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Ken Calvert

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Ken Calvert is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 42nd congressional district since 1993. Throughout his tenure, he has been involved in various legislative efforts, focusing on issues related to defense, energy, and the environment. Calvert has played a significant role in shaping policies that impact his constituents and the broader national landscape. He has also been active in advocating for military and defense initiatives, reflecting his commitment to national security.

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Jun 25, 2015

I would be happy to support this amendment. I appreciate the gentleman's bringing it up, and I encourage everyone to adopt it.

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Jun 25, 2015

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. Pursuant to House Resolution 333, the gentleman from California and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes…

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Jun 25, 2015

I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. Pursuant to House Resolution 333, the gentleman from Michigan and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes…

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Jun 25, 2015

I certainly agree with you. We need to improve the condition of our national forests. My home of California, as you know, is going through an exceptional drought. Colorado is just not sending enough water down the Colorado River, so you…

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Jun 25, 2015

As in the case with many of the amendments today before us, I cannot support the offset. Let me say this: EPA may be reimbursed for oil spill response activities from the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund. Now, personally, I think EPA should…

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Jun 25, 2015

I yield to the gentlewoman from Minnesota. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for the generosity of yielding to me. I also support the Sewell amendment to increase funding for the President's civil rights initiative. I…

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Jun 25, 2015

I claim time in opposition, but I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

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Jun 25, 2015

Yes, too many, that is the problem. I would be happy to support this amendment. I would urge an ``aye'' vote when it comes up.

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Jun 25, 2015

How much time do I have remaining? The CHAIR. The gentleman from California has 8 minutes remaining.

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Jun 25, 2015

I reserve the balance of my time to close. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I do not have an update on the Member that I am waiting for. I yield back the balance of my time.

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Jun 25, 2015

I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Nevada (Ms. Titus), a valued Member of this body.

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Jun 25, 2015

I yield myself an additional 30 seconds. I would note that, in testimony before the Senate, National Park Service Associate Director Stephen Whitesell testified that the Savannah bar pilots have operated ``with virtually no adverse impact…

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