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Dan Lipinski

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Dan Lipinski is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Illinois's 3rd congressional district from 2005 to 2021. He is known for his centrist positions and focus on issues such as transportation, healthcare, and education. Lipinski served on several committees during his tenure, including the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, where he played a role in shaping transportation policy. He was also involved in various bipartisan efforts, particularly in areas affecting his constituents in Illinois. In 2020, Lipinski faced a significant primary challenge from progressive candidate Marie Newman, which he ultimately lost, leading to his departure from Congress in January 2021.

Jul 14, 2014

Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 5031, the STEM Education Act. Like Mr. Collins who spoke earlier, I am also a mechanical engineer. I understand, as all of us do, the…

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Jul 14, 2014

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. The U.S. has a great tradition of using science diplomacy to strengthen our ties with allies and to open the door to building better relationships across the globe. That is why I…

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Jul 14, 2014

Mr. Speaker, today, I stand to ask my colleagues to join me in supporting H.R. 3085, a bill I introduced to rename Chicago's Mount Greenwood Post Office at 3349 West 111th Street in honor of Chicago Fire Captain Herbert ``Herbie'' Johnson…

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Jul 14, 2014

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 5056, the Research and Development Efficiency Act. I would like to thank my colleagues, Mr. Bucshon and Mr. Peters, for introducing this…

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Jun 17, 2014

We must invest more in R&D to ensure the safety of our rail passengers and operators.

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Jun 17, 2014

Rail transportation is hugely important for my district as well as the Nation.

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Jun 17, 2014

Thank you, Chairman Bucshon, for calling this hearing.

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Jun 17, 2014

I want this Committee to be actively involved in writing the Research Title in the next surface transportation reauthorization bill.

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Jun 11, 2014

If researchers are spending over 40 percent of their time on administrative tasks and not research, that is not productive.

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Jun 11, 2014

I was going to ask the Chairman not to refer to me as doctor because the real doctors are over there, people actually heal people.

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May 29, 2014

Madam Chair, 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 Texas will be postponed. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will read. The Clerk read…

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