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Vern Buchanan is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 16th congressional district since 2007. A member of the Republican Party, he has focused on issues such as tax reform, healthcare, and economic development throughout his tenure in Congress. Buchanan has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at supporting small businesses and improving the economy in Florida. He has also served on several committees, including the House Ways and Means Committee, which plays a significant role in shaping tax policy.
This is an historic opportunity. For the first time in 16 years, the House will vote on a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution. Just this week our national debt surpassed $15 trillion. For too long Republicans and Democrats have…
We just have not done a very good job, in general, of getting this thing where it gets some sense of fairness.
There is just a general feeling, that sense of free trade, but it is not fair.
If we were able to equalize that a little bit just on the intellectual properties, we are talking about 2 million more jobs in America.
The President's plans to raise taxes on small business across America will hurt the economy and kill jobs. Small business creates 70 percent of the jobs in America. Unemployment is 9 percent in the country and even higher in my State of…
There are 14 million Americans out of work. We have a record 30 straight months of unemployment at 8 percent or above--the longest stretch since the Great Depression. That's simply unacceptable. The President and the Congress must work…
We need to cut spending today and reduce the deficit and avoid the dangerous prospects of putting America for the first time in default. The bill before us today will accomplish that without raising taxes on the American people. With…
America stands on the brink of our Nation's first default in history. Our economy is struggling. The Federal Government borrows $188 million every hour of every day. For too long, both parties have turned a blind eye to our government's…
Our economy has seen better days. Our national unemployment rate is over 9 percent, and America is borrowing $188 million every hour. We need to get serious about cutting spending and growing this economy. We can start by enacting free…
On rollcall No. 496 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' Amendment Offered by Mr. Connolly of Virginia The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on amendment No. 2…
International competitiveness is critical to revitalizing America's economy. That is why it is so imperative that we move forward three free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea. Passage of these FTAs will not only…
In my district, I have 170,000 seniors, and we are in Florida, so, obviously, it is a big issue now all over the country.
I have been here a little over 4 years, and we have had a doc fix once or twice a year.
I don't know how anybody runs a business or any business, especially a lot of these medical practices, and have to look at a 15 or 30 percent cut every year.
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 Florida will be postponed. Amendment No. 47 Offered by Mrs. Maloney The Acting CHAIR. It is…
I have an amendment at the desk made in order by the rule. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 461, after line 24, insert the following: SEC. 1043. TRIAL OF FOREIGN…
Again, I would just remind the gentleman that the Obama administration did make the change in New York in terms of Mohammed, and I just think it's the right amendment in terms of moving forward, and I urge my colleagues to support the…
My amendment requires foreign terrorists to be prosecuted and tried in military tribunals. The current policy, you have the ability to choose between a civilian court and a military tribunal. What my amendment does is it is easier to…
In my home State of Florida, seven people die a day, each day, of prescription drug abuse. We had three teenagers a couple of weeks ago die in 1 week. A gentleman, a friend of mine, buried his daughter on a Saturday. I talked to him on…
I think it is really a shame that we are not finding a way to, you know, put this thing together.
Our debt is at $14 trillion, and you don't have to project far down the road we are going to be at $20 trillion.
We need those good-paying jobs. We need to get this deal wrapped up with Panama. We needed it yesterday.
Where is the good faith negotiation? It is just--it just seems like a complete lack of good faith.
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