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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, the report for this year's Transportation, Housing and Urban Development bill, the ``THUD'' bill, as I noted earlier, states: The Nation is in desperate need for infrastructure and investment. I am glad we can agree on that…
Mr. Chairman, I thank my colleague for yielding. I want to commend both the chairman and the ranking member for their hard work on this bill. But no amount of hard work could redeem this bill, and I am rising in strong opposition. We call…
I thank the chairman for yielding. I would echo his sentiments on this amendment. I understand that it's well-intentioned and that there may very well be some specific issues that demand attention, but this is largely the same amendment…
I am writing in opposition to Rep. Hastings' H.R. 2231, the 'Offshore Energy and Jobs Act,' which would dramatically and hastily expand oil and gas drilling in our Nation's most sensitive coastal areas.
In my home State of North Carolina, offshore drilling is highly controversial because of its potential adverse impacts on the environment and coastal communities.
This legislation claims to be a jobs bill, but I want to remind the Committee that oil and gas production is already a growth industry.
Mr. Chairman, at this time I'd like to yield 3 minutes to our distinguished colleague from Florida (Ms. Wasserman Schultz).
I thank the chairman for yielding. I am happy to also offer my support. I hope my colleagues will support this en bloc amendment.
I want to applaud Chairman Carter for funding the Fire Administration at a level higher than the administration's request, but the bill before us still provides a slight decrease in funding when compared to the current year. I believe this…
Mr. Chairman, I rise simply to express support of the amendment. I yield back the balance of my time.
Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of the gentleman from Colorado's amendment. The gentleman's amendment eliminates increased funding in the bill for the critically flawed 287(g) program, and it increases funding for the Office for Civil…
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