Dec 18, 2012
I think we are finished for this evening. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________
John Garamendi
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John Raymond Garamendi is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 8th congressional district since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and environmental protection during his tenure in Congress. Garamendi has also been an advocate for veterans and military families, reflecting California's significant military presence.
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Dec 18, 2012
Before I get into the issues that I want to talk about, I want to also reach out to Jay. Since nobody from this side of the aisle has yet spoken, I'd like to do so. About 3 years ago, I started doing Special Order hours, and always Jay…
Dec 18, 2012
Well, we actually need to do that, but why don't we wrap up the infrastructure here and then I do want to spend a few moments talking about Social Security and perhaps ending back to where we started on Medicare and these programs.
Dec 18, 2012
Well, let's continue this discussion of infrastructure. The last time we took this up 3 weeks ago, we had talked about an infrastructure bank, a proposal that's been presented to the House of Representatives now for at least 15 years. I…
Dec 18, 2012
We are currently, today or tomorrow, going to vote for an $88 billion appropriation out of the National Defense Authorization Act for Afghanistan.
Dec 18, 2012
The underlying issues of illegal exploitation of natural resources is one of the major problems in this region.
Dec 18, 2012
Does the rebel group known as the March 23rd Movement (M23) have any involvement in the trade of ivory in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or in central Africa?
Dec 18, 2012
What actions are being taken by the Department of Defense to address the trade of ivory within the Democratic Republic of the Congo and central Africa?
Dec 18, 2012
The eulogy that was just given is most appropriate. There are men and women of extraordinary talent that have served in this Capitol, and certainly, Senator Inouye fits that. There is also a fiscal cliff out there, and I know the Senator…
Dec 18, 2012
Mr. Altmire, thank you very much for moving this issue along. I've used this placard before when we were discussing the Republican budget that did pass this House that would end Medicare as we know it. That was just a way of doing it with…
Dec 18, 2012
Indeed, we do need to invest in infrastructure and we need to rebuild. I noticed another colleague from the great State of New York has joined us. Often Mr. Tonko and I are here on the floor in what we call the East-West Show. But Mr…
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