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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

Let me just say that I realize the United States is not a charity, but I believe there are many in this country who believe we are our brothers' keepers, our sisters' keepers, and we have a duty to those less fortunate. In fact, USAID is…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

Support for Ukraine is in the interests of the United States. Also, we have to deplore women being raped and children being kidnapped anywhere in the world, including in Ukraine. Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Georgia will be postponed. Amendment No. 19 Offered by Ms. Greene of Georgia The Acting…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

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 Arizona will be postponed. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider Amendment No. 17…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

I urge a ``no'' vote on this, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

This amendment prevents the United States Special Representative for Ukraine's Economic Recovery from helping forge Ukraine's future as a prosperous, secure, European democracy and accelerate Ukraine's economic transformation. This…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

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 Arizona will be postponed. Amendment No. 14 Offered by Mr. Gosar The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

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 Tennessee will be postponed. Amendment No. 13 Offered by Mr. Gosar The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

I ask for a ``no'' vote, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Burchett). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

This is mind-boggling. I guess, once again, we are doing something that does not make any sense in this process. The other point I think I would like to make in closing is that, once again, this is something that will be supposedly…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

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 Tennessee will be postponed. Amendment No. 5 Offered by Mr. Burchett The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

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 Oklahoma will be postponed. Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. Burchett The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

It doesn't make any sense to support this amendment, cutting resources for the United Institute of Peace, p-e-a-c-e, while we increase funding for the Department of Defense where we know there is over $200 billion in waste, fraud, and…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

I claim the time in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

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 Oklahoma will be postponed. Amendment No. 3 Offered by Mr. Brecheen The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

I must say that if Republicans really want to get our fiscal house in order, then they would be the first to repeal these terrible Trump tax cuts that have created an even bigger hole in our fiscal house. Mr. Chair, I yield back the…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

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 Oklahoma will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Brecheen The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Barbara Lee
@barbaralee· Democratic · CA· Jun 26, 2024

Once again, I am urging opposition to this amendment because it is just an example of what I said earlier in terms of withdrawing from the rest of the world. Our young people, people who want to engage with the world to make this world a…

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Pete Buttigieg
@petebuttigieg· Democratic · IN· Jun 26, 2024

Everyone deserves a safe workplace, including and especially the frontline transit workers.

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Pete Buttigieg
@petebuttigieg· Democratic · IN· Jun 26, 2024

Ensuring that the FAA returns to healthy staffing levels remains among my top priorities.

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Pete Buttigieg
@petebuttigieg· Democratic · IN· Jun 26, 2024

FHWA engaged in early and consistent outreach to states on August Redistribution to help them plan for another large redistribution in FY 2024.

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Pete Buttigieg
@petebuttigieg· Democratic · IN· Jun 26, 2024

We know how important the supply chain is to keep our economy productive and prices low. We support the collective bargaining process and encourage the parties to continue to bargain.

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Pete Buttigieg
@petebuttigieg· Democratic · IN· Jun 26, 2024

Along with our partners at the Department of Labor and in the White House, we engaged with both parties to bring them to the table and reach a tentative agreement on wages that ended the strike after less than 72 hours.

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Pete Buttigieg
@petebuttigieg· Democratic · IN· Jun 26, 2024

If you think this is expensive, wait until you find out how much oil and gas subsidies you have been supporting.

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