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Paul David Tonko is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 20th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Tonko has focused on various issues including healthcare, renewable energy, and infrastructure. He has been an advocate for policies aimed at addressing climate change and improving public health. Tonko previously served in the New York State Assembly from 1983 to 2007, where he held the position of Assembly Majority Leader from 2005 to 2007.
Absolutely. You use that technical term, I have used it, ``currency manipulation,'' over and over. Let's just throw an example out there. It is a $6,000 edge for a competing automobile imported into this Nation against what is produced by…
Well, Representative DeLauro, let me just state that the people of Connecticut are so fortunate to have you bring your voice to this Chamber to speak so effectively and so nobly for the workers of this country. People of this country…
We are going to use these 30 minutes to speak to fast track and a process on trade agreements that are developed. I believe it is so important for the American public to understand exactly what fast track is all about. General Leave
Well, interestingly, when I was on a recent trip south of D.C., into the southeast of the U.S., I got to tour a brand-new car that is a luggage car, storage car, includes racks for bikes, all sorts of storage done on that car itself, and…
I couldn't agree more. I think what we can do to supplement efforts in individual States is so critical right now because the need is so in demand. When I talk about this, I hear from your counterparts in California about the huge loss of…
The bill keeps these facilities open, allowing deficient structures to continue to receive waste for years.
Absolutely. Again, the aged infrastructure is one factor; the new development, innovation, cutting-edge, high-tech opportunities that are not embraced, not incorporated into the infrastructure that we currently require--these are two major…
Do you think it is important to have a federal floor of protections for coal ash disposal?
A great number of us Democrats in this House have come together saying we are for growing paychecks and we want to strengthen that paycheck. We have stood for increasing the minimum wage, but we talk about the median wage. Let's strengthen…
Or killed. We have got documentation of how many union activists have been murdered and how many of those issues have been resolved, how many of those reviews by the judicial process or whatever system in their country would prosecute…
Tonight we are here to discuss, as I indicated, Trade Promotion Authority, most commonly known as fast track. Free trade agreements that would be accompanied by a fast-track process are a way to bring about devastating outcomes, if not…
I also ask unanimous consent, Mr. Speaker, that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials on the subject of my Special Order. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there…
Thank you. Certainly, it is an honor to join with you and our colleagues this evening, as so many have come to the floor to speak to the soundness of infrastructure. We have talked about the present moment. We have talked about being…
We are sitting on very aged infrastructure, and it is important for us to recognize that fact. There is a life expectancy that, when met, begins a huge crumbling of the infrastructure. We need to acknowledge that fact. We need to…
For far too long communities have been subject to the serious risks associated with inadequate coal ash disposal.
We are proud of any Make It In America provisions. Let me thank you, first and foremost, for bringing together Representatives like Congresswoman Bass and you always at the helm to lead us into discussions at the soundness of investment…
Based on this testimony, I do not see a need for legislation at this time, and I see serious risks in this particular proposal.
There is a need for consistent, fair, and rigorous oversight of the rule's implementation.
Our Vice President, Joe Biden, once said: ``Don't tell me what you value. Show me your budget, and I'll tell you what you value.'' This body's routine budgeting practices have faded away in the last 4 years only to be replaced by partisan…
I want to thank Congressman Tonko for sponsoring the Assistance Quality and Affordability Act of 2014 in the last Congress.
It is long past time for us here in Congress to provide robust financial support for our water utilities.
That is why I introduced the Aqua Act last Congress to improve all of the tools EPA currently has to assist these systems.
I appreciate the work that my colleague Mr. Harper from Mississippi has done on these issues, and I look forward to working with him to get at least some of these changes into law.
I just want to commend the entire panel. I think what you shared with us is not only great insight, but advocacy for what is a very high priority.
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