel, to go to different countries, I must say that, each time I go, I will look at…

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Bill Keating
@billkeating· Democratic · MA· Mar 11, 2014

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I also want to mention that it was just a few weeks ago, also, I met with Prime Minister Yatsenyuk, as well. We had time to discuss this issue. We had time to, again, recount the…

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