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Adam Bennett Schiff is an American lawyer and politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 28th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, Schiff has played a significant role in various legislative efforts and is known for his work on national security and intelligence issues. He served as the Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, where he was involved in high-profile investigations and oversight of intelligence agencies.
I want to say the gentleman from California [Mr. Waxman] has clearly stated his position that he does not believe judicial review should apply at all, and I understand the position and I respect the reasons he has given. However, I believe…
I want to say that as I understand the debate over the type of unfunded mandates we are talking about, I see them distant in the areas I can think of from the areas the gentleman is talking about. However, the area of pension guarantees is…
I have here a copy of a water bill and sewer bill from the city of Albuquerque from this month that was sent to a constituent. For his sewer charge, it shows: base charge, $13.08; unfunded Federal mandate to remove ammonia, $12.15. In…
In my judgment, the gentleman will continue to be tracked without the amendment. The judicial review, in my opinion, would not be successful in any event, because the regulatory limitation is very limited. But there would be no standing by…
If the States and local government choose to participate in the programs offered in the crime bill, and for their part, among other things, establish a database as required by the conditions for grants, yes, tracking of sex offenders…
I would point out, first, however, that there is nothing in this bill that retroactively repeals any bill already enacted into law by Congress. This obviously would include present child labor laws. I think the meat of the amendment goes…
Mr. Chairman, once again in proposing an amendment, the gentleman has raised a very important issue, just as the issues that have already been raised dealing with airline security, dealing with clean water are important issues. I would…
first of all I come from a city, Albuquerque, NM, in which the Rio Grande runs right through the middle of our city, so I understand the issues that are raised by the gentleman from Mississippi. But I think this amendment should be the…
Mr. Chairman, the problem with the supposition on behalf of the Taylor amendment is that it is a supposition that the subject matter is reducing effluent into rivers and streams; therefore, it is automatically good legislation and good…
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