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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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Mar 27, 2023

Don't you think it's a good idea that the FMC have the same power as every other regulatory agency?

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Mar 22, 2023

the FMC's increased potency in assisting American cargo shippers is largely due to the enactment by this subcommittee and then consequently by the whole Congress of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022.

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Mar 22, 2023

I look forward to the opportunity to work with him on that.

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Mar 22, 2023

Well, they are big men, but whatever the motivation, we appreciate your answer.

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Mar 22, 2023

But like every piece of legislation, there is always more to be done.

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Mar 22, 2023

Thank you, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member Salud. I want to thank you and the committee for the success we had last year in this committee with the passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act.

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Mar 22, 2023

Dusty and I think it is only due to the Ocean Shipping Reform Act.

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Mar 16, 2023

I and other members of the Congressional Labor Caucus submitted a comment letter asking that the wavier be repealed in full so that taxpayer dollars spent on roadway infrastructure support American manufacturing.

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Mar 8, 2023

I really want to look at what the evidence is that has or has not happened.

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Mar 8, 2023

To the extent that far right accounts are being suspended, it's not because of their ideology, but because they are spreading conspiracy theories.

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Mar 8, 2023

The studies that were done by universities--

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Mar 8, 2023

Twitter's algorithms actually amplified conservative voices far more than liberal voices.

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