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David Price

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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.

Jun 5, 2013

Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the chairman yielding, and I also want to oppose this amendment. I want to say to my colleague that I very clearly understand the purpose of this amendment. I think it's a worthy purpose. I think we should pay…

Congressional Record · 2013-06-05
Jun 5, 2013

Mr. Chairman, I rise in reluctant opposition to the amendment as well. I do this because I have great respect for the gentleman from Mississippi and for the good work that he does on the authorizing committee. And I also know that the…

Congressional Record · 2013-06-05
Jun 5, 2013

Mr. Chairman, I am mainly baffled by this amendment. What on Earth could it mean to contravene 287(g)? Nobody wants to contravene any Federal statute. That's what this amendment says. If the offering of his amendment is an occasion to…

Congressional Record · 2013-06-05
Jun 5, 2013

Madam Chairman, I rise in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. Section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 is intended to ensure that the environmental costs from the use of alternative fuels are at least no worse…

Congressional Record · 2013-06-05
Jun 5, 2013

The Customs and Border Protection pre- clearance program, Madam Chairman, serves a critical national security function by stationing CBP officers abroad at the cost of the host nation. This allows CBP officers to screen and make…

Congressional Record · 2013-06-05
Jun 5, 2013

I thank the chairman for yielding, and simply want to also express my support for the amendment, and hope my colleagues will support it.

Congressional Record · 2013-06-05
Jun 5, 2013

Madam Chair, I object. I think we want to hear this entire amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Objection is heard. The Clerk will read. The Clerk continued to read. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Jun 5, 2013

Madam Chairman, I rise with great disappointment, and I think ``sadness'' is the right word. This is an amendment that I very much hoped would not be offered tonight. I know that many in this Chamber hoped it would not be offered tonight…

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