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Jim Inhofe

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James Mountain Inhofe is a former United States Senator from Oklahoma, serving from 1994 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Inhofe is known for his strong conservative views, particularly on issues related to national defense and environmental policy. He gained notoriety for his skepticism regarding climate change, famously calling it a hoax. Throughout his tenure, he held significant positions, including Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.

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Apr 18, 2016

Well, I was the mayor of Tulsa when we were out of compliance, and it was very, very difficult.

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Apr 18, 2016

This budget is just the latest example of the Administration's misplaced priorities and how EPA's core programs are being sacrificed to advance President Obama's climate legacy.

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Apr 13, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following Senate resolutions which were submitted earlier today: S. Res. 419, S. Res. 420, S. Res. 421, S. Res. 422, S. Res. 423, and S. Res. 424. The…

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Apr 13, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that the concurrent resolutions be agreed to and the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table en bloc. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The concurrent resolutions were agreed to…

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Apr 13, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following House concurrent resolutions, which are at the desk: H. Con. Res. 115, H. Con. Res. 117, and H. Con. Res. 120. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The…

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Apr 13, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported amendment to the resolution be agreed to; the resolution, as amended, be agreed to; the committee-reported amendment to the preamble be agreed to; the preamble, as amended, be agreed to…

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Apr 13, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 360, H.R. 1493. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill by title. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: A bill…

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Apr 13, 2016

I further ask unanimous consent that the Casey amendment be agreed to; the committee-reported amendment, as amended, be agreed to; the bill, as amended, be read a third time and passed; and the motion to reconsider be considered made and…

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Apr 13, 2016

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m., Thursday, April 14; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to…

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Apr 13, 2016

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:30 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, April 14, 2016, at 9:30 a.m.

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Apr 12, 2016

No challenge poses a greater threat to future generations than climate change. Well, he is wrong.

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Apr 12, 2016

We are not a Nation of individual rugged individualism.

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