Jul 19, 2011
Mr. Speaker, an American President once wrote a letter to the Senate majority leader, urging him to raise the debt ceiling. The President wrote: ``The full consequences of a default or even the serious prospect of default by the United…
Mike Quigley
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Mike Quigley is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 5th congressional district since 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, Quigley has focused on issues such as environmental protection, healthcare, and government transparency. He has been an advocate for policies aimed at addressing climate change and has worked on initiatives to improve public health and safety in his district. Quigley has also served on various committees, contributing to discussions on national security and budgetary matters.
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Jul 15, 2011
Mark Twain is credited with quipping: ``Denial ain't just a river in Egypt.'' If he were around today, he might add: It also passes for gun policy in the U.S. Congress. The ATF is under fast and furious fire right now, and rightly so…
Jul 13, 2011
We are trying to balance a known entity, the greatest economic downturn since the Depression caused by this lack of regulation.
Jul 13, 2011
Mr. Speaker, today the House will take up the so-called Clean Water Cooperative Federal Act, a bill that would more aptly be named the ``Dirty Water Act.'' Rarely does this body so blatantly attempt to deceive and misinform than in the…
Jul 13, 2011
I fear that this hearing is focused on issues which distract from the obvious task at hand.
Jul 12, 2011
Madam Speaker, as Secretary Geithner has observed, failure to raise the debt ceiling would have catastrophic economic consequences that would last for decades. This view was shared by former Treasury Secretary Paulson, who says that…
Jul 6, 2011
Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 515, the ``Belarus Democracy Reauthorization of 2011.'' In recent years the Belarusian government, lead by Alexander Lukashenko, has engaged in atrocious human rights violations against…
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, beginning on line 14, strike paragraph (2) and redesignate the subsequent paragraphs…
Jun 22, 2011
Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of my amendment to H.R. 2021, a bill that curtails the EPA's authority under the Clean Air Act to regulate pollution from offshore oil drilling and to limit the public's participation in decisions that…
Jun 22, 2011
Mr. Chairman, the numbers speak for themselves. What we're talking about with this legislation is really just two permits that folks were concerned about. The reality of the matter is the average is 5 months. Now, I understand what we're…
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. 7 Offered by Ms. Eshoo The Acting…
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