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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 7, 2012

Mr. Chairman, I confess to some puzzlement as to the intent of this amendment. Despite the gentleman's explanation, what he's doing here is, in effect, totally restructuring the surface transportation security program. He's limiting to $20…

Congressional Record · 2012-06-07
Jun 7, 2012

Mr. Chairman, our colleague from Colorado is a persistent critic of the Department of Homeland Security, and I think often his criticisms have force--for example, his remarks a few moments ago on the unneeded so-called ``sanctuary cities''…

Congressional Record · 2012-06-07
Jun 7, 2012

I thank the ranking member for his comments. I agree with them. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Polis). The question was taken; and the…

Congressional Record · 2012-06-07
Jun 7, 2012

Mr. Chairman, I want to associate myself with the remarks of the chairman. I confess to some confusion as to the exact intent of the amendment. Like some earlier amendments we were dealing with, it seems to have gone through many drafts…

Congressional Record · 2012-06-07
Jun 7, 2012

I would associate myself with the words of the chairman and also oppose this amendment. The behavior detection program utilizes specially trained individuals to identify potentially high-risk passengers. It's not a new or a novel idea. In…

Congressional Record · 2012-06-07
Jun 7, 2012

I yield back the balance of my time, Mr. Chairman. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Broun). The amendment was rejected. Amendment Offered by Mr. Cravaack

Congressional Record · 2012-06-07
Jun 7, 2012

Reclaiming my time, Mr. Chairman, that's the point. There is no evidence that the gentleman has presented or that I've seen that ICE is, in fact, releasing or holding in alternatives to detention people who, according to the law, should be…

Congressional Record · 2012-06-07
Jun 7, 2012

Mr. Chairman, at this time I would like to yield to our colleague from the authorizing committee, the gentlelady from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee).

Congressional Record · 2012-06-07
Jun 7, 2012

I yield back the balance of my time. Announcement by the Acting Chair The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, proceedings will now resume on those amendments on which further proceedings were postponed, in the following…

Congressional Record · 2012-06-07
Jun 7, 2012

Mr. Chairman, I want to second the chairman's willingness here to accept this amendment. We think it's a good amendment, straightforward, intended to achieve goals about which we all ought to be able to agree. It simply seeks to ensure…

Congressional Record · 2012-06-07
Jun 7, 2012

If ICE is not enforcing existing law, then ICE needs to be brought into line. But this amendment, you're saying, does not add to existing law.

Congressional Record · 2012-06-07

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