Jul 14, 2011
In recent years, there has been a large expansion known as gathering pipelines.
Bobby Rush
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Bobby Rush is a former U.S. Representative from Illinois, serving from January 5, 1993, to January 3, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Rush was known for his advocacy on issues related to children's safety and consumer protection. He worked closely with colleagues to strengthen agencies responsible for safeguarding children and emphasized the need for legislative changes to ensure the safety of products available to families. Rush's tenure in Congress was marked by his commitment to social justice and community empowerment, reflecting his deep roots in the civil rights movement.
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Jul 14, 2011
I just want to--Congresswoman Speier, I want to just identify with your comments.
Jul 13, 2011
I certainly want to thank you and all the other very important people who have put together this hearing.
Jun 22, 2011
I want to thank the ranking member from the full committee, my friend from California (Mr. Waxman), for yielding this time. Madam Chair, I'm not opposed to drilling in Alaska and I'm not opposed to streamlining the permitting process in a…
Jun 22, 2011
Madam Chair, I want to, first of all, say that this bill will not create jobs. This bill is not meant to create jobs. If the drilling is to create jobs, those jobs would be created regardless of whether this bill passes or not. This bill's…
Jun 22, 2011
In 2009 the Energy Information Administration looked at the difference between allowing full offshore drilling and restricting offshore drilling. The EIA found that there would be no impact on gasoline prices from full drilling in 2020…
Jun 22, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 4, line 13, insert before the semicolon ``, except that the Administrator may provide…
Jun 22, 2011
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, the amendment I am offering today would strengthen this bill by ensuring that we maintain an opportunity for State and community input even as we seek to streamline the permitting…
Jun 22, 2011
Mr. Chairman, may I inquire as to how much time I have remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Illinois has 1 minute remaining.
Jun 22, 2011
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Let us not be bamboozled by this argument that my friend on the other side is trying to perpetuate on the American people. There is one problem with this bill--well, there are actually two problems with this bill…
Jun 22, 2011
Mr. Chairman, 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 Illinois will be postponed. Amendment No. 6 Offered by Mr. Quigley The Acting…
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