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Jared Polis

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Jared Schutz Polis is an American politician and businessman currently serving as the 43rd governor of Colorado, a position he has held since January 8, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Polis previously represented Colorado's 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009 to 2019. As governor, he has focused on various issues including education reform, healthcare access, and environmental sustainability, emphasizing the importance of bipartisan cooperation in addressing the challenges facing the state and the nation.

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Feb 26, 2014

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 231, noes 185, not voting 14, as follows: [Roll No. 66] AYES--231…

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Feb 26, 2014

I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, in closing, these underlying bills are destined, if they pass this Chamber, like so many bills, for the Senate's bill graveyard. Why? Because they are counterproductive. They are not what…

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Feb 26, 2014

Before further yielding, I want to address some of the comments, and I yield myself such time as I may consume. Again, this bill creates a backdoor increase in the Federal bureaucracy. When you are talking about increasing reporting…

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Feb 26, 2014

As my colleague from Georgia said, this rule does not contain immigration reform and minimum wage, but I think it is important for the American people to know what it could contain, what it should contain with this Chamber under Republican…

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Feb 25, 2014

I claim the time in opposition. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the gentleman from Virginia in favor of the motion?

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Feb 25, 2014

And I rise in opposition to the Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act. I support the sentiment behind this bill, and I support the version that was reported out of the Judiciary Committee. However, unfortunately, an…

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Feb 25, 2014

In listening to the gentleman from California (Mr. Issa), there was a discussion of to what degree does this language interfere with potential and existing business models, and I agree with them. There are many workarounds. I think the…

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Feb 25, 2014

I would like to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Scott) for purposes of a colloquy.

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Feb 25, 2014

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Again, there seems to be some strong, bipartisan consensus here that there remains more work to be done. As Representative Chaffetz said, we do need a long-term solution. We need to ensure that…

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Feb 25, 2014

I don't believe there is a rule for this bill. Is there a rule for this bill? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair is referring to a standing rule of the House.

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Feb 25, 2014

I would like to inquire, Mr. Speaker, as to how much time remains on both sides? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Colorado has 7\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Virginia has 8 minutes remaining.

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Feb 25, 2014

I am prepared to close, and I yield myself the balance of my time. I am heartened by the discussion on both sides of the aisle with regard to the path forward. I wish we could be at a better place today. I think we had a bill that was…

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