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Joe Pitts

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Joseph R. Pitts is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district from 1997 to 2017. During his tenure, Pitts was known for his focus on healthcare, energy, and family issues, often advocating for conservative policies. He played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those related to the Affordable Care Act and energy independence. Pitts was also involved with the Pennsylvania Family Institute, reflecting his commitment to family values and social issues.

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Jan 22, 2015

I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Missouri (Mrs. Wagner).

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Jan 22, 2015

First of all, abortion is not health care. It is a brutal procedure that ends the lives of unborn children through suction, dismemberment, decapitation, or chemical poison. It is the most violent form of death known to mankind. As…

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Jan 22, 2015

The Hyde language does not apply to ObamaCare. There is not one sentence in this 2,700-page bill. Read the bill. It applies to Medicaid and to annually appropriated programs.

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Jan 22, 2015

Again, on the so-called compromise, I offered the Hyde language in the committee, and we won in a bipartisan vote. Chairman Waxman recessed, changed the votes, stripped it out, and brought it to the floor without Hyde. I was involved in…

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Jan 22, 2015

I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. DeGETTE. Madam Speaker, I am pleased to yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the distinguished gentlewoman from the District of Columbia, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton.

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Jan 22, 2015

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Tennessee, Diane Black, another pro-life spokesperson.

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Jan 22, 2015

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Mimi Walters).

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Jan 22, 2015

Might I inquire of the time remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Pennsylvania has 6\1/2\ minutes remaining. The gentlewoman from Colorado has 10\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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Jan 22, 2015

I am very pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Goodlatte), the distinguished chairman of the Judiciary Committee.

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Jan 22, 2015

I am very pleased to yield 2 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from California (Mr. LaMalfa), another eloquent pro-life force. Mr. LaMALFA. I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, today, I am glad to be a Californian who is…

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Jan 22, 2015

I am very pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Smith), the pro-life leader in the House of Representatives for many years.

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Jan 22, 2015

I am pleased to yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Kansas (Ms. Jenkins).

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