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Danny Davis

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Danny K. Davis is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 7th congressional district since 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as consumer protection and social justice throughout his tenure. Davis has been an advocate for legislation aimed at addressing telemarketing fraud and ensuring honesty in sweepstakes, highlighting his commitment to protecting consumers.

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Jul 16, 2013

I just find that to be incredible work.

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Jul 16, 2013

I want to thank all of the witnesses for coming.

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Jul 9, 2013

GAO is not saying that savings won't be achieved under the Affordable Care Act.

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Jul 9, 2013

Bottom line, I mean, we are certain, in a real sense, that the Affordable Care Act has provided for savings...

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Jul 9, 2013

Just as we cannot be sure of how much savings there would be, we don't have any reason to suggest that there will be no savings.

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Jul 9, 2013

If I am correct, it already has achieved significant savings.

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Jun 26, 2013

I think you know it is a very difficult situation, that you are going to have a tough job restoring trust in the agency by the American people.

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Jun 26, 2013

I have been tremendously impressed with the report that you have issued, and there are some things that jump out at me.

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Jun 26, 2013

I know that much of our conversation has been about transgressions and activity that was outside the realm of what one would expect.

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Jun 25, 2013

Didn't see much benefit from this particular business transaction.

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Jun 25, 2013

I think we've learned a great deal, or we've had, for some of us, reinforcement of thinking and thoughts.

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Jun 17, 2013

The benefits that I have seen people receive generally were not enough to be the kind of reward that might say to a person, I don't really need to go out and seek work as assiduously as someone thinks because I am receiving a benefit that…

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Jun 4, 2013

Trying to strike the appropriate balance between protection of our environment and the health of the American people...

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Jun 3, 2013

This shows that we are only scratching the surface, Mr. Chairman.

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Jun 3, 2013

Why were pro-life groups and groups in support of traditional marriage targeted but not pro-abortion and marriage equality groups treated similarly?

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Jun 3, 2013

I am continually encouraged--everyone I speak to--to let the facts lead us to wherever they may.

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Jun 3, 2013

We want to know the answer to that question.

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Jun 3, 2013

Thank you for your testimony today.

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Jun 3, 2013

Why is it that every Tea Party group that applied for 501(c)(4) status was targeted?

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Jun 3, 2013

I agree with his findings, agree that whether it is one of these organizations, any of the 298 applications that Mr.

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May 16, 2013

I think that we should be able to agree on that whole notion of disclosure.

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May 16, 2013

Everybody that I have heard make a statement or comment, every reviewing body that has had an opinion, have suggested that obviously there was some behavior on the part of senior level IRS staff that was unwarranted, unacceptable…

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May 16, 2013

Now, taxpayers should not be intimidated by the IRS.

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May 16, 2013

The American people should not be afraid of the IRS.

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May 16, 2013

We all know that's outrageous and not acceptable.

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