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Pramila Jayapal
@pramilajayapal· Democratic · WA· Dec 18, 2024

What I'm concerned about is that a billionaire who is not even elected is acting like a like a shadow president and doing the work that Republicans have to do here. They are in the majority.

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Pramila Jayapal
@pramilajayapal· Democratic · WA· Dec 18, 2024

This bill that they just put up, they are in the majority. The Republicans control the House. They are in the majority. And they couldn't even get the majority of votes for this bill that they put up.

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Pramila Jayapal
@pramilajayapal· Democratic · WA· Dec 18, 2024

I am shocked at the speed with which Donald Trump seems to have conceded his power to Elon Musk.

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Pramila Jayapal
@pramilajayapal· Democratic · WA· Dec 18, 2024

If we do not pass this negotiated bill, that leader Jeffries negotiated with all the four corners, then it is the American people who are going to suffer.

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Dan Newhouse
@dannewhouse· Republican · WA· Dec 18, 2024

I would like to take a moment to extend one more thank-you to my chief of staff, Amanda Bihl, for her leadership and service to my office and the people of Washington's Fourth District. Rising through the ranks over the years, Amanda has…

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Kim Schrier
@kimschrier· Democratic · WA· Dec 17, 2024

I don't have any further speakers on my side, but I just want to express my appreciation to my colleague Representative Molinaro for sharing that personal account of how this matters for his family, and that just expands to so many other…

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Derek Kilmer
@derekkilmer· Democratic · WA· Dec 17, 2024

My hope is, regardless of which party holds the gavels, that that Subcommittee continues, because the work of institutional improvement needs to continue.

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Patty Murray
@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· Dec 17, 2024

I rise today to recognize Dianne Nellor, who is retiring after serving on the Senate Appropriations Committee for nearly 22 years and who has left her fingerprints on so much of the crucial legislation to support our farmers, strengthen…

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Derek Kilmer
@derekkilmer· Democratic · WA· Dec 17, 2024

My gratitude to Chairwoman Bice and to you, Mr. Chairman, and to Ranking Member Morelle, is that you are loving critics of the institution, and that matters.

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Adam Smith
@adamsmith· Democratic · WA· Dec 15, 2024

Look, it's a good ruling. There's a thousand different things going on here. But there is reason for concern about President Trump and his team. Broadly speaking, thinking that they are above the law and that rules do not apply to them.

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Maria Cantwell
@mariacantwell· Democratic · WA· Dec 12, 2024

for the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the Records on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the…

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Adam Smith
@adamsmith· Democratic · WA· Dec 11, 2024

I am prepared to close at this time, and I reserve the balance of my time.

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Patty Murray
@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· Dec 11, 2024

I rise today to recognize Kate Kaufer, who is retiring after serving on the Senate Appropriations Committee for 20 years and who has left her fingerprints on so much of the crucial legislation to keep our country safe and improve the lives…

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Eric Sorensen
@ericsorensen· Democratic · WA· Dec 10, 2024

Finally, a last word of advice for our friend, Mike Nelson. On his last broadcast day, when his executive producer gets into his ear and says he has gone over in time, he should finish his work and then say: I yield back…

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Eric Sorensen
@ericsorensen· Democratic · WA· Dec 10, 2024

As the only meteorologist in Congress, I rise today to honor one of the best in the career field of atmospheric science, Mike Nelson of Denver's Channel 7, on a remarkable 40-year career. For decades, Mike was the trusted voice that…

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Rick Larsen
@ricklarsen· Democratic · WA· Dec 9, 2024

Local governments and electrical co-ops should not be penalized for taking out loans to jump- start disaster recovery for their communities. This bill will direct the administrator of FEMA to reimburse qualifying interest accrued on such…

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Rick Larsen
@ricklarsen· Democratic · WA· Dec 9, 2024

Local weather alerting systems must work properly to save lives. This bill would direct the Government Accountability Office to identify and document any improvements that need to be made to such systems. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues…

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