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David Frank Kustoff is an American politician and attorney currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 8th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Kustoff has focused on issues such as economic development, healthcare, and national security during his time in office. He has also been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at supporting small businesses and improving infrastructure in his district. Kustoff previously served as the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee from 2006 to 2008, where he gained experience in federal law enforcement and legal matters.
The President's budget proposes increasing the corporate tax rate--it is one of the highest in the world, even higher than Communist China--which will make it much harder to bring manufacturing home from China and to meet your desire to…
I remember being on the south lawn of the White House and hearing anecdotally about companies that were announcing bonuses and pay raises as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Cancer patients throughout the country are dependent on chemotherapy drugs for their lives. And now there is a nationwide shortage of two drugs that are the backbone of many cancer treatments.
This past Sunday marked 100 days since Hamas, an Iranian-backed terrorist organization, brutally slaughtered, tortured, and kidnapped innocent Israelis. On the morning of October 7, 2023, these barbaric extremists murdered individuals and…
I thank our colleague from Kansas for getting this together this evening to discuss our important issues so the American public can hear from us. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about three progrowth tax policies that are critical for…
I thank the chairwoman for her leadership and bringing this crucial security package that provides much-needed aid and support for Israel, our greatest ally in the Middle East. Israel has every right to defend herself from terrorists who…
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling today's hearing, and thank you to the witnesses for appearing.
You can appreciate why those types of leaks are concerning not only to wealthy Americans, but to all Americans.
I thank the gentleman from Louisiana for organizing tonight when we can speak directly to the American people. Monday marked 100 days of the new Republican majority here in the United States House of Representatives. Since then, we have…
Government only spends other people's money. It is not their money to invest at the end of the day.
This was sold as an amount to the American people. And the amount that is actually going out the door of their tax dollars... is not that amount anymore.
Thanks to the President's policy failures, our economy is still struggling, and his refusal to change direction will only further undermine Medicare and Social Security.
The Biden Administration must prioritize better access to care for rural Americans.
I thank the chairman and the ranking member for allowing me to speak today. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in support of this resolution that would authorize the use of Emancipation Hall by the United States Holocaust Museum for the…
the actual number of taxpayers making more--or less than $400,000, those audits will increase?
I voted against the creation of the Inflation Reduction Act, which increases the number of audits.
I thank the gentleman from Louisiana for organizing this evening's Special Order. The gentleman is a brilliant orator and brilliant lawyer, and I am proud to serve with him. Mr. Speaker, tonight I want to speak about one of the biggest…
You are a good employer. You have a good starting wage in West Virginia, good benefits.
Many in the Chamber know our friend Senator Lamar Alexander, but many of you may not know that earlier this year he lost his wife of 53 years, Leslee Kathryn Buhler Alexander, better known to all of us as ``Honey.'' Honey was a household…
I thank my friend from Arkansas for yielding time. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of legislation to name the courthouse in honor of a good friend and a good man, the James D. Todd United States Courthouse located at 111 South…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a really close friend of mine and a strong leader for Bartlett, Tennessee, A. Keith McDonald. After serving as the mayor of Bartlett for 20 years, Keith McDonald…
I thank the ranking member for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong opposition to what the Democrats call the Inflation Reduction Act which is really the inflation expansion act. Americans are grappling with an economy in…
I thank my friend from Louisiana for arranging the time to talk to the Nation today about these very important issues. Madam Speaker, I rise today to talk about the reckless spending plans put forward by Democrats, which I think, without a…
Today I rise to speak about something that plays a special role in American life, and that is college athletics. College sports is ingrained in our culture, and its impact is far- reaching on student-athletes, alumni, and their fans. For…
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