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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.
Thank you to my fellow New Yorker. I rise today opposed to the 31st edition of this legislation and urge my colleagues to vote against it. Just what are we doing here today on the floor of this House? Are we passing jobs bills that will…
For a great number of hours today in this Chamber, there has been a great debate on whether or not to repeal the Affordable Care Act when we know fully that the chances are slim to move forward and the measure would not be signed into law…
The odds are extremely high that there will be a gap in data between the end of NPP's productive life and the time that JPSS-1 can be launched...
this program is a model of how hunter support can be turned to the broad advantage of the public
The wildlife management policies we have in place today were adopted as a result of some tragic losses of a number of species due to excesses in these practices.
Perhaps to begin, Director Ashe, do you have anything you want to respond to in terms of Dr. Maki's comment?
There is no question that hunting, when matched with effective management and informed by solid biological advice, can play a role in sustaining some species.
We are here this afternoon to discuss an important and challenging goal; wildlife management.
Science and experience have taught us that we need to balance our desire to hunt and fish and our need for land, water, timber, and mineral resources with the needs of the animals and plants that share this planet with us.
I think this is a great example of how hunters have always led and always been willing to step up to the plate and pay for conservation.
First I want to thank my colleagues, Representative Bishop, Representative Hirono, and Representative Welch, for offering this amendment with me. Madam Chair, the Tonko-Bishop-Hirono-Welch amendment is simple and straightforward. It…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 20, line 15, after the dollar amount insert ``(increased by $180,440,000)''. Page 30, line 5, after the dollar amount…
I ask for a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Chaffetz
On rollcall no. 288, I was absent for legislative business with constituents. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.''
Subsidizing oil shale has never lowered gasoline prices or led to our energy independence.
In this Committee, we have spent a lot of time debating the appropriate role of government in the development of energy technologies.
When I look at the potential for oil shale, I can only wonder why we should be throwing more hard-earned taxpayer dollars after bad.
The public is tired of seeing an increasing portion of their paycheck go to the most profitable companies in the world.
I believe we can make far better investments with public funds by increasing energy efficiency and expanding our use of renewable energy supplies.
Why we continue to use public funds to pursue this energy source is truly a subject for research, I believe.
Yesterday I had the golden opportunity to travel with our President to the capital region of upstate New York to visit our nanotechnology center. This campus is poised for tremendous growth as we witness an investment in public and private…
On rollcall Nos. 199, 200, and 201, I was absent. I had travelled to the 21st Cong. Dist. in New York with the President for his visit. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on No. 199, ``nay'' on No. 200, and ``yes'' on No. 201…
Mr. Beaudreau, I have several follow-up questions regarding the time and investment required to develop oil and gas resources in the Arctic.
If oil companies apparently cannot handle the volume of valuable areas currently being offered, do you think that they could quickly and effectively develop new areas where there is little or no existing infrastructure, such as off the…
I hope we can work together on that hearing, Mr. Chair, and then we can bring, begin to come to a fuller understanding of the complex questions that are, indeed, before us.
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