Jul 27, 2015
I want to say to my brother, Peter King, we wouldn't be here except for you. We have talked about this thing for 10 years; more than that, Peter, through the chair, and we have insisted. I am proud to introduce this legislation with my…
Bill Pascrell
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Bill Pascrell is an American politician serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New Jersey's 9th congressional district since 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been an advocate for various issues including healthcare, education, and infrastructure. Throughout his tenure, Pascrell has focused on improving the quality of life for his constituents and has been involved in numerous legislative initiatives aimed at supporting local communities.
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Jul 15, 2015
What are we writing here, a new Magna Carta? They have had 4 years, for crying out loud; and we still don't have legislation in front of us. It has been 2 months since we were last here. We had a lot of talks 2 months ago about how bad…
Jul 8, 2015
On rollcall No. 407, had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' Amendment Offered by Mr. Pearce The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New Mexico (Mr…
Jun 25, 2015
I say that through you to them. All we have been hearing over the past few months is that we need to grant the President fast-track authority so we can finalize the Trans- Pacific Partnership because it will be good for American workers…
Jun 25, 2015
The trade adjustment bill we are voting on today contains a number of flaws. The TAA has been used as a bargaining chip to push the TPA over the finish line. I would prefer that we didn't need a TAA at all. Trade Adjustment Assistance is…
Jun 25, 2015
I have heard from both sides of the aisle the term ``winners and losers.'' Our workers who are laid off because of the deals that have been put before this Congress in the last 15 years are not losers. They are the most productive workers…
Jun 18, 2015
This country got shafted with our deal with Korea on country of origin automobiles. You don't really see any more cars traveling through Korea--or certainly China--that are made in the United States of America. We are taking a backseat…
Jun 18, 2015
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. That seems to be the approach on trade. Despite the fact that TPA passed the House last week by only eight votes, at no point did the lightbulb go off for the leadership that perhaps they…
Jun 18, 2015
I reluctantly rise in opposition to the Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act. It was critical that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) included the cutting edge delivery and payment reforms that it did. But, I have never believed that the…
Jun 17, 2015
Sure, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I became highly involved in the medical device issues since 2007 when a number of device manufacturers entered into controversial deferred prosecution agreements for providing doctors with kickbacks for…
Jun 17, 2015
I am sorry the gentleman from Indiana is leaving the floor right now because one of the companies he mentioned-- one of the companies, there are others--was brought before the Justice Department because of their behavior not long ago. So…
Jun 12, 2015
I will tell you what an innuendo is. It is saying that the jobs that we lose are going to be replaced by just as good or better jobs. Well, here is the record. Remember, you are giving assistance to workers who already lost their jobs…
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