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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 thank the gentleman for yielding and want to note that today we could be debating a jobs package. We could be debating a comprehensive effort to balance our budget. But instead, we're focusing on a bill to enshrine failed…
Mr. Chairman, once again, instead of debating a bill that would create jobs and bring this economy back or a comprehensive effort to put our fiscal house in order, we're here on this floor tonight focusing on a so-called budget reform…
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the motion to instruct and want to thank our colleague from Santa Barbara for offering it. Last year, as we lurched from one congressionally created crisis to another, uncertainty plagued families and…
The founders didn't say you had to do it for 2 years, but they did say you can't do it for longer than 2 years.
I am not a huge fan of the budget process, and I think in many ways it does not serve us well.
I have a deep respect for my good friend Chairman Dreier, whose concern for the well being of our institution is as great and as genuine as any member of this House.
So I urge colleagues to reject the siren song of biennial budgeting, to redouble our efforts to address the underlying causes of our long-term fiscal challenges.
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