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Tim Walberg

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Tim Walberg is an American politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 5th congressional district, a position he has held since January 5, 2011. A member of the Republican Party, Walberg has focused on various issues during his tenure, including education and fiscal policy. He has been vocal about the challenges facing education in the United States, recently commenting on the decline in NAEP scores in subjects like math and reading.

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Jan 26, 2023

I do insist on the point of order. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman will state his point of order.

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Jan 26, 2023

I reserve a point of order. The Acting CHAIR. A point of order is reserved. The gentleman from California is recognized for 5 minutes in support of his amendment.

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Dec 12, 2022

While the baby formula shortage no longer draws as many headlines, parents are still suffering as a third of American families still struggle to find baby formula, according to recent Census Bureau statistics. Countless parents are still…

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Dec 8, 2022

We learned this morning of a prisoner swap with the Kremlin: basketball star Brittney Griner for the merchant of death, Viktor Bout. Left behind once again by this administration was Michigander Paul Whelan. While we rejoice with the…

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Jul 27, 2022

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 416, noes 12, not voting 2, as follows: [Roll No. 400] AYES--416 Adams…

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Jul 27, 2022

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 237, noes 192, not voting 1, as follows: [Roll No. 398] AYES--237 Adams…

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Jul 15, 2022

My heart breaks today. I say that sincerely. My heart breaks to hear the words of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, who I respect highly for many reasons, who disregard the fact that we are talking about life. On this floor, we…

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Jun 13, 2022

I'll personally take employment over unemployment insurance any day.

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Jun 13, 2022

I say that in good humor, but I say it in reality, especially when I just read a recent survey that says at least 83 percent of Americans ascribe their view of the U.S. economy negatively.

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Jun 13, 2022

With all due respect, I believe this rule suggests the administrations lacks touch with reality, and is focused on keeping people out of work, rather than getting people back into good paying jobs.

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Jun 13, 2022

I am disappointed to hear multiple statements from the Department of Labor officials that the department is determined to resurrect some or all of the 2016 fiduciary rule. This was an unmitigated disaster and was invalidated by the Fifth…

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Jun 8, 2022

When President Biden took office, the price of a gallon of gas stood at $2.39 a gallon. Today, the national average is more than double, clocking in at $4.96 per gallon. Since the beginning of the travel season, gas prices have reached a…

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Jun 8, 2022

The despicable violence that took place in Uvalde and other places was horrific, and we mourn the loss of innocent life. The thought of losing my fourth-grade grandson in this way shakes me to the core. There are steps we can take to…

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Jun 7, 2022

I appreciate that information being shared, but I would like to address some of the concerns that my good friends from the Doc Caucus have presented. We have discussed this in committee representing districts that are rural, urban, and…

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Jun 7, 2022

I add to the comments about concerns about the care that is being provided. Repeated studies over the decades have shown that NPs and PAs provide outstanding quality of care, improve health outcomes, and increase cost-effectiveness…

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May 25, 2022

It ought to be a wakeup call for us, and there are many things that we certainly can consider.

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May 25, 2022

Religion, morality, knowledge, being necessary to good government, and the happiness of mankind.

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May 25, 2022

We need to empower parents. We need to communicate with them in a transparent way.

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May 25, 2022

Mr. Secretary, do you share my alarm with reporting on this issue?

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May 25, 2022

We ought to be working together, and we did that for most of the history of this country.

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May 18, 2022

I thank my friend for yielding the time. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 7791, the Access to Baby Formula Act, to prevent a future crisis like the one taking a toll on families today. I am a grandfather and a father, so it…

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May 13, 2022

I offered an amendment during a markup that would have protected faith-based providers, making sure they don't have to leave their faith at the door when they work to serve America's families in need. This is not only good for the…

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May 13, 2022

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Ms. Ross). Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas…

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May 13, 2022

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to section 3(s) of House Resolution 8, the yeas and nays are ordered. This is a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 246, nays…

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May 13, 2022

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Madam Speaker, at the appropriate time I will offer an amendment to recommit H.R. 5129 and ask to have my amendment to restore current law protections for faith-based organizations included in the…

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