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Steve Scalise
@stevescalise· Republican · LA· Feb 6, 2025

We got into a lot of detail on what we need to do both for the budget and the reconciliation side.

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Troy Carter
@troycarter· Democratic · LA· Feb 5, 2025

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in strong support of our Nation's Federal workers. As a proud member of the Labor Caucus, I stand with these professionals who keep our government running. Their work is vital…

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Bill Cassidy
@billcassidy· Republican · LA· Feb 4, 2025

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

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Bill Cassidy
@billcassidy· Republican · LA· Feb 4, 2025

Mr. President, I would like to make a statement regarding my vote in committee on behalf of Robert F. Kennedy to be the Secretary of HHS. First, I thank everyone who has contacted me over the last few days. Almost all have been respectful…

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Garret Graves
@garretgraves· Republican · LA· Feb 4, 2025

I missed a series of votes today. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 28 and YEA on Roll Call No. 29. PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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John Kennedy
@johnkennedy· Republican · LA· Feb 4, 2025

My attitude is, if you’re upset by that, call someone who cares. Because that’s why we’re elected - to review the spending.

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Bill Cassidy
@billcassidy· Republican · LA· Feb 2, 2025

Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican, put out a statement saying he was essentially he was unclear on whether PEPFAR was still receiving funds, one of the single most successful humanitarian organizations.

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John Kennedy
@johnkennedy· Republican · LA· Feb 2, 2025

FEMA can't go away. I think the first job of the federal government is to protect people and property.

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James Carville
@jamescarville· Democratic · LA· Jan 31, 2025

Allow the Republicans to crumble beneath their own weight and make the American people miss us.

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Bill Cassidy
@billcassidy· Republican · LA· Jan 22, 2025

Mr. President, the bill we are discussing today should be really straightforward. A child who survives a failed abortion attempt should receive lifesaving medical care. We are talking about not an abstraction; we are talking about a…

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Mike Johnson
@mikejohnson· Republican · LA· Jan 21, 2025

The president has the pardon and commutation authority. It's his decision, and I think what was made clear all along is that peaceful protests and people who engage in that should never be punished.

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Mike Johnson
@mikejohnson· Republican · LA· Jan 21, 2025

We believe in redemption. We believe in second chances. We're not looking backwards. We're looking forward.

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Mike Johnson
@mikejohnson· Republican · LA· Jan 19, 2025

They’re not conservatives. They're celebrities.

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Julia Letlow
@julialetlow· Republican · LA· Jan 15, 2025

Today, I rise to recognize Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana, for 100 years of educating students in our State. My background is in higher education, and I know a good school when I see one. I can confidently say that…

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Garret Graves
@garretgraves· Republican · LA· Jan 13, 2025

I want to publicly thank Representative Hoyle for her work on the bill. It is a great bill. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Ezell).

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Garret Graves
@garretgraves· Republican · LA· Jan 13, 2025

In closing, H.R. 152 is a good government bill that will help improve disaster recovery efforts. It has previously passed the House in the 116th, 117th, and 118th Congresses. Mr. Speaker, I urge support for this bill, and I yield back the…

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