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Sam Farr

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Sam Farr is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, serving California's 17th congressional district from 1993 to 2015. During his tenure, Farr was known for his advocacy on environmental issues, particularly in relation to coastal protection and sustainable agriculture. He played a significant role in promoting volunteerism and community service, as evidenced by his support for the National and Community Service Amendments Act of 2000.

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Jun 15, 2011

I'm just curious. I have a point of inquiry for Mr. Broun. Mr. Broun, do you lease a car?

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Jun 15, 2011

Reclaiming my time, Mr. Chairman, in finishing, I would just like to say, there is some inconsistency and insincerity here in stating what you did as a profession and then cutting these programs, because these go to the children that we…

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Jun 15, 2011

Well, I don't think we can operate government on a maybe, and I oppose this amendment.

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Jun 15, 2011

I reserve a point of order on this amendment. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentlewoman from North Carolina is recognized for 5 minutes in support of her amendment.

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Jun 15, 2011

Again, how many times do they have to keep attacking the WIC account, women, infant and children? America has long decided that we ought to be taking care of the most vulnerable people in America. There are women who are pregnant, low…

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Jun 15, 2011

I was going to introduce an amendment, but I just want to make a statement and I'll withhold the amendment. The statement I want to make is about what this underlying bill does to FDA. It cuts FDA, Federal Drug Administration, by 21…

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Jun 15, 2011

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Iowa will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Engel

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Jun 15, 2011

Thank you. I have concerns about where the money comes from as all these bills are offsetting, but I think that the purpose here should be funded. We have this whole initiative--and some of it has been attacked tonight-- about trying to…

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Jun 15, 2011

Pigford v. Glickman was a class action discrimination suit between the USDA and black farmers. The suit was filed by an estimated 2,000 black farmers who said that USDA discriminated against them in loan programs. A settlement agreement…

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Jun 15, 2011

I know it's late, but I rise in opposition to this, because, first of all, using telemedicine by FDA I don't think is, one, illegal, or ill-wise. Secondly, I think what the gentleman is going to talk about is a legal drug in the United…

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Jun 15, 2011

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Louisiana will be postponed. Amendment No. 28 Offered by Ms. Jackson Lee of Texas

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Jun 14, 2011

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 8 Offered by Mr. Broun of Georgia

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