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Jackie Speier

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Jackie Speier is a former U.S. Representative from California, serving in the House of Representatives from January 3, 2008, until January 15, 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, she represented California's 14th congressional district. Speier is known for her advocacy on issues such as women's rights, healthcare, and gun control. She gained national attention for her work on the Sexual Assault Survivors' Bill of Rights and her efforts to address military sexual assault. Speier's political career began in the California State Assembly, where she served from 2002 to 2006 before moving to the U.S. Congress.

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Feb 5, 2019

Ivanka Trump, who last I noted was the daughter of the President of the United States, has businesses. And she was granted 34 trademarks in China after her father was elected and she became a member of the administration.

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Sep 26, 2018

I have a brief 1 minute to say that San Francisco International Airport is in my district. We are being hounded by noise in the middle of the night at 1, 2, and 3 a.m. in the morning. I convened a meeting with the FAA. They joined me at…

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Jul 24, 2018

Because I am at home recuperating from a medical procedure, I unavoidably missed the following vote on July 24. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: on rollcall No. 372, I would have voted ``yea'' (Passage of H.R…

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Jun 19, 2018

I believe you have 7 days as your floor, which to me is more than twice what is being recommended by CDC.

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Jun 19, 2018

I think we should just be on the lookout that if we are just substituting one drug for another and it still has addictive qualities, that that is a problem as well.

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Jun 19, 2018

The CDC guidelines recommend immediate release of opioids, not extended.

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Jun 19, 2018

You are exceeding the guidelines in some ways significantly from what the CDC is recommending.

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Jun 19, 2018

I think the military has the opportunity to lead the Nation to reduce opioid abuse and develop alternative pain management therapies.

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Jun 12, 2018

Today marks the 120th anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence. About 120 years ago, U.S. actions turned promises of freedom into false hope. Though Filipino rebels fought alongside our troops to end colonial Spanish…

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May 18, 2018

Due to a conflict, I unavoidably missed the following votes on May 18. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: 1. On rollcall No. 200, I would have voted ``nay.'' 2. On rollcall No. 201, I would have voted ``nay.'' 3. On…

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May 17, 2018

My Republican colleagues have a point. It is really terrible that some people take advantage of free food and drink to continue their slothful lifestyles. I agree. This conduct must stop. Of course, Members of Congress can attend lunches…

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Apr 17, 2018

Thank you, and I thank my dear friend, Paul Tonko, who loved Louise like no one else in this Chamber, for arranging this for us tonight. Tom Jones had a song, ``She's a Lady.'' Louise Slaughter was that lady, except none of the other…

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