May 8, 2012
The FBI was one of the few agencies in this bill to receive funding above its requested level, and I've always been a strong proponent of providing the necessary resources for law enforcement personnel to protect the American people. As…
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Tom Wolf is an American businessman and politician currently serving as the 47th governor of Pennsylvania, a position he has held since January 20, 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, Wolf has focused on issues such as education funding, economic development, and healthcare reform during his tenure. He previously worked in the private sector, where he was involved in his family's business, and he also served as the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue before becoming governor.
Congressional Record · 2012-05-08
May 8, 2012
I rise in opposition to the amendment. We share the gentlewoman's concern for the importance of investigating and prosecuting financial crime; however, the bill already includes a program increase of $6.6 million to the FBI for this…
May 8, 2012
I move to strike the requisite number of words. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Virginia is recognized for 5 minutes.
May 8, 2012
I rise in support of the gentleman's amendment. I have had a difficult time getting answers out of the Justice Department. Many times before the Attorney General comes up, we have six or seven letters there, and the night before the…
May 8, 2012
I wish we could have worked something out. I visited the RISS center up in Bucks County. My dad was a Philadelphia policeman. I take a back seat to no one on the issue of crime. But it doesn't cut the climate. We don't go down to that…
May 8, 2012
If the gentleman will yield, I think it's a good amendment, and I accept the amendment.
May 8, 2012
The amendment would cut $21 million we provided for NIST to establish an Advanced Manufacturing Technology Consortia, or AmTech. Revitalizing the manufacturing sector is important to a strong economy. Is America going to be making…
May 8, 2012
I have no objection to the amendment. I think it's a good amendment. The committee has also been very supportive. Also based on the recommendation of Mr. Meehan, they have broadened it now with regard to veterans, too. But I thank the…
May 8, 2012
Madam Chair, this costs no money. We have no objection to the amendment and accept the amendment.
May 8, 2012
It would zero out EDA. Last year the House voted 305 127 to, strangely enough, increase funding for EDA by $80 million. This year, we are funding the EDA at $219.5 million, which is $38 million less than the base appropriation provided to…
May 8, 2012
Madam Chair, I rise in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Virginia is recognized for 5 minutes.
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