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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.
Mr. Chairman, I would like to note for my friend and colleague that by voting for this budget, he is jeopardizing meals and food assistance for 216,000 hungry children in Minnesota so that the wealthiest person in his State, who has a net…
Mr. Chairman, I want to note for my colleague that by voting for this budget, he is jeopardizing meals and food assistance for 734,000 hungry children in Pennsylvania all so that the wealthiest person in his State, who has a net worth of…
Mr. Chair, may I inquire how much time both sides have remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Kentucky has 33\1/4\ minutes remaining. The gentlewoman from Tennessee has 37\1/2\ minutes remaining.
I yield the gentleman from New Jersey an additional 30 seconds. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is reminded to direct all remarks to the Chair.
Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Jayapal), a distinguished member of the Budget Committee.
Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Judy Chu), a distinguished member of the Ways and Means Committee.
Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. DeLauro), a distinguished member of the Appropriations Committee. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to this budget resolution. A budget is a moral…
Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio), the ranking member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in strong opposition…
Mr. Chairman, I yield the gentleman from Oregon an additional 1 minute. Mr. DeFAZIO. This is Kansas and Oklahoma. This is Kansas before we had the Eisenhower--by the way, a Republican--National Highway Program. They built their turnpike…
Mr. Chairman, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Fudge), a distinguished member of the Agriculture Committee and a fellow rabid Cleveland Indians fan.
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, we have had numerous letters submitted to us taking a position in opposition to this budget resolution, and I think they are pretty compelling, and I would like to read…
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