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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.
We begin another week in political wonderland. The Dow falls 100 points at the opening bell. What is it that we should do? Well, if we had the knowledge and problem-solving skills of average college sophomore economic students, or women in…
I take modest exception to the comments of my good friend from the State of Washington because, having read ``Wilderness Warrior'' about Teddy Roosevelt, there is no doubt that T.R. is spinning in his grave. This Interior Environment…
I strongly oppose H.R. 1315, the Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011. This bill is merely the latest attempt by my Republican colleagues to undermine American families and consumers, joining a…
The nation's financial future should be serious business. Unfortunately, House Republicans are not treating it that way. It's bad enough that too many of them are willing to court financial disaster by hijacking the process of raising the…
Amidst the spreading scandal of the Murdoch News Corporation, it is clear that it wasn't as they first claimed, just a rogue reporter or two. There's a pattern of abuse, some illegal, that was widely practiced and known, perhaps…
Still a member in my heart, of the Transportation Committee, Mr. Rahall. I appreciate your courtesy in permitting me to speak on this. I've been listening to debate on the floor, and I really could not disagree more with the proponents of…
As the designee of the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Markey), I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the…
I would yield 1 minute to my friend and colleague from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio), a gentleman who deeply understands the importance of this amendment. Mr. DeFAZIO. Well, the gentleman that just preceded me said this would gut this bill. He is…
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 Oregon will be postponed. Amendment No. 10 Offered by Mr. Carnahan The Acting CHAIR. It is…
I yield myself 3 minutes. This amendment ensures protection for waters and wetlands that provide flood protection or economically valuable habitats for our coastal recreation waters. Healthy streams and wetlands provide vital public…
I appreciate the gentlelady's courtesy, as I appreciate her leadership and the leadership of Chair Biggert for bringing this important legislation to the floor. It is true, I have been working in these areas for the last 10 years to make…
Yesterday we had the inaugural briefing of the Congressional Neurologic Science Caucus. The caucus seeks to involve and inform people on Capitol Hill about advances, opportunities, and challenges that face us with neuroscience. I…
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