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Darrell Issa

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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.

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Dec 5, 2011

These allegations if true raise further unsettling questions about a Department of Justice component engaging in a high risk strategy with scant evidence of success.

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Dec 5, 2011

The existence of such a program calls into question your leadership.

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Dec 5, 2011

It looks like it's the same sort of a program. In this case, not only let money but assist in money getting out of the U.S. and into Mexico with the hope that they would be able to follow the money.

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Dec 5, 2011

These allegations, if true, raise further unsettling questions about a Department of Justice component engaging in a high-risk strategy with scant evidence of success.

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Nov 30, 2011

Isn't it true--or, actually, no, the time has expired.

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Nov 30, 2011

The Obama administration's bias against Catholics is an affront to religious freedom and a threat to all people.

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Nov 30, 2011

The law very clearly says that this was not elimination.

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Nov 30, 2011

I don't want any Member here to go through a hearing and then find out he didn't know what he didn't know.

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Nov 30, 2011

If you can provide great care in every area for human trafficking except abortion, we don't accept you.

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Nov 30, 2011

I just remain troubled that the U.S. Catholic Bishops were discriminated here for their faith-based belief and unwillingness to provide abortions.

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Nov 30, 2011

It is our obligation as government, at least that is my view.

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Nov 29, 2011

Nothing in this regulation is going to guarantee that the driver goes to bed and stays in beds and sleeps well for 8 hours.

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Nov 29, 2011

Every committee has an obligation to use the money wisely.

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Nov 29, 2011

Ranking Member Cummings and myself have made the adjustments to live within our means, barely within our means.

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Nov 29, 2011

transparency drives accountability.

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Nov 29, 2011

The right way to make cuts is to say, where should you cut, and where should you invest?

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Nov 29, 2011

Congressman Darrell Issa and Senator Mark Warner have both introduced legislation that, among other things, would create a new federal agency.

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Nov 29, 2011

We look forward to working with these officials and other stakeholders to ensure that the work of the Recovery Board can serve as a template for tracking all government spending.

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Nov 29, 2011

the number-one issue of the Department of Transportation's overall Cabinet officer, Ray LaHood, is, in fact, distracted driving.

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Nov 15, 2011

Do you agree with President Obama's sentiments that bonuses should not be paid out to anyone until the American people have been paid back in full?

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Nov 15, 2011

I am a very strong believer in the 10th Amendment, but when it comes to Federal preemption, look, we hand these States a lot of money.

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Nov 15, 2011

Our solemn responsibility is to hold Government accountable to taxpayers, because taxpayers have a right to know what they get from the Government.

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Nov 15, 2011

It is interesting that it was Government officials who interceded, people who make less than a quarter of a million dollars a year because of the failure of multiple nearly $3 million a year general counsels.

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Nov 15, 2011

Let me make it clear. This committee believes that 2008 law requires you to minimize losses to the taxpayers.

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Nov 14, 2011

I join with Mr. Quigley on the need to have small capital funds not become orphans.

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