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Rick Allen

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Rick Allen is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 12th congressional district since January 6, 2015. A member of the Republican Party, he has focused on issues such as economic development, job creation, and veterans' affairs during his time in office. Allen has been active in promoting policies aimed at supporting small businesses and enhancing the local economy in Georgia.

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Jan 11, 2016

So we have just have to get the economy growing?

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Jan 11, 2016

You have to think about them differently.

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Jan 11, 2016

High school completion rate was 18 percent higher amongst children who, when they were very young, were able to participate in SNAP.

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Dec 8, 2015

I don't see that it is our farmers' fault that prices are so low.

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Nov 3, 2015

I believe that if we can help other countries develop their agriculture, then I believe that country will be a friend for life.

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Oct 20, 2015

The American people are really getting tired of, and our farmers are really getting tired of, is, we have to export 80 percent of our cotton in my district.

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Sep 28, 2015

We need to put people back to work in this country. And this is just another example of overreach by this administration to cause fear and uncertainty in the economy.

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Sep 28, 2015

This economy is growing some say at 2 percent. Folks, you know, that is not getting the job done out there.

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Sep 18, 2015

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. The appalling videos that have been released revealing Planned Parenthood's horrific activities should spur deep concern in every American. In a recent hearing with Secretary Burwell, I asked her…

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Sep 14, 2015

I think she would volunteer her time to do that, to be honest with you, because she is so adamant about what you eat is what you are.

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Sep 14, 2015

In the 12th District of Georgia, we just need better cell service.

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Aug 26, 2015

We have got to put people back to work. And I want to thank you for helping us do just that.

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Aug 26, 2015

It just gets more and more difficult to say is it worth it? It is worth it, folks.

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Aug 26, 2015

Small business creates over 70 percent of the jobs in this country.

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Aug 26, 2015

This is important business, and I want to thank my colleague, Congressman Carter.

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Aug 26, 2015

We are seeing a little light at the end of the tunnel now.

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Aug 24, 2015

Such a move will also lead to higher consumer costs, fewer small businesses, lost jobs, more litigation, and fewer opportunities for individuals to pursue the American Dream.

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Aug 24, 2015

A federal agency, known as the National Labor Relations Board, is trying to upend the franchise model by changing what it means to be an employer.

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Aug 24, 2015

I'm happy to be here and thankful for the opportunity to get out of Washington and hear directly from all of you about an issue that could have significant consequences for a lot of people in Alabama and across the country.

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Jul 27, 2015

In fact, most physicians I meet with say that nothing's changed. Emergency rooms: people show up still without health insurance.

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Jul 27, 2015

I would like some commitment from you here today on when your Department will conduct an investigation on this very, very serious matter.

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Jul 14, 2015

We have to get the word out that agriculture--of course, agriculture is our largest industry.

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Jul 8, 2015

Under H.R. 5, States are protected from being coerced into adopting Common Core by the Department of Education, and they have the right to opt out of any program under the law. Mr. Speaker, all of these are significant and needed steps to…

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Jun 15, 2015

We need to ensure that Native Americans are protected from NLRB interference.

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Jun 15, 2015

I think we all agree today that tribal sovereignty is a long-standing treaty between tribal nations and the United States.

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