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Mr. Speaker, when we talk about this tax debate, it needs to be less about politics and more about doing what's right for the American people. On January 1, everybody's taxes are going to go up $3.9 trillion overall. The lowest tax bracket…
She should submit to me. That's in the Bible.
Mr. Speaker, certainly no one in this Chamber wants to yield the military high ground to countries that are not friendly to us, and without the passage of this legislation, unfortunately, we will do that. The legislation before us asks…
Wives, submit yourself to your own husband.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 1631, a resolution calling for protection of religious sites and artifacts from and in Turkish-occupied areas of northern Cyprus, as well as for general respect for religious freedom. First…
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Res. 1661, to honor the lives of the brave and selfless humanitarian aid workers, doctors, and nurses who died in the tragic attack of August 5, 2010, in northern Afghanistan, one of whom was my…
Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman, the ranking member, Mr. LoBiondo, for his yielding, and also for the excellent job. There is no one more dedicated to the United States Coast Guard than the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. LoBiondo). He…
It's important that we take action to prevent accidents.
But, along comes the Graves Amendment, and it wipes out States' rights.
I would urge that you consider States' rights, in the State lawmaking body and its Governor, to know what should apply best to the unique circumstances of that State.
The Republican Governor of Florida, Governor Bush, with a Republican legislature, took on tort reform and wanted to put caps on things.
To be able to recover from the damage that they have caused leaves, folks like Mr. Ruby under the present law, without recourse.
What Graves does, really--it's a good idea for the rental companies.
Madam Speaker, on rollcall No. 534, had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.''
Madam Speaker, I was not present for a vote today. If I were present, I would have voted: ``Yea'' on rollcall No. 539, on passage of H.R. 5297, the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010. ____________________
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