David Loebsack

Another significant issue is, of course, the lack of transparency that we have regarding the Small Refinery Waiver Program.

Clearly, there still are many challenges to ensure that all Americans are able to access and use the internet because in today's economy, if you don't have reliable internet access you're probably going to be shut out of the digital…

We have got to have good data. Otherwise, this could be a waste of taxpayer dollars.

What kinds of harms get us to the table to say why we should even try to talk about changing Section 230.

First, we must ask if content moderators are doing enough. And, second, we must ask whether congressional action is required to fix these challenges.

In many rural areas, the business case to build out broadband is very difficult, if not impossible.

This EPA I believe has been egregiously undermining the biofuels industry and hurting farmers across the country.

When you and your predecessor waive over 2.6 billion gallons of biofuels and counting, you are harming the biofuels industry.

If these actions continue, they will do reparable harm to the economy in my State and other States especially in corn and soybean country.

Our responsibility is to make sure that Americans have reliable service everywhere and we do need to make sure that that access isn't being unfairly blocked or slowed down or degraded.

Net neutrality, obviously, is a very important issue with this committee--I think for the country, and I am really glad that we are taking action today or at least beginning that process.

As a representative of a rural district, I think net neutrality comes down to being pretty similar to many of the challenges that face rural Americans.

Broadband access is critical for rural communities.

``. . . nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without…

I want to thank the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Smith). We came into Congress at the same time, and it is great we can work on this bill together. It is a commonsense bill. Again, in Iowa, we have over 80 critical access hospitals. The…

I thank the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Collins) for inviting me to join him in leading this Special Order. I have been in this job long enough to know there are people you don't want to follow when you speak, and Doug Collins is one of…

We have gotten bipartisan support to do something about the USF and to reform it so that we really can bring that service to folks in theses rural areas.

It doesn't serve any of us. It certainly doesn't serve any of us in the end, because those folks are the ones who are serving us, and if they are suppressed--if their voices cannot be heard--that stifles competition. It goes back to the…

I just want to say one thing. Pharmacists are among the most respected folks in all of America, and there is a reason for that. Now, Mr. Carter, I realize you went from being a pharmacist to being a Congressman.

It appears that I have no further speakers, so I yield back the balance of my time.

Low-income Americans deserve affordable Internet access whether they live in a city or on a farm.

Access to broadband is no longer an indulgence for the rich-it is an indispensable part of all of our lives.

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. Amendment No. 41 Offered by Mr. Polis The Acting CHAIR. It is now in…

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