@robwittman· Republican · VA· Mar 14, 2017
My concern is that the National Marine Sanctuaries Act does not contain any legal protections for fishermen.
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@robwittman· Republican · VA· Mar 14, 2017
do we believe that that is the right way to manage these particular areas?
@howardgriffith· Republican · VA· Mar 14, 2017
Representing a district in coal country in southwest Virginia, this is welcome news.
@howardgriffith· Republican · VA· Mar 14, 2017
Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. Thank you all for being here today.
@donbeyer· Democratic · VA· Mar 14, 2017
We seem to have seen this in marine monument to marine monument, that fishery catch actually goes up.
@donbeyer· Democratic · VA· Mar 14, 2017
Some people have expressed concerns about the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, but I am optimistic about the long-term benefits.
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Mar 13, 2017
Are we talking about allegations here or are we talking about something that has happened? I mean, it might be an allegation as to who was involved, but this is not just an allegation about something that happened on social media. This is…
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Mar 13, 2017
This is not allegations about social media. This stuff happened.
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Mar 13, 2017
This is not being managed as an isolated issue for the Marine Corps.
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Mar 13, 2017
Do you believe this activity is limited just to the Marine Corps?
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Mar 13, 2017
If the Marine Corps attacks this problem with the same degree of attention and passion that they attack an issue like physical standards, then you are going to solve it.
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Mar 13, 2017
It would be tragic for the Marine Corps if that decision were to be made because of a belief that the Marine Corps' bad example would cause us to make that decision for all branches.
@bobgoodlatte· Republican · VA· Mar 10, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I will be brief. Proponents of the motion to recommit want to allow lawsuits with no basis in law or fact to proceed without penalty in the area covered by their motion. Let that sink in for a moment--and just a brief moment…
@bobgoodlatte· Republican · VA· Mar 10, 2017
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 720, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act, would restore mandatory sanctions for frivolous lawsuits filed in Federal court. Many Americans may not realize it, but today, under what…
@bobgoodlatte· Republican · VA· Mar 10, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials on H.R. 720. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of…
@bobgoodlatte· Republican · VA· Mar 9, 2017
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, hardworking Americans are some of the leading victims of frivolous lawsuits and the extraordinary costs that our legal system imposes. Every day, local businessowners…