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It's a mistake to take people off Committees because this is a precedent that the Democrats are going to have to live by when they are the minority and I say that as someone I think it's bad for the institution.

They`re being intentionally deceived by some folks in our party in Washington and some of the so-called conservative media outlets. To say that a bill is right for your district, right for your state, and that -- something you helped…

Thank you, Chair[wo]man Hayes and Ranking Member Bacon, for the opportunity to provide this statement on this vital issue.

I hope we can all agree that even one hungry veteran or servicemember is too many.

We do not want that to be considered taxable income, or real taxable income, because it will end up being a 10 or 20 percent cut with taxes taken out for these individuals.

Thank you very much. And again I thank our panelists for being on today and sharing your perspective.

We have to do more to take care of those who have protected us, who have served us.

That is why, to address that specific issue, I introduced the bipartisan Military Hunger Prevention Act.

I think we have so many more enlisted members who are supporting families and need additional supports.

And so, what we have seen is, like, every year, you get a cost-of-living increase, but when you do a three percent raise, for example, at a lower pay versus the higher grades, the disparity keeps getting bigger.

Thank you, Madam Chairwoman. Thanks for all the testimony today.

I echo your comments about Veterans Day. I thank all our veterans who are listening, and I am one myself.

In your view, are there Federal policies that are inhibiting folks from getting back into the workforce?

What impresses me in Nebraska, a lot of the trucking companies will pay folks to go through the training.

It is a big concern in Nebraska, the price of these inputs, so I am sure that is a concern for all of our farmers right now, not just in Nebraska.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate the time today and appreciate all the panelists that are here, and their testimony.

I appreciate my colleagues from Indiana and Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 5661, the Continued State Flexibility To Assist Older Foster Youth Act. We can all agree that our children and youth have suffered…

My experience isn`t unique. My colleagues and staff receive threats. Nearly 1 in 5 election officials now there is threats to their lives as a job-related concern.