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John Yarmuth

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John Yarmuth is a former U.S. Representative from Kentucky, serving in the House from January 4, 2007, to January 3, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Yarmuth represented Kentucky's 3rd congressional district. During his time in office, he was known for his work on issues such as healthcare, education, and fiscal responsibility. He served on several committees, including the House Budget Committee, where he played a significant role in shaping budgetary policies.

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May 23, 2017

With all due respect, we aren't going to take the President's word for it, particularly when no one else will.

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May 23, 2017

The level of cuts to investments that Americans need is astonishing and, frankly, immoral.

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May 23, 2017

I am just asking about military bans, because you are cutting out NEA and NEH cultural enrichment programs.

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May 23, 2017

Thank you, Chairman Black. And, Director Mulvaney, nice to see you. Welcome back to the committee, and thank you for your work.

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May 23, 2017

The Trump administration makes all these cuts for one simple and, frankly, disgraceful reason: to hide the fact that their huge tax breaks for millionaires, corporations, and special interests will explode the debt.

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May 4, 2017

The question every Member of Congress should be asking themselves today is: Who in the world is better off because of today's bill? It is not the 24 million people the CBO says will lose their health coverage if this bill becomes law. It…

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May 2, 2017

We must be a stabilizing force in these debates.

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May 2, 2017

if a lot of this is income that we do not know about, the government does not know about it, how do you know about it?

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May 2, 2017

What are the key factors that we need to consider in Congress to reduce that number significantly?

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May 2, 2017

No, our country needs a responsible President, one who understands you do not begin the 2018 budget negotiations by threatening the economic security of our Nation.

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May 2, 2017

Calling for a shutdown of the Federal Government is irresponsible and reckless.

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Apr 3, 2017

Tomorrow the city of Louisville will lay to rest Officer Nick Rodman, a loving husband, father, son, and friend, who died in the line of duty last week. The special commitment that the men and women of law enforcement make to protect and…

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Mar 24, 2017

I remind my colleague that his vote for this bill will result in 50,200 people from his congressional district in Minnesota losing health coverage and care. I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Jeffries), a…

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Mar 24, 2017

I remind my colleague that his vote for this bill will result in 60,400 people from his congressional district in Texas losing health coverage and care. I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Higgins), a distinguished member…

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Mar 24, 2017

I remind my colleague that his vote for this bill will result in 65,800 people from his congressional district in New York losing health coverage and care. I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. DelBene), a distinguished…

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Mar 24, 2017

I remind my colleague that his vote for this bill will result in 50,000 people from his congressional district in Kansas losing health coverage and care. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself 2 minutes. Mr. Speaker, in concluding the presentation…

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Mar 24, 2017

I remind my colleague that his vote for this bill will result in 56,000 people from his congressional district in Florida losing health coverage and care. I yield 1\3/4\ minutes to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Wasserman Schultz), a…

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Mar 24, 2017

I remind my colleague that the gentleman's vote for this bill will result in 50,100 people from his congressional district in Louisiana losing health coverage and care. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentlewoman from Washington…

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Mar 24, 2017

I remind my colleague that his vote for this bill will result in 38,200 people from his congressional district in California losing health coverage and care. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr…

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Mar 24, 2017

I remind my friend from Indiana that his vote for this bill will result in 37,900 people from his congressional district losing health coverage and care. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Brendan…

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Mar 24, 2017

I remind my colleague that his vote for this bill will result in 38,200 people from his congressional district in California losing health care and coverage. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lee)…

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Mar 24, 2017

I mention to my colleague that his vote against this bill will result in 56,600 people from his congressional district in South Carolina losing health coverage and care. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1\3/4\ minutes to the gentlewoman from Texas…

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Mar 24, 2017

I remind my colleague that his vote for this bill will result in 40,500 people from his congressional district in Ohio losing health coverage and care. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Moulton)…

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Mar 24, 2017

I remind my colleague that his vote for this bill will result in 44,600 people from his congressional district in Wisconsin losing health coverage and care. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. Schakowsky)…

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Mar 21, 2017

We don't need to do this this Thursday without a full rendering of the cost of the new manager's amendment to TrumpCare. We suspect, although we don't know, that it is going to look even bleaker; that more people will lose their coverage…

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