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Sean Casten
@seancasten· Democratic · IL· May 6, 2025

I didn’t find a single Democrat who disagreed with me that this CRA was terrible policy.

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Sean Casten
@seancasten· Democratic · IL· May 6, 2025

You should be asking me hard questions about that, right? It’s insane.

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Sean Casten
@seancasten· Democratic · IL· May 6, 2025

If your goal is to launder money, these bills are set up really well to do it.

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Sean Casten
@seancasten· Democratic · IL· May 6, 2025

There is going to be a massive financial crisis driven by crypto.

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Tim Scott
@timscott· Republican · SC· May 6, 2025

I rise in support today for two strong nominees: Luke Pettit and Marcus Molinaro, who were moved out of the Banking Committee with broad bipartisan support. Luke Pettit has been nominated to serve as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for…

Congressional Record · 2025-05-06
Mariannette Miller-Meeks
@mariannettemillermeeks· Republican · IA· May 6, 2025

Mr. Speaker, this National Small Business Week, I rise to celebrate the small businesses that power Iowa and make our country strong. As a former small business owner myself, I know the early mornings, the long nights, the lack of…

Congressional Record · 2025-05-06
Mariannette Miller-Meeks
@mariannettemillermeeks· Republican · IA· May 6, 2025

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of President Jay Byers, a proud Iowan and dedicated public servant who has led Simpson College at Indianola until his untimely passing on April 17. Jay spent his life working to make Iowa a…

Congressional Record · 2025-05-06
Mariannette Miller-Meeks
@mariannettemillermeeks· Republican · IA· May 6, 2025

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the retirement of Chief Keith Kimball, who served the people of Bettendorf and the State of Iowa with distinction for 35 years. Chief Kimball started on third-shift patrol and worked his way through the…

Congressional Record · 2025-05-06
Mariannette Miller-Meeks
@mariannettemillermeeks· Republican · IA· May 6, 2025

Mr. Speaker, I will respond that, once again, we hear myth after myth when we talk about reforms to Medicaid, which its greatest threat is $37 trillion in debt. Yet, when we talk about reforms to a Medicaid program, it is to preserve…

Congressional Record · 2025-05-06
Bob Menendez
@bobmenendez· Democratic · NJ· May 6, 2025

Mr. Speaker, last month, an air tourism helicopter crashed into the Hudson River near Jersey City killing six people, including three young children. This tragedy is yet another example of the threat that nonessential helicopters pose to…

Congressional Record · 2025-05-06
Bob Menendez
@bobmenendez· Democratic · NJ· May 6, 2025

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Buddy Baseball in Bayonne. Every year, more than 100 children and young adults with special needs gather for a season of Buddy Baseball, giving everyone the opportunity to…

Congressional Record · 2025-05-06
Jamie Raskin
@jamieraskin· Democratic · MD· May 6, 2025

This is a matter of life and death for millions of people across the country.

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James Comer
@jamescomer· Republican · KY· May 6, 2025

Mr. Speaker, many parts of Kentucky are just now recovering from a devastating flood that we saw a few weeks ago. I thank the first responders who were first on the scene, and thank our utility crews who worked day and night to restore…

Congressional Record · 2025-05-06
Andy Harris
@andyharris· Republican · MD· May 6, 2025

Mr. Speaker, a lot of times on this floor and in the press you hear about how the Republicans somehow are cutting Medicaid or slashing Medicaid, but the facts are that in the Republican budget resolution, we increase Medicaid expenditures…

Congressional Record · 2025-05-06
Hillary Scholten
@hillaryscholten· Democratic · MI· May 6, 2025

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the tireless dedication of our public servants. Michigan is seeing the real-time impact of President Trump's and Elon Musk's mass firings. I have heard and seen people's fears firsthand at my…

Congressional Record · 2025-05-06
Don Bacon
@donbacon· Republican · NE· May 6, 2025

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my great friends and two wonderful civic leaders of Omaha, Bruce and Pam Friedlander, during Jewish Heritage Month for their lifelong commitment to service, generosity, and helping others in our…

Congressional Record · 2025-05-06