This piece of legislation does not add any benefits, it scored at a zero cost, but I would argue that not doing so the cost to our Nation is to not honor that service the way we should.
Tim Walz
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Tim Walz is an American politician serving as the 41st governor of Minnesota since January 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Minnesota's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2019. During his time in Congress, Walz focused on issues such as veterans' affairs, education, and healthcare, advocating for policies that support working families and rural communities.
I support this bill but understand the reservations concerning moving the envelope on what type of service accords veteran status.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a piece of American history and to pay tribute to the Americans that created it: 2011 marks the 50th anniversary of the International Harvester Scout; the first Scout, built out of American ingenuity and…
I am deeply concerned with the zeroing out of this program at a time when America's security is dependent on us becoming energy independent.
Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a brave fallen hero from my district who was killed in Iraq last week. Specialist Emilio Campo, a remarkable young man from Madelia, Minnesota, gave his life for this Nation. He joined the National…
Mr. Chairman, I would like to thank the gentleman from Georgia, first of all, for his generosity to us. And we certainly understand the position you're coming from. And I think yes, it's probably a small amount of money, but I think all of…
Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. DeLauro). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment Offered by Ms. DeLauro Ms. DeLAURO. Mr…
Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Fortenberry). The amendment was agreed to. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will read. The Clerk…
I yield to the gentlewoman from Connecticut. Ms. DeLAURO. I thank the gentleman. In 2002, Warren Buffett called derivatives ``financial weapons of mass destruction.'' As Wall Street firms used these derivatives to construct highly…
Mr. Speaker, this Monday, Memorial Day, will give citizens from around the country the opportunity to come together and remember those who have laid down their lives in defense of our freedom. The debt we owe our Nation's servicemembers…
I thank the ranking member and the chairman for their work on this important piece of legislation. In this en bloc amendment, I have an amendment that identified by DOD some important goals in maintaining the operational force of our…





