May 25, 2016
May I inquire how much time I have remaining, please? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Ohio has 2 minutes remaining.
Marcy Kaptur
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Marcy Carolyn Kaptur is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Ohio's 9th congressional district since 1983. She is the longest-serving woman in the history of Congress. Kaptur has focused on various issues throughout her tenure, including healthcare, economic development, and veterans' affairs. Her commitment to her constituents is evident in her advocacy for policies that support working families and promote job growth in Ohio.
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May 25, 2016
I hate to disagree with the chairman of our subcommittee. But let me just say that the amendment actually reads: ``None of the funds made available by this act may be used to revoke funding previously awarded.'' ``None of the funds.'' That…
May 25, 2016
And Members, this amendment tells the Department of Energy to ignore the latest climate change science. Even worse, the amendment denies that carbon pollution is harmful. According to this amendment, the cost of carbon pollution is zero…
May 25, 2016
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Arizona will be postponed. Amendment No. 29 Offered by Mr. Garamendi
May 25, 2016
Years ago, there were people that served in this body that denied that America should pass a Clean Water Act. Today, in many places in our country when we turn on the tap, we trust what we drink. We had to change our way of life. Yes, we…
May 25, 2016
How much time is remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Ohio has 1\1/4\ minutes remaining.
May 25, 2016
The Black amendment would prohibit financial assistance to any State or political subdivision that is acting in contravention of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act. But this is an energy and water bill. This…
May 25, 2016
I just wanted to say that I associate myself with Congressman Maloney's remarks. Workplace discrimination is a crime that we, as lawmakers, have long sought to mitigate. I have to say I admire him for his courage, for his eloquence, and…
May 25, 2016
Let me just end by saying, this country has a long and storied history of supporting civil rights and worker rights, and that spirit was clearly violated last week during the vote on the spending bill. We know that businesses should…
May 25, 2016
I don't have a copy of the amendment in front of me, but from what I have listened to the gentleman, it sounds like discrimination in the guise of religious freedom, and I would hope that isn't what the gentleman intends. I have just been…
May 25, 2016
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Alabama will be postponed. {time} 2015 Amendment Offered by Mr. Higgins
May 25, 2016
I oppose this amendment and want to begin by saying that ideological riders have no place on appropriation bills, certainly on this bill, and, frankly, I don't believe that this is even germane to the Energy and Water Development bill…
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