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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.
Current tax policies in this country hinder and punish U.S. companies that conduct business overseas. We would like them to do well and get into other markets, but if they want to bring that money back into this country, they are taxed at…
I hope some of our colleagues on the other side of the aisle will look back on some of their own statements from 3 years ago and 4 years ago when they were saying judges deserve up-or-down votes, and at those contemporaneous times, from…
I commend Senator Nelson as one of the four or five Democrats who, on Miguel Estrada's nomination, thoroughly examined his qualifications and decided that he should be accorded a vote. But we now have a supermajority requirement for…
It is worse than that. I was not aware of that, I say to the Senator from Texas. That is more than just petty partisan politics. That is disgusting. This will lead to a continual downward spiral of our constitutional responsibilities. You…
If I may question the Senator, using the criteria which he set forth insofar as the two judges being opposed and which we are now debating. My colleague said that the reason or a rationale for him to vote against them is because the two…
When my colleague from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania talks about what makes this different for the Democrats, the difference is really about 3 years and a different President. I have looked at previous statements made by Senators on…
In view of our friend from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and his articulate, passionate statement, Senator Santorum, out of the thousands and thousands of nominations, how many have been filibustered? Zero, is that not correct?
The Allen-Leahy amendment provides $5 million under the ``International Narcotics and Law Enforcement'' account to improve enforcement of intellectual property laws to combat piracy in developing countries. This is a very important issue…
I ask my fellow Senators to vote for R. Hewitt Pate to be Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice. I rise today to share with my colleagues my views, familiarity and admiration for…
Mr. Chairman, first of all, it has been my understanding that when we look at the total cost of nuclear power, including dealing with the radioactive waste, we are not talking about a cheap source of power. We are talking about the most…
Could the Senator share with us what the historical practices are as far as the deliberative memoranda are concerned? Have they ever been asked for in confirmation hearings? We are talking about this double standard. They are asking for…
Does the Senator from Utah recognize the people of America believe there are many important issues facing this country--terrorism, war possibly in Iraq, moving forward with creating more jobs and improving health care, education--and by…
Does the Senator believe justice is being delayed and, thus, denied on the DC Court of Appeals due to a third of this court being vacant?
I ask the Senator from Utah if it is true that right now there is nothing to prevent us from taking a stand and voting up or down on Miguel Estrada other than the obstructionist delays being perpetuated by the other side.
I want to make it clear, the Senator states that the pilots union, all labor, all management, are in agreement with this amendment to try to help save this airline and help save those jobs and the service to the communities that are served…
The committee, particularly Senators Wyden and Edwards, working with NIST and industry, have reached agreement on this provision. We recognize that there is no ``one-size-fits-all'' configuration for any hardware or software systems. We…
Is there anything in this resolution that would prevent the President from committing 500,000 troops to a war in Iraq without further congressional action?
Mr. Speaker, the separate substitute reflects four fundamental principles: First, our mission should be clear: disarming Iraq of all weapons of mass destruction; Second, it includes a sense of Congress supporting tough new, rigorous U.N…
I have done the same thing with a vacation property I have in Maine, which is convert to solar power. It is absolutely wonderful. We all need to take whatever steps we can. The gentleman from Oregon referred to the hybrid cars that exist…
I think the idea of doing away with stock options, or making them less desirable, is a substantial detrimental impact on not only companies but many, particularly those companies in the high-tech sector and small startups.
I say to my good friend from Iowa, Senator Harkin, this is referred to as the Harkin-Allen amendment. I thank you for your great leadership. All of us have a lot of busy times around here, but we are teamed together for the victims who…
Basically, it works the way other companies hold down the cost to their citizens. It is really simple. It would allow pharmacies to buy drugs for Medicare beneficiaries at what is called the average foreign price. That is defined in the…
All of those different approaches are good. And there are competitive grants. I am going to work with the Senator. We did have that $70 million for that nutrient reduction pilot program. While all that is good--and I am going to work hard…
I thank the Senator. In view of this, we ought to trust the people in the States. The Governors can determine whether this is adversely affecting their consumers and the ability of their citizens to get good jobs. The definition of…
In Virginia, they amended the laws, and nonviolent felons can go to the circuit court for petitioning to have their rights restored.
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