May 11, 2011
Mr. Chair, on rollcall No. 312, had I been present, I would have voted ``aye.'' Amendment No. 3 Offered by Mr. Markey The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman…
Mazie Hirono
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Mazie Keiko Hirono is an American attorney and politician serving as the junior United States senator from Hawaii since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 4, 2007, to January 3, 2013. Hirono is known for her advocacy on issues such as education, healthcare, and civil rights, often emphasizing the importance of public education and human rights in her public statements.
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May 11, 2011
Yes, indeed, the taxpayers are waiting for relief at the pump, but this bill is not it. I rise in opposition to this rule and to H.R. 1231. {time} 1300 Once again the House will vote on Republican legislation that takes a ``let's put all…
May 4, 2011
I thank the gentlewoman from New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today in opposition to the rule and in opposition to H.R. 3, a bill that threatens women's health and access to care. Over the past 2 weeks, as I traveled in my district, the…
Apr 15, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the people's budget. I heard mention that our country was based on the goal of equal opportunity. Yes. But what about ``and justice for all''? That is in our Pledge of Allegiance. We pledge that on the…
Apr 14, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 1473, the FY2011 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act. American families in each and every one of our congressional districts are relying on Congress and the White…
Apr 12, 2011
It is not a foreign aid program and people make that mistake, that somehow the East-West Center is an arm of our foreign aid.
Apr 12, 2011
I am here to ask for your support of the East-West Center, which, although located in Hawaii, has international programs and, in fact, they have programs in most of the Members' States.
Apr 6, 2011
In my book, clean air and the health of the American people trump profits for polluters every time. I urge my colleagues to vote against this rule and against this bill.
Apr 6, 2011
Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Colorado for yielding me this time. I rise in opposition to this rule and to the underlying legislation, H.R. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act. In spite of the title of this bill, it has…
Apr 5, 2011
Mr. Speaker, today we are beginning to get some of Budget Chairman Ryan's proposals for so-called ``fixing'' our economy. He doesn't propose eliminating tax breaks for the hugely profitable oil and gas industries. He doesn't consider…
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