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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 think this is a good amendment. I certainly support it and would ask Members to vote ``aye'' on the amendment.

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Jun 25, 2015

As the gentleman knows, the bill already provides $87 million for other land acquisition. Our intent was to needle a Federal land acquisition program that has strong support in the East--certainly, in New Hampshire--and lukewarm support in…

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Jun 25, 2015

I appreciate what the gentleman is attempting to do, again, on the offset. Right now, the BLM is involved in this issue of the sage-grouse in the West. We, in effect, gave both the BLM and the Fish and Wildlife Service additional resources…

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Jun 25, 2015

As the gentleman knows, I am a westerner. As was pointed out by Mr. Poe, a significant amount of the West is in BLM control. In dealing with the BLM over the years, they have a lot of land mass that they deal with, and they also work with…

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Jun 25, 2015

I don't necessarily oppose where the gentleman wants to go; I just oppose the offset right now because, under the budget scenario that we are operating under, we obviously have cut back a lot of these agencies somewhat. I am sympathetic to…

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Jun 25, 2015

I make a point of order that the amendment proposes a net increase in budget authority in the bill. The amendment is not in order under section 3(d)(3) of House Resolution 5, 114th Congress, which states: ``It shall not be in order to…

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Jun 25, 2015

It is my pleasures to yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Rouzer).

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Jun 25, 2015

I am certainly happy to continue to work with the gentlewoman from Minnesota and to address her concerns as this process continues.

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Jun 25, 2015

It is my pleasure to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from West Virginia (Mr. Jenkins), our new hard-working member.

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Jun 25, 2015

It is my pleasure to yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Rogers), the full committee chairman.

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Jun 25, 2015

I know there is no doubt that Indian Country, especially Indian education, is a nonpartisan priority of this entire subcommittee. We are committed to building upon the bipartisan work of former subcommittee chairmen Mike Simpson, Jim…

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Jun 25, 2015

I would urge a ``no'' vote on this amendment. I don't agree to the offset. The fact that we have an Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund, that should be accessed. I will be happy to work with the gentlewoman to work with the authorizers where we…

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