Jun 4, 2013
I stand today also concerned about the policy on Guantanamo Bay detention facility. And as I listened to my colleague and as I consider the speech from the President last week, it is very, very clear that there needs to be additional…
Sanford Bishop
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Sanford Dixon Bishop is an American politician serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Georgia's 2nd congressional district since 2003. A member of the Democratic Party, Bishop has focused on issues such as economic development, education, and healthcare throughout his tenure in Congress. He has been an advocate for rural communities and has worked to secure funding for various local projects in his district.
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Jun 4, 2013
I would agree with the gentleman from Florida. The Army does have sufficient funds in bid savings and in unobligated balances from prior military construction appropriations to undertake a $3.6 million project. I would be happy to work…
Jun 4, 2013
I'd like to join my distinguished chair in opposition to this amendment. I certainly appreciate and understand the gentleman from Georgia's commitment to reducing the deficit. The deficit is something that is undermining the economic…
Jun 4, 2013
The gentleman's amendment would require that no less than $35 million goes towards traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder research from the Medical and Prosthetic Research account. I want to bring to the attention of this…
Jun 4, 2013
The gentleman from Oregon, again, raises a very important issue that the subcommittee will look into, and we will do our best to address in some way as we move forward through this process.
Jun 4, 2013
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 Iowa will be postponed. {time} 1850 Announcement by the Acting Chair The Acting CHAIR…
Jun 4, 2013
May I inquire how much time remains on our side? The CHAIR. The gentleman from Georgia has 12\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Texas has 6 minutes remaining.
Jun 4, 2013
Again, I certainly understand and commend the gentleman for his commitment and his passionate support for reduction of the debt and the deficit, and I think that we on this side of the aisle join him in that quest. However, again, I submit…
Jun 4, 2013
I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Farr), the ranking member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture and a valuable member of the Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs.
Jun 4, 2013
The gentleman from Oregon raises a really important issue that the subcommittee will look into and will work to address in some way as we move through this process.
Jun 4, 2013
At this time I'm delighted to yield 2 minutes to the gentlelady from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee).
Jun 4, 2013
At this time, I yield 3 minutes to the ranking member of the Appropriations Committee, who, along with the entire leadership and Members on this side of the aisle, is committed to this bipartisan work product in support of our military…
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