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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. This bill, sadly, is a missed opportunity. It would have been an opportunity to deal with an all-of-the-above and a jobs bill, but it simply is not. We're in a situation where domestic oil production…
I appreciate my friend allowing me to speak on this. There is no one I have more respect for than my good friend from Tennessee. I had a great time working with him on a variety of things when I was on the Transportation and Infrastructure…
Today on Capitol Hill there are hundreds of nurses, chaplains and social workers, the people who deliver hospice care at the bedside, here to promote an honest discussion and careful analysis of how to help individuals and their families…
I appreciate the gentleman's courtesy in permitting me to speak against this motion to instruct. Mr. Speaker, I've been through this movie before as a member of the Budget Committee. This is not new ground. When it was first unveiled…
Sometimes simple concepts are the most powerful. Since the beginning of my career, I have seen the power of historic preservation as a key component to a liveable community that is rich and varied, not just merely the historic character…
I have an amendment to offer. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 4, line 14, insert after the dollar amount the following: ``(reduced by $10,000,000)(increased by…
Taxation is serious business. How to pay for what America needs should be at the core of a thoughtful policy and political discussion. Unfortunately, going into a campaign ``silly season,'' it will be hard to have any thoughtful…
I appreciate the gentleman's courtesy. This is such a well-oiled machine, the subcommittee galloping ahead, and I apologize that I turned my head. I think it is worthy to go back and deal with this amendment offered on behalf of my…
I offer an amendment. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 31, line 5, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $35,000,000) (increased by $35,000,000)''. The CHAIR. The…
I commend Chairman Culberson and Ranking Member Bishop for their outstanding work and leadership on this appropriations bill. It provides for our veterans, for our military families, and it makes great strides for greater energy efficiency…
Today, the House will debate the Defense Authorization Act for the next fiscal year. While nothing is more important than protecting America while keeping our men and women in uniform safe, the authorization before us today wastes too much…
I appreciate the gentleman. As cofounder of the bipartisan Working Group on Export Controls, I want to thank my colleagues for their hard work to address this system, which was created in the midst of the Cold War but remained relatively…
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