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Darrell Edward Issa is an American politician and businessman currently serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 48th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2021. He is a member of the Republican Party and previously served in Congress from 2001 to 2019, representing California's 49th congressional district. Throughout his political career, Issa has been known for his focus on free enterprise and has been involved in various legislative efforts related to business and economic issues.
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I think we've both said what comes from our heart. We're losing a good Member who worked hard on our committee. This is not a good bill. This is not the bill he would have done. So I…
It's been 8 years since this bill began being kicked around as a pilot. Some people would be less happy to announce it than I, but I would like to find them. Eight years ago when I began the dialogue with my colleagues, then the…
At the end of debate, isn't it appropriate to call for the vote prior to postponing for the yeas and nays? I heard no request for it. Are we postponing further debate, even though debate has concluded, rather than a House vote and then…
In the interest of fairness to one of our Members who has been very engaged in this issue, I would like to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Gingrey).
I yield myself the balance of my time. Madam Speaker, I have said most of what has to be said, and I'm not going to use all of the time that the minority has. This bill, as I said, will probably pass, and it will be a shame. I would hope…
Could I inquire how much time each side has remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from California has 18\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Massachusetts has 11 minutes remaining.
A point of parliamentary inquiry. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman will state his parliamentary inquiry.
I thank my friend and fellow ranking member. Chairman Frank, I am perfectly happy to work with you on this. I'm perfectly happy to be associated with you. When people who are considered at least in their own districts as smart come…
If the gentleman would yield, that's correct. I'm sorry, Mr. Chairman. It's pay and benefits. {time} 1420
I offer a motion to recommit. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the gentleman opposed to the bill?
The chairman and the majority leader both make good points, and I would like to address them for just a moment. The chairman, who I have had a good working relationship with, made the point that this passed out of committee without…
I note the gentlelady acts as though already everybody teleworks. It's very clear that the people who were able to telework, that, quote, saved us $30 million during that snowstorm, were the people who have redundant activities, for the…
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