Feb 2, 2012
I thank my colleague for his helpful explanation. There is one more issue I would like to discuss. Section 211 of your amendment includes a definition of ``material information.'' I want to be absolutely clear that this definition is…
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Mike Levin is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 49th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Levin has focused on issues such as climate change, healthcare, and reproductive rights during his time in office. He has been an advocate for policies that promote access to in vitro fertilization and has emphasized the importance of bipartisan cooperation in Congress.
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Feb 2, 2012
Suppose a local official has not disclosed, as required by a local ordinance, that he owns a home in a targeted improvement district in his county. Then this official votes to install street lights in his town, which lowers crime, improves…
Feb 2, 2012
Why isn't there a magnitude requirement for the financial interest underlying undisclosed self-dealing? If one just reads this section, it appears as though even a trivial, attenuated financial benefit could lead to a violation.
Feb 2, 2012
Does this amendment create the potential for arbitrary or politically motivated prosecutions of local officials?
Feb 2, 2012
Why is it necessary to make it a Federal crime for a local official to engage in undisclosed self-dealing?
Feb 2, 2012
I thank my colleague. Turning to section 211 of your amendment, the ``Prohibition on Undisclosed Self-Dealing By Public Officials,'' what is purpose of codifying this prohibition?
Feb 2, 2012
Section 205 also refers to an official's ``place of trust and profit.'' What is a ``place of trust and profit''?
Feb 2, 2012
Under section 205, an ``official act'' can refer to any matter which may ``at any time be pending.'' What prevents this definition from being overbroad and covering matters that a former public official, for example, never anticipated…
Feb 2, 2012
My first question refers to section 205 of your amendment, covering bribery and graft. What is the purpose of including the phrase ``former public official''? How is it possible to bribe a former public official?
Feb 2, 2012
Senator Leahy and Senator Cornyn have introduced a rather substantial amendment to the STOCK Act that would strengthen the tools that prosecutors and investigators use to detect and prosecute corruption by public officials. I would like to…
Jan 25, 2012
As we wrap up, I look about and think of this institution. It sometimes can be quite impersonal. I think for all of us today, this is a very personal moment, and I think all of us join in saluting Gabby and Mark. I yield back the balance…
Jan 25, 2012
It is now my privilege to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Reyes), a gentleman who has been very much involved in issues relating to this bill.
Jan 18, 2012
Let me reserve so I don't have to do this each time until, Mr. Reed, you finish, and then I'll close and then you'll close.
Jan 18, 2012
It is now my privilege to yield 5 minutes to our distinguished whip, Mr. Hoyer from the great State of Maryland.
Jan 18, 2012
It is now my privilege to yield 3 minutes to another distinguished member of our committee, the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Neal).
Jan 18, 2012
It is my privilege to yield 3 minutes to another distinguished member of our committee, the gentleman from the State of New Jersey (Mr. Pascrell).
Jan 18, 2012
It's now my privilege to yield 3 minutes to the very distinguished senior member of our committee, Mr. Charles Rangel of New York. (Mr. RANGEL asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)
Jan 18, 2012
It's now my pleasure to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Wasserman Schultz).
Dec 20, 2011
I now yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the very distinguished colleague from Florida (Ms. Wasserman Schultz).
Dec 20, 2011
I thank the gentleman. I now yield 2 minutes to another distinguished member of our committee, the gentleman from the great State of New Jersey (Mr. Pascrell).
Dec 20, 2011
It is now my privilege to yield 2 minutes to another member of our committee, the distinguished gentleman from California, Xavier Becerra.
Dec 15, 2011
Again, I want to thank all of my colleagues who participated in this debate. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Klobuchar.) The question is on agreeing to the conference report.
Dec 13, 2011
It is my privilege to yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from New York, Charles Rangel. (Mr. RANGEL asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)
Dec 13, 2011
It is my privilege to yield 1 minute to the very distinguished gentlelady from California, Lynn Woolsey.
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