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Steve King

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Steve King is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Iowa's 4th congressional district from 2003 to 2021. Known for his conservative views, King was a prominent figure in the House, often advocating for strict immigration policies and fiscal conservatism. He served on several committees during his tenure, including the Judiciary Committee and the Agriculture Committee, where he focused on issues important to his rural constituents. King's tenure was marked by controversy over his remarks on race and immigration, which drew criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.

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Dec 12, 2023

Once a bargaining unit is certified by the National Labor Relations Board, that unit stays in place at that place of business for the life of that business essentially.

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Dec 12, 2023

94 percent of the workers in this country that are working under a union contract today, never had the opportunity to vote whether they wanted that union to represent them.

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May 15, 2022

You cannot rebuild your civilization with somebody else`s babies. You have got to keep your birth rate up, and that you need to teach your children your values. And, in doing so, then you can grow your population and you can strengthen…

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Apr 26, 2022

Innovation and supply chain is going to be critical going forward...

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Apr 26, 2022

I am very concerned with the Biden Administration's regulatory agenda from bowing down to unions...

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Apr 26, 2022

The combination of supply, consumer demand, pandemic disruptions and geopolitical unrest is reason enough for the inflation.

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Jun 29, 2021

White nationalist, white supremacist, western civilization, how did that language become offensive?

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Jun 29, 2021

We can`t restore our civilization with somebody else`s babies.

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Jan 29, 2021

This old white people business does get a little tired, Charlie. I mean, I’d ask you to go back through history and figure out where are these contributions that have been made by these other categories of people that you’re talking about.

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Dec 4, 2020

I was unable to vote on December 3, and 4, 2020, due to not being in town. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: ``no'' on rollcall No. 230; ``no'' on rollcall No. 231; ``no'' on rollcall No. 232; ``no'' on rollcall No. 233…

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Aug 25, 2020

I regret that we have partisanship that's gone beyond our water's edge. It is a fact and fixture of this country's national makeup today.

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Jul 20, 2020

I was unable to vote on July 20, 2020, because I was not in D.C. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: ``No'' on rollcall No. 139; ``No'' on rollcall No. 140; ``No'' on rollcall No. 141; ``No'' on rollcall No. 142; and ``No''…

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Jan 30, 2020

I was unable to vote on January 30, 2020, because of the need to travel back to Iowa. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: ``no'' on rollcall No. 33; ``no'' on rollcall No. 34. Personal Explanation

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Jan 29, 2020

May I inquire as to how much time remains. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Iowa has 2\1/4\ minutes remaining. The gentleman from Florida has 3 minutes remaining.

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Jan 29, 2020

I have an amendment at the desk made in order by the rule. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 135, beginning on line 3, strike ``date on which the major disaster or…

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Jan 15, 2020

I will conclude my remarks, and I yield back the balance of my time. ____________________

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Sep 19, 2019

It recognizes this: That there are between...340,000 and 750,000 babies born in this country when both parents are unlawfully present in America.

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Sep 19, 2019

I want to see a national legislation so that there is a standard policy for all America just like there is for marriage.

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Sep 19, 2019

At the heart of these heartbeat bills is the idea that once a heartbeat can be detected, the baby is protected.

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Sep 9, 2019

Easier access to medical disability evaluations will lead to veterans obtaining the benefits they're owed in a more efficient manner.

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Sep 9, 2019

We must do more, and we must provide better services, care and support that our nation's veterans need and deserve.

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Sep 9, 2019

This critical legislation aims to ensure that our nation's veterans with service-connected disabilities are not simply afforded a wheelchair, but are equipped with the very best wheelchair.

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Aug 14, 2019

I believe all life is sacred regardless of the circumstances of conception. Liz Cheney finds that appalling and bizarre. My position was endorsed by a bipartisan 174 members. Liz, you helped kill the heartbeat bill when we had the votes to…

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Aug 14, 2019

What if we went back through all the family trees and just pulled those people out that were products of rape and incest? Would there be any population of the world left if we did that?

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