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Bennie Thompson
@benniethompson· Democratic · MS· Apr 23, 2015

I yield to the gentleman from Texas. Mr. McCAUL. I must say that, obviously, since the time the Rules Committee discharged the amendment, there has been tremendous opposition from industry, which concerns me, about the participation in…

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Bennie Thompson
@benniethompson· Democratic · MS· Apr 23, 2015

As someone involved in this issue for many years, I am not surprised by the overwhelming support that H.R. 1731 has garnered. Today, the House has the opportunity to join with the President and stakeholders from across our critical…

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Bennie Thompson
@benniethompson· Democratic · MS· Apr 23, 2015

I claim the time in opposition, although I am not opposed to the amendment. The CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

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Bennie Thompson
@benniethompson· Democratic · MS· Apr 23, 2015

The McCaul amendment makes several technical and clarifying changes to H.R. 1731 to reflect feedback from committee Democrats, Department of Homeland Security, and stakeholders. Last week during committee consideration, the gentleman from…

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Bennie Thompson
@benniethompson· Democratic · MS· Apr 23, 2015

I claim the time in opposition, although I am not in opposition to the amendment. The CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

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Bennie Thompson
@benniethompson· Democratic · MS· Apr 23, 2015

This amendment would authorize the Department of Homeland Security's program to provide web- based security services to U.S. Federal civilian agencies. The program is known as EINSTEIN. When fully implemented, it is expected to provide all…

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Thad Cochran
@thadcochran· Republican · MS· Apr 22, 2015

What can States like Mississippi do to ensure that they are able to access Federal funds across your Department for the advancement of their innovative healthcare models?

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Bennie Thompson
@benniethompson· Democratic · MS· Apr 22, 2015

I thank the gentleman from Colorado for yielding the time. Mr. Speaker, though I support H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act, as approved by voice vote in my committee, I rise to express my disappointment with…

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Roger Wicker
@rogerwicker· Republican · MS· Apr 22, 2015

the President proposes $2.9 billion for the next Fiscal Year, although there's a $3.2 billion AIP funding threshold.

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Roger Wicker
@rogerwicker· Republican · MS· Apr 22, 2015

the Contract Tower Program is viewed as one of the most successful government-industry partnership programs.

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Roger Wicker
@rogerwicker· Republican · MS· Apr 22, 2015

As a matter of fact, our calculations are that we'd--would--96 percent of my airports in Mississippi would be disadvantaged under this proposal.

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Roger Wicker
@rogerwicker· Republican · MS· Apr 22, 2015

I rise in strong support of the underlying bill. I thank the leadership on both sides for coming to a bipartisan agreement, and I thank the leadership for agreeing to take the Wicker amendment by a voice vote. My amendment does two things…

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Bennie Thompson
@benniethompson· Democratic · MS· Apr 21, 2015

Unfortunately, the Federal Government has been slow to respond.

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Bennie Thompson
@benniethompson· Democratic · MS· Apr 21, 2015

The Federal Government's failure to implement appropriate policies and build the robust governance infrastructure necessary to tackle biological threats came to a head last fall.

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Thad Cochran
@thadcochran· Republican · MS· Apr 21, 2015

We are very grateful for your cooperation, along with that of our distinguished staff member team, which is the best in the Senate.

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Bennie Thompson
@benniethompson· Democratic · MS· Apr 21, 2015

What is concerning is that in the absence of required procedures to check the feasibility of these programs, GAO reports that six DHS acquisitions have spent $5 billion to date.

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Roger Wicker
@rogerwicker· Republican · MS· Apr 20, 2015

I would encourage this committee to really talk to the Commission about how it can improve this program.

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Roger Wicker
@rogerwicker· Republican · MS· Apr 20, 2015

If you don't have broadband, you don't have telehealth.

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