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Raja Krishnamoorthi

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Raja Krishnamoorthi is an American politician and attorney serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 8th congressional district since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as economic development, education, and healthcare during his time in office. Krishnamoorthi has been an advocate for transparency in government and has emphasized the importance of serving the public interest over personal gain.

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Mar 20, 2017

Mr. Speaker, the GOP's American Health Care Act would turn back the clock on health care for the American people while driving States toward bankruptcy and devastating our economy. Under the Affordable Care Act, 1 million people in…

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Mar 16, 2017

Mr. Speaker, over the last few months, we have seen a surge of hate-driven violence, vandalism, and threats against numerous communities. As a member of the Oversight Committee, I am calling for hearings to determine the root cause of this…

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Mar 9, 2017

Mr. Speaker, the Republican healthcare plan would not only fail to improve upon the Affordable Care Act, it would undo the benefits millions of Americans depend on and devastate our economy in the process. This plan would strip millions of…

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Feb 28, 2017

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. Announcement by the Acting Chair The Acting CHAIR…

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Feb 28, 2017

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 Mr. Krishnamoorthi The…

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Feb 28, 2017

Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Krishnamoorthi). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the noes…

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Feb 28, 2017

Mr. Chairman, as a small-business man, I can tell you that small businesses rely on the predictability of regulatory rules and the regulatory regime. This commission is creating unpredictability in the system. Therefore, it is going to…

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Feb 28, 2017

Mr. Chairman, investments into this particular industry are predicated on whether or not regulations are predictable. As a former small-business man, I can tell you that investments will not happen if there is an unelected commission that…

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Feb 28, 2017

Mr. Chairman, my amendment today is a probusiness, pro-innovation amendment. This would exempt any regulations that affect the safety of our National Airspace System. It is important to note that commercial drone operations are only…

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Feb 28, 2017

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 31, after line 24, add the following new title (and update the table of contents…

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Feb 28, 2017

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 31, after line 24, add the following new title (and update the table of contents…

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Feb 28, 2017

Mr. Chairman, the SCRUB Act should not have the ability to review regulations and rules that were developed by local people with local concerns in mind. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is…

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