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Henry Waxman

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Henry Waxman is a former U.S. Representative from California, serving from 1975 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he was known for his work on health care, environmental policy, and consumer protection. During his tenure, Waxman played a key role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act and was a prominent advocate for climate change legislation. He chaired the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where he focused on issues such as tobacco regulation and health care reform.

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Mar 20, 2013

I don't think you can be any clearer. FDA has established limits on what it can and cannot regulate in the mobile device market.

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Mar 20, 2013

The steel industry's important. In 2012, steelmakers in the U.S. Produced 96 million tons of steel, the third most in the world.

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Mar 20, 2013

To maximize growth in the long-term, however, we must take several steps to support the U.S. steel industry and ensure it remains globally competitive.

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Mar 20, 2013

I am surprised at the amount of time and attention given to this issue.

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Mar 20, 2013

According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, 12 percent of the bridges in my home State of California are considered structurally deficient.

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Mar 19, 2013

We need somebody other than members of Congress to say that ought to be regulated.

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Mar 19, 2013

Do you think the FDA ought to regulate that?

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Mar 19, 2013

The partisan hyperbole we have heard from some on this topic is so disappointing.

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Mar 19, 2013

Do you think Congress should make those distinctions, or should it be the FDA?

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Mar 18, 2013

These changes are positive developments.

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Mar 18, 2013

We should not invest in infrastructure that will ensure we suffer the worst impacts of climate change.

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Mar 18, 2013

While moving away from the oldest, dirtiest generation is reducing our carbon pollution, many other coal-fired power plants are going to be installing modern pollution controls to reduce their toxic emissions.

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Mar 18, 2013

This is the time to plan, not to panic.

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Mar 18, 2013

We doubled our capacity to generate renewable electricity from wind and solar in just 4 years.

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Mar 18, 2013

As utilities move from coal-fired generation to cheaper, cleaner, and more flexible sources of power, we hear complaints about the retirements of coal-fired plants.

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Mar 18, 2013

Renewable energy policies are paying off. We have doubled our capacity to generate renewable electricity from wind and solar in just 4 years.

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Mar 18, 2013

Mr. Chairman, I urge you to respect this moral imperative and listen to all sides of the issue.

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Mar 18, 2013

The primary reason utilities are increasing their natural gas generation is the reduced cost of natural gas.

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Mar 18, 2013

This transition in our energy sector is important for the climate and for public health.

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Mar 18, 2013

Well, I would think that they would anticipate not having the same do-nothing Congress we have now, forever.

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Mar 18, 2013

The Nation's electricity generation portfolio is in the midst of a significant transition.

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Mar 18, 2013

I think there can be great value in discussing how to determine the correct balance and how to achieve it.

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Mar 18, 2013

Allegations that ordinary smartphones and tablets could be subject to added red tape or new taxes under Obamacare are absolute myths.

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Mar 18, 2013

The Affordable Care Act is going to serve a very important purpose.

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Mar 18, 2013

Of course, if a patient and a doctor can't trust the efficacy of a product, that is not going to do much good.

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