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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.

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Feb 26, 2015

Regular order, Mr. Chairman. The Acting CHAIR (Mr. Dold). The gentleman from New York controls the time.

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Feb 26, 2015

I seek time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment, although I do not oppose it. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Minnesota is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

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Feb 26, 2015

I claim the time in opposition, although I am not opposed to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Minnesota is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

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Feb 26, 2015

I thank the gentleman for this amendment, although I do oppose it. This amendment would require that annual statewide assessments measure student growth and include such growth in that State's accountability system. Under the Student…

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Feb 26, 2015

I claim time in opposition to the gentleman's amendment, and I do oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Minnesota is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Feb 26, 2015

I understand the gentleman's concerns, but I must oppose the amendment. I believe it is important to ensure our strong prohibitions and limited Federal role are put in law and maintained for years into the future, rather than for the…

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Feb 26, 2015

Again, I appreciate the gentleman's interest in this issue. His amendment creates a new program. Under the underlying bill, there is an allowable use. If the school wants to spend money on STEM education, they certainly may, and I think…

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Feb 26, 2015

I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Minnesota is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Feb 25, 2015

I am happy to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Walberg), the chairman of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

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Feb 25, 2015

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Carter), a member of the committee.

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Feb 25, 2015

I am very, very pleased to yield 4 minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. Foxx), the chair of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

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Feb 25, 2015

I, as the chairman of the full committee, would be happy to engage in that colloquy.

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Feb 25, 2015

It is now my great pleasure to yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Rokita), the chairman of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

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Feb 11, 2015

When we look at data and data privacy in the large, we as Americans ought to be concerned.

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Dec 11, 2014

I am very, very pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Tennessee, Dr. Roe, chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

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Sep 16, 2014

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thanks very much to the witnesses for being here today for your testimony.

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Sep 9, 2014

You have reported saving the government and taxpayers billions of dollars.

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Jul 24, 2014

We have no further speakers on this side, and I am prepared to close, so I reserve the balance of my time.

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Jul 24, 2014

I am now pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Guthrie), a key member of the committee.

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Jul 23, 2014

I claim time in opposition to the amendment, although I do not oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Minnesota is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.

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Jul 23, 2014

I urge support of this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Jul 23, 2014

I am excited about this amendment. There has been much discussion about things that we can do to help our American heroes, to help those veterans who have served and/or are serving. Many of these veterans and servicemembers are seeking…

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Jul 23, 2014

I see that the author has arrived. Mr. Chairman, I reserve the balance of my time.

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Jul 23, 2014

I offer this amendment in close cooperation with my colleague, the ranking member, Mr. Miller. This manager's amendment clarifies that eligible entities that have been selected to carry out demonstration projects may submit amendments to…

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