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Earl Francis Blumenauer is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Oregon's 3rd congressional district since 1996. A member of the Democratic Party, Blumenauer has been a prominent advocate for environmental issues and urban development. He has played a significant role in legislation related to transportation, health care, and social justice, often emphasizing the importance of local community input in federal decision-making processes.
I appreciate the gentleman's courtesy, and I appreciate his leadership on this matter. He hit it right on the nail. We are in a situation, I am sad to say, having listened to my colleague a moment ago; the States will still have to worry…
After a rocky start this Congress, we have seen some signs of progress. Earlier this session, the House leadership allowed the process to work when all Democrats joined many Republicans to rescue Homeland Security from the potential…
As was referenced on the floor of the House, in 4 legislative days, funding expires for transportation. I could actually give my speech from last summer that predicted we would be exactly in this spot--nothing changed, more delay. There…
I do appreciate the gentleman from Rhode Island for setting the context here. Mr. Chairman, we ought to be concerned about what is going on. My understanding is that they found out about the widespread cheating among the missileers because…
Who has the right to close? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Virginia has the right to close.
I thank the gentleman for yielding. The measure we are debating today is much better, through the hard work of Senators Corker and Cardin, and I appreciate their efforts to deescalate the conversation. I fear it is the wrong message at the…
May I inquire as to the amount of time remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Oregon has 3 minutes remaining. The gentleman from Virginia has 1 minute remaining.
As we are dealing with the defense authorization legislation, we should step back and look at the big picture. Are we taking tough stands dealing with escalating personnel costs, procurement issues, excess facilities? Are we honoring the…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Strike section 1407 and insert the following: SEC. 1407. REPEAL OF NATIONAL SEA-BASED DETERRENCE FUND. (a)…
This is by no stretch of the imagination a vote on whether or not one believes in nuclear deterrence. The United States has in its possession now and will continue to have far more nuclear firepower than is necessary to deter anybody in…
This amendment is simple. It would move the funding authority for the Navy's next submarine--the Ohio class replacement--out of the so-called national sea-based deterrence fund and put it back where it belongs, in the Navy's shipbuilding…
As the clock ticks down, May 31--18 calendar days and 6 legislative days away--is the expiration of the latest of now 24 short-term extensions that are testimony to Congress' inability to face up to America's transportation challenges. As…
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