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Daniel Webster

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Daniel Alan Webster is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 11th congressional district since January 3, 2013. A member of the Republican Party, he has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and fiscal responsibility during his time in office. Webster previously served in the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate, where he gained experience in state-level legislation before moving to Congress. He is known for his commitment to conservative principles and has been active in various congressional committees.

Feb 15, 2012

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. In hearing what I heard in the Rules Committee last night and here on the floor this morning, it reminds me that people who have been here a long time love cookie cutters, and so…

Congressional Record · 2012-02-15
Feb 15, 2012

Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of this rule and the efforts made to address our aging national infrastructure and chronic unemployment. House Resolution 547 provides for a structured rule for consideration of H.R. 3408, the…

Congressional Record · 2012-02-15
Feb 15, 2012

Madam Speaker, for the purposes of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. McGovern), pending which I yield myself such time as I may consume. During consideration of this resolution, all time…

Congressional Record · 2012-02-15
Feb 15, 2012

Madam Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 547 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 547 Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this…

Congressional Record · 2012-02-15
Feb 15, 2012

I'm not talking about future amendments; I'm talking about the ones already filed. There are many, many amendments. In reviewing those, there's a process, and we're going to do that. Mr. McGOVERN. Well, I appreciate that. Let me ask the…

Congressional Record · 2012-02-15
Feb 15, 2012

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Andrews). (Mr. ANDREWS asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

Congressional Record · 2012-02-15
Feb 15, 2012

Well, I thank the gentleman for yielding. And the answer to that question is that this--different from the last Congress--this Congress allows amendments to bills, lots of them. There have been a huge amount of amendments filed to this…

Congressional Record · 2012-02-15
Feb 15, 2012

Madam Speaker, I would only remind the Members that there is nothing that leaves this Chamber without an up-or-down vote. I reserve the balance of my time. {time} 1330 Mr. McGOVERN. I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr…

Congressional Record · 2012-02-15
Feb 15, 2012

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I would tell you this, I'm only here as the manager of this rule. No other position do I espouse or claim. However, I can tell you over my dead body the Rules Committee will not go forward unless we have…

Congressional Record · 2012-02-15
Feb 15, 2012

I yield the gentleman an additional 30 seconds. Mr. LaTOURETTE. It's fraught with difficulty because, out of these 240 amendments that are out there to H.R. 7, I may have a different view on your rule today unless there is some assurance…

Congressional Record · 2012-02-15

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