As the clock ticks, the country gets closer to a time when it will run out of money. People probably couldn't understand all of the debate leading up to the implementation of ObamaCare just a few days ago, and some of the questions and…
John Mica
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John Mica is a former U.S. Representative who served Florida's 7th congressional district from 1993 to 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Mica was known for his work on transportation and infrastructure issues, playing a significant role in shaping policies related to these areas during his tenure. He was also involved in various legislative efforts aimed at improving the economy and supporting local businesses in Florida. Mica's long career in public service included a focus on constituent services and community engagement.
And my colleagues, why are we here? We are here because of a failure of leadership. The fact is the President of the United States has failed to negotiate. The fact is the Majority Leader of the Senate, the head of the Senate, has failed …
Are you ready in 2014? When are you going to announce to folks that in 2014 they have a $95 individual penalty or a $285 family penalty if they haven't complied with signing up?
It looks like some of these contracts--and this is on opensecret.com--which is to political folks.
Just a quick minute to reflect on the previous speaker. First of all, as a former chairman of Transportation, chair of the Aviation Subcommittee, if the FAA Administrator is not ensuring that safety positions, including inspectors that are…
We are here on a Friday. The government has partially been shut down for some 4 days now. Republicans have tried to be reasonable. Many of us did not like ObamaCare. Some folks, like myself--my family didn't have health care at certain…
But our leaders, in good faith, went to the White House. As a staffer, I used to get calls. I was a staffer for Senator Hawkins, and Ronald Reagan would ask me to help work with my boss and others to get things done. I voted on this floor…
And my colleagues, I am pleased to hear the gentleman from California from the other side of the aisle who just spoke and his willingness to work together. I think that's the kind of cooperation that the American people are looking for and…
And my colleagues, when you think you've seen it all, just stick around here for another day. Yesterday, one of the most appalling events I've seen in our Nation's Capital was the closing of the World War II Memorial, putting up barriers…





