Oct 26, 2011
Mr. Chairman, the claim is that this legislation is going to boost the U.S. economy tremendously, but the copper will likely benefit China more than the United States. Nine percent of Rio Tinto is owned by the state-controlled Aluminum…
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.
Congressional Record · 2011-10-26
Oct 26, 2011
There is a cost to the taxpayer, Mr. Chairman. I would consider the fact that this very valuable mineral is being extracted without any royalties and without any payment a cost to the American taxpayer. The issue about NEPA is not…
Oct 26, 2011
Mr. Chairman, may I inquire how much time remains? The Acting CHAIR (Mr. LaTourette). The gentleman from Arizona has 8 minutes and the gentleman from Washington has 13\1/2\ minutes.
Oct 26, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Arizona, my colleague, Mr. Pastor. (Mr. PASTOR of Arizona asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)
Oct 26, 2011
I yield myself such time as I may consume. H.R. 1904 is a triple threat. It will rob Native people of their heritage. It will rob local people of their water. And it will rob the American people of their money. This legislation is simply …
Oct 26, 2011
I yield myself such time as I may consume. As I indicated, much of the opposition to this legislation is coming from Indian country. All the pueblos in New Mexico have opposed this legislation. The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona is…
Oct 26, 2011
Let me, if I may, yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Ellison).
Oct 26, 2011
And so after 2013 if there are still impacts being felt or impacts that have developed in that interim the source of their making themselves whole in some way would be with the company?
Oct 26, 2011
If in fact there are those ticking environmental time bombs in the Gulf that may lead to longer term impacts on fish and result in future losses by fishermen and shrimpers, can they be compensated in the years to come if this ticking clock…
Oct 26, 2011
Isn't it true that the documentation requirements in place to receive compensation from the Claims Fund are much more inclusive than it would be in a court proceeding?
Oct 24, 2011
Since we heard from one of the witnesses the very fate of the Nation rests with the passage of this legislation.
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