Sep 26, 2013
Mr. Chairman, before I yield to my colleague from Utah, it should be noted that 1/14th of 1 percent is the impact copper has on the Arizona economy. It used to be 4 percent about 10 or 15 years ago. Conversely, $421 million annually is…
Raúl Grijalva
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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.
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Sep 26, 2013
Mr. Chairman, I think the great Senator Moynihan once said that ``people are entitled to their own opinions, but they're not entitled to their own facts.'' Allowing the immediate exploration on and under Oak Flat prior to NEPA review…
Sep 26, 2013
Mr. Chairman, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio), the ranking member of the Resources Committee. Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, I thank my friend and colleague for yielding that time. Well, another…
Sep 26, 2013
Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Mr. Ben Ray Lujan of New…
Sep 26, 2013
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise to oppose H.R. 687. At a time when the majority in this Congress has brought our Nation to the brink of potential shutdown, a looming hardship and economic crisis with regard…
Sep 26, 2013
Mr. Chairman, with this, I will close. At some point, we as Members of this august body have to really define what ``bipartisanship'' is. The last time that this bill was before us and passed the House, seven Members from this side of the…
Sep 26, 2013
Mr. Chairman, repeatedly we have heard this bill is about jobs. We've heard it a lot, and we continue to hear it. We have to pass this bill, so goes the refrain, because it's about jobs in a part of Arizona that really needs jobs. I…
Sep 26, 2013
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, let me summarize three important points from this debate. H.R. 687 reflects all five of the previous variations of this legislation. You are doing a post-NEPA with no enforcement…
Sep 20, 2013
Madam Speaker, during Hispanic Heritage Month, I would like to take the time to honor Hispanic-Serving Institutions across this country. These educational institutions--like in my home State where there are 10 of them--are institutions of…
Sep 19, 2013
Career technical education programs prepare millions of Americans to succeed in both college and career.
Sep 19, 2013
At WTHS, we have not felt the impact of sequestration. However, we know that it has impacted our city as a whole and we anticipate that the ripples will eventually reach us.
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