John Kline
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John Kline is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Minnesota's 2nd congressional district from 2003 to 2017. During his tenure, Kline served on several key committees, including the Education and the Workforce Committee, where he focused on education reform and workforce development. He was known for his advocacy of school choice and efforts to reduce federal involvement in education. Kline also played a role in military and veterans' affairs, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps prior to his political career.
Nov 30, 2011
This motion to recommit is similar to amendments we have seen earlier today. We had an amendment sort of trying to capitalize on the Occupy Wall Street movement and limit workers' rights because of behavior of executives. This motion…
Nov 30, 2011
I withdraw my reservation of the points of order. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman's reservation is withdrawn.
Nov 30, 2011
This clearly, in fact, in the language of the motion, is designed to kill the bill. I understand the gentlelady doesn't like the bill, but the characterization of it is incorrect. We heard today on this floor some distinguished Members of…
Nov 30, 2011
I claim time in opposition to the motion. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Minnesota is recognized for 5 minutes.
Nov 30, 2011
I am very pleased to yield 1 minute to another member of the committee, the gentleman from Nevada, Dr. Heck.
Nov 30, 2011
I, like my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, and Americans across the country, can get pretty angry when some officials, corporate officials receive extraordinarily high salaries. I'm not here to defend that. What I'm talking…
Nov 30, 2011
It's kind of ironic sometimes, but this Occupy Wall Street sort of inspired amendment is an effort to dismantle a successful union election process and deny workers an opportunity to make an informed decision. Under the guise of fighting…
Nov 30, 2011
I am very pleased to yield 4 minutes to another distinguished member of the committee, the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Gowdy).
Nov 30, 2011
I submit for the Record this letter from the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, with 243 associations and organizations in support of this legislation. Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, November 29, 2011. Dear Representative: On…
Nov 30, 2011
I continue to reserve the balance of my time. The CHAIR. The gentleman from Minnesota has 6 minutes remaining, and the gentleman from California has 3\3/4\ minutes remaining.
Nov 30, 2011
May I inquire as to how much time I have remaining. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Minnesota has 2 minutes remaining.
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