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David E. Price is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving North Carolina's 4th congressional district from 1997 until 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Price was known for his work on issues related to education, transportation, and housing. He played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those aimed at improving public education and expanding access to affordable housing. Price also served on the House Appropriations Committee, where he influenced federal funding allocations for his state and district.
Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to this amendment offered by our friend from Texas. This amendment outdoes his last one. We are now talking about eliminating nine routes, with a total ridership of over 2 million people: the Cardinal and…
Could I inquire how much time is remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Price) has 45 seconds remaining.
Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Ms. Maxine Waters of California
Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to this amendment. Our colleague from Texas has offered amendments like this in the past, an attempt to micromanage Amtrak from the floor of the House. I don't think it is a good idea. We had a vigorous…
Mr. Chairman, I intend to strike the last word so as to give the speakers more time.
Mr. Chairman, I rise, honestly, in some disbelief that this amendment is actually being offered. Members of Congress and industry stakeholders have been calling for months for the DOT to complete its rulemaking to update the integrity of…
Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the chairman yielding. I would simply add an observation about the situation that this and other amendments we may be considering today point to with respect to the pending FAA authorization. It is expiring at…
Mr. Chairman, I rise in opposition to this amendment. The rule in question, HUD's rule, is intended to help communities more fully comply with the law and to avoid costly and time-consuming legal challenges. The charge that this rule…
Mr. Chairman, I thank the chairman of our subcommittee for yielding, and I want to join him in opposing this amendment. This is an indiscriminate amendment. It cuts programs in transportation and housing without any thought as to their…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. I simply want to add--or to reiterate, I might say--that our subcommittee's fiscal year '15 report required the FAA to work with the Phoenix community on this issue and to report back to the committee on…
Mr. Chairman, I move to strike the last word in order to express my strong support for this amendment and my appreciation to our colleague from California for offering it. Mr. Chairman, I yield to the gentleman from California (Mr. Farr).
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