Jun 18, 2013
Madam Speaker, there's a lot of talk about rights here today and very little talk about the right to life for the babies that are being aborted. Madam Speaker, I now yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Benishek).
Virginia Foxx
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Virginia Ann Foxx is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 5th congressional district since 2005. A member of the Republican Party, she has been active in various legislative efforts and has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and fiscal responsibility. Throughout her tenure, Foxx has been known for her strong advocacy for conservative policies and her commitment to her constituents in North Carolina. She has participated in numerous debates and discussions, often emphasizing the importance of government accountability and the responsible use of taxpayer funds.
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Jun 18, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I now yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Bridenstine).
Jun 18, 2013
Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 266 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 266 Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this…
Jun 18, 2013
Mr. Speaker, the question before the House is: Should the House now consider H. Res. 266? While the resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill, the Committee on Rules is not aware of any violation of the…
Jun 18, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I will repeat what I said before. This is a dilatory tactic, and we should be moving on to the resolution. {time} 1330
Jun 18, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I suspect that my colleague from New York knows this, but I will make sure it gets into the Record. In the 2007 case of Gonzales v Carhart, the Supreme Court made clear that there is a ``legitimate interest of the government…
Jun 18, 2013
Mr. Speaker, in order to allow the House to continue its scheduled business for the day, I urge Members to vote ``yes'' on the question of consideration of the resolution, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore…
Jun 18, 2013
Mr. Speaker, House Resolution 266 provides for a closed rule providing for consideration of H.R. 1797, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, and general debate for H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act…
Jun 18, 2013
Mr. Speaker, contrary to what our colleagues on the other side of the aisle are accusing us of, we're talking about the beginning of the 6th month of pregnancy. Nothing in this bill has any impact on abortion during the first 20 weeks…
Jun 18, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I appreciate my colleague from New York bringing up the issue of student loan rates. As he very well knows, the House has passed a bill to do this, and our problem is with the Senate and the President. ``Don't double my…
Jun 18, 2013
Madam Speaker, as our colleagues on the other side of the aisle know full well and as our colleague from Connecticut has acknowledged, the House has passed a bill to take care of the issue of student loan rates doubling on July 1; however…
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