May 11, 2004
I am happy to fully support this amendment, as modified. There are three significant modifications: First, a savings clause has been added to make clear that this amendment to the Tax Code has no impact on anyone's liability under the…
James M. Jeffords
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James M. Jeffords is a former U.S. Senator from Vermont, known for his independent stance after leaving the Republican Party in 2001. He served in the Senate from 2001 to 2007 and was previously a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 1989. Throughout his political career, Jeffords focused on environmental issues, education, and healthcare reform. He was instrumental in promoting legislation aimed at reducing pollution and addressing climate change, advocating for the establishment of uniform standards for industrial emissions.
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May 7, 2004
We have all heard of the war on poverty, but I fear that 40 years after that war began, there is a new war afoot, a war on people in poverty. And the latest assault in this war threatens to leave thousands of people homeless. I am speaking…
May 4, 2004
May 4 is World Asthma Day. Today people from across the globe will raise awareness of asthma and its impact on the lives of those millions of people who suffer from it. It should also be the day we in government recall our duty to…
Apr 28, 2004
Is EDA considering a regional reorganization plan? If so, will this allow regional staff to visit States more often?
Apr 28, 2004
EDA and its programs provide vital financial and technical assistance to our Nation and to my home State of Vermont.
Apr 28, 2004
I am delighted to be here to discuss the reauthorization of this very important Agency.
Apr 28, 2004
I am also interested in exploring how EDA's programs meet the needs of rural States, like Vermont.
Apr 21, 2004
I want to talk about clean air, the environment, and areas where we have made tremendous progress. As we mark Earth Day tomorrow, rather than celebrating the environmental legacy, I am afraid we are fighting harder than ever to protect our…
Apr 21, 2004
I would like to add that we have both witnessed all this. I don't know how the Senator feels, but I feel perhaps I have not done as much as I could have, as much as I would like to do. We have to work together to make sure this terrible…
Apr 21, 2004
I thank the Senator for illuminating, pointing out all of the problems created by this administration. As we go forward, the challenge we now have is to make sure no more occur. Many Members on both sides of the aisle are deeply concerned…
Apr 8, 2004
in 2 weeks, this Nation will celebrate Earth Day. The first Earth Day was in 1970, 34 years ago. For three and a half decades, people from all walks of life have gathered on April 22 to celebrate the environment. Since the first Earth Day…