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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 thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, as I said on Wednesday during debate on the rule, the bill before us today is a vague solution in search of a nonexistent problem. While we all share concerns about the idea…
Mr. Chairman, as the designee of the gentleman from New Mexico (Mr. Ben Ray Lujan), 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 3, line 20, strike…
Mr. Chairman, I rise to offer an amendment that will make it easier for the American people to figure out who is trying to influence their vote through campaign ads. Right now, when someone is placing a political commercial on the air, the…
Mr. Chairman, I yield myself such time as I may consume. First, in response to Chairman Walden--and I know that he shares my interest in creating effective disclosure of campaign contributions and ads--this amendment does not mandate any…
Mr. Speaker, this is the final amendment to the bill, which will not kill the bill or send it back to committee. If adopted, the bill will immediately proceed to final passage as amended. Ladies and gentlemen, today, April 15, is the…
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for yielding. I rise to oppose the rule on this legislation, not necessarily because this is a bad bill--I do think it is a vague solution in search of a nonexistent problem--but I oppose the rule for…
I wish that the Rules Committee had made that amendment in order, but they didn't, so I will oppose the rule and urge my colleagues to do so.
It just seems to me such a cold-hearted approach to saying that these kids... have no alternatives for them that are reasonable.
Come November, it is estimated by some that there will have then spent somewhere in the neighborhood of $10 billion on political advertising in this cycle.
Thanks to all of you for being here today and for doing what you are doing to ensure that there is access to broadband throughout our country.
At its optimum efficiency, Congress moves at 10 miles an hour, and we have a world that is moving at 100 miles an hour.
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