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Raúl Manuel Grijalva is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Arizona's 3rd congressional district since 2003. A member of the Democratic Party, Grijalva has been an advocate for environmental protection, education, and healthcare reform throughout his tenure in Congress. He has played a significant role in various legislative initiatives, particularly those aimed at addressing climate change and promoting social justice.
I yield myself as much time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to the legislation. The Federal Lands to Parks program is one of the most successful parts of our National Park Service. For those parts of the country that…
Under current law, the county controls these 32 acres of Federal land, but the deed clearly states that the county may not sell or lease the land or use it for anything other than public recreation. The county received control of the land…
I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Washington, Congressman McDermott. Mr. McDERMOTT. Mr. Chairman, when we came into this session, there was a lot of talk in this House about the fact that we needed jobs, lots and lots of talk on the…
Reading from the remarks to the Natural Resources subcommittee from Thursday, September 15, by the sponsor of this legislation, he stated a recent appraisal valued the land at $815,000, which is more than $25,000 per acre. There is…
I yield the gentleman 1 additional minute. Mr. McDERMOTT. They've got their health insurance because the bill that the President got through the Congress with our help was one that made it possible for you to get insurance if you have a…
I am prepared to close. Mr. Chairman, as we have heard continually from my friends on the other side of the aisle, before us we have a seemingly innocent piece of legislation that would allow Accomack County to develop a mere 32 acres of…
The majority frequently congratulates itself for adopting a policy ``banning'' earmarks. Republican leadership often points to the earmark ban as an important accomplishment in improving the legislative process. It should be noted, for the…
This proposed rule seeks to waive House rules requiring disclosure of any earmarks in the underlying bill, H.R. 2087. Therefore, pursuant to clause 9 of rule XXI of the rules of the House, I make a point of order against consideration of…
first of all, he was a very modest man. He would have expected something far less dramatic, far less--he would have wanted something on a smaller scale, I believe.
This is a very unusual hearing. I cannot help but feel that we are micromanaging something well outside our purview.
the family is committed to playing its role in assuring that the process and the design reflect an open and transparent process.
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