Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is an American politician and activist serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 14th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she gained national attention for her progressive policies and advocacy on issues such as climate change, healthcare, and economic inequality. Ocasio-Cortez is known for her grassroots campaigning and her ability to mobilize young voters, making her a prominent figure in the progressive wing of the party.
I find it very interesting because as was stated at the beginning, the bipartisan nature of oversight is what gives it its power.
This hearing is called Federal Pandemic Spending: A Prescription for Waste, Fraud and Abuse, UI, unemployment assistance, the Paycheck Protection Program, all of it.
I think one of the things that we all want to acknowledge is gratitude for your willingness to be able to work to accommodate the Ranking Member and the various conditions that we would have to adapt to.
Mr. Chair, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New York will be postponed. Amendment No. 73 Offered by Ms. Ocasio-Cortez
Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk, No. 74. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, line 2, strike ``shall not provide'' and insert ``may not--''. Page 3, line 2…
Mr. Chair, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New York will be postponed. Amendment No. 72 Offered by Ms. Ocasio-Cortez
Mr. Chair, this amendment prohibits fossil fuel companies that have engaged in stock buybacks over the last decade from leasing land for oil production, particularly with respect to the strategic reserve. I sat here for much of today and…
Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk, No. 72. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, line 2, strike ``shall not provide'' and insert ``may not--''. Page 3, line 2…
Mr. Chair, I understand in this body it is not the first time that it seems as though the opposing side can't seem to be able to debate the issue, and so they must come after my character. While I cannot control the fact that the other…
Mr. Chair, let's get to our second point of business here and break down this myth that oil companies need even more permits. This is simply not true. In fact, the oil industry already possesses more than 9,000 unused drilling permits on…





