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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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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 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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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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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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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 13, 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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Jul 25, 2019

I wanted to add another piece to this. This is an observation that I think applies across this country and a lot of places today. Some of my constituents made a practice of going out through the parking lot at the packing plant and picking…

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Jul 25, 2019

I thank the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Yoho), and I would add that, one of the things that crosses my mind, as I talk and listen here this evening, is that the Social Security numbers, multiple uses of a single number--it might even be…

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Jul 25, 2019

I thank the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Yoho) for yielding to me, and I appreciate very much the work that is done by Dr. Ted Yoho here in this Congress. I would like to have the Members know, Madam Speaker, that Ted Yoho gets up every day…

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Jul 25, 2019

It is my privilege to have the opportunity to address you here on the floor of the United States House of Representatives and continue some of this dialogue. I am changing the subject a little bit here this evening, Madam Speaker. I wanted…

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Jul 25, 2019

In 1986, when the Amnesty Act was signed by Ronald Reagan, there was a requirement that each employer would have I-9 documents that would be filed. As soon as applicants came in, we took a copy of their information. We took the I-9…

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Jul 24, 2019

I would disagree with Mr. Griffin in that the stats are clear that we have a low, a 75-year low, of union petitions being filed in this country.

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Jul 24, 2019

There is no ability for the employee to opt out, to say that she or he does not want personal information to be shared.

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Jul 24, 2019

It is really remarkable to me, Mr. Keller, that this legislation ignores totally any type of sanction on the union.

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Jul 24, 2019

This bill will have a very negative impact on franchisees.

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Jul 24, 2019

I think members that support this bill will have a very difficult time explaining to their constituents why they authorized the release of personal cell phone numbers, personal home phone numbers, personal email addresses. Very bad idea.

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Jul 24, 2019

Let's at least hold that rogue union responsible, just like the rogue employer.

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Jul 24, 2019

Doesn't it seem remarkably inconsistent, even hypocritical, for Democrats to ensure the right to a secret ballot union representation election for Mexican workers, but undermine the same right for American workers;

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Jul 24, 2019

I could not find any. As I mentioned previously, all of the legislative proposals in this bill harm employees and employers, including only fines on employers.

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Jul 24, 2019

The only people that benefit from this proposal in H.R. 2474... are trial lawyers and some law professors.

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Jul 24, 2019

It is a very poor approach and it should be rejected.

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Jul 24, 2019

At a minimum, there should be 30 days before an intelligent thoughtful discussion, pros and cons.

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Jul 17, 2019

I thank the gentleman from Florida for taking the initiative to claim this time on the floor of the House of Representatives and bring up this topic. I point out, Mr. Speaker, to the people who are paying attention here at least, whether…

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Jul 11, 2019

I appreciate being recognized to address you here on the floor of the United States House of Representatives. I would first like to point out and to show here, to America, Jaci Hermstad. Jaci Hermstad is from Spencer, Iowa. Her identical…

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