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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.
I will vote for this tax package that is before us tonight. While there is absolutely no reason to justify or defend the extension of the Bush tax cuts for wealthy Americans, and the unconscionable tax treatment of wealthy estates--both of…
I speak today in support of H.R. 4994, the ``Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010.'' This legislation blocks a 25 percent fee cut that is scheduled for Medicare physician payments on January 1, 2011. A cut of that magnitude would…
The House passed the food safety bill a year ago July. Not this July, but the July in 2009. And we waited for the Senate to act, and they recently acted by 73-25 in favor of the legislation. When we had it before us it was 283 supporters…
I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 268, noes 160, not voting 5, as follows: [Roll No. 550] AYES--268…
I withdraw my point of order. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from New York is recognized for 5 minutes in support of his motion.
I reserve a point of order. The SPEAKER pro tempore. A point of order is reserved. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Lee of New York moves to recommit the bill H.R. 847 to the Committee on Energy…
I object. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Objection is heard. The Clerk will continue to read. The Clerk continued to read. {time} 1450 Mr. WAXMAN (during the reading). Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the remainder of the motion to…
This legislation is designed to provide health care services for the heroes of 9/11, the policemen and the firemen who didn't know what would be in store for them when they went into the World Trade Center. Many of them are suffering from…
This is assistance to the States for Medicaid. No State has 300 percent of poverty for Medicaid. That's just not the way the States run it. We're talking about the poorest of the poor to get Medicaid assistance. There may be additional…
I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. Baldwin).
Let the American people know that we are trying to help kids get educated, and make sure that those who are vulnerable get health care; while the Republicans are urging that we continue the tax cuts for people making more than $300,000 a…
I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Gene Green).
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