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Marsha Blackburn

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Marsha Blackburn is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Tennessee since January 3, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, she previously represented Tennessee's 7th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 7, 2003, to January 3, 2019. Blackburn has been an advocate for conservative policies, focusing on issues such as healthcare, tax reform, and technology regulation. She has been vocal on various national issues, often emphasizing her commitment to protecting individual liberties and promoting economic growth.

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Jul 19, 2017

I thank Chairman Upton and Mr. Flores for the work that they have done on this piece of legislation. Mr. Flores spoke of the need to do this and why it is so important for us to begin to simplify and clean up the rules and the regulation…

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Jul 19, 2017

And I thank the chairman for yielding. And, Mr. Chairman, I thank you for this hearing.

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Jul 19, 2017

So looking at what we do with rural access is something that is going to be very important to me.

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Jul 19, 2017

Giving FERC the authority that they need to go in and consolidate and simplify this environmental process for these interstate gas projects is the right thing to do. Many times, what slows these projects down and causes the situation that…

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Jun 21, 2017

I encourage this Subcommittee to pay attention to the Working Group's efforts as part of any effort to address federal lands siting issues.

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Jun 20, 2017

Broadband is the infrastructure challenge of this decade, and the digital divide continues to plague rural America in particular.

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Jun 13, 2017

I was unable to record my last vote due to ineffective card. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 307. Personal Explanation

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Jun 12, 2017

We must have an all-of-the-above approach when it comes to forging defensive strategies against cybercriminals.

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Jun 12, 2017

I would also highlight with my colleagues we have privacy and data security legislation we would love to move forward on.

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Jun 12, 2017

We have privacy and data security legislation we would love to move forward on.

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Jun 12, 2017

Hardworking taxpayers are demanding leadership from Washington in the cyber arena and it is our duty to provide it.

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Jun 12, 2017

I have often said that cyberspace is the battlefield of the 21st century. It is time to act.

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May 19, 2017

Unfortunately, I was unable to be present for votes on May 19, 2017. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 267 and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 268. personal explanation

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May 18, 2017

As we have heard, this week is National Police Week. It is a time for us to honor the service of those officers who have fallen in the line of duty and to recognize those who serve and protect our communities day in and day out. Mr…

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May 16, 2017

I think we have learned a lot over the years, as these disasters have struck our citizens.

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May 16, 2017

This Committee's commitment to advancing public safety communications is well established.

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May 2, 2017

I thank Chairman Foxx and Chairman Roby for the outstanding job that they have done on this. Listening to my colleagues, you would think that there is a lack of understanding, if you will, to that old saying that women want more time. As…

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May 1, 2017

This creates a win-win environment.

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May 1, 2017

I honestly believe this is something that does answer a problem.

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May 1, 2017

This is the kind of person who would buy it at the pharmacy, would go read it, and then would be able to use it.

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May 1, 2017

It is so nice when we can say we have bipartisan legislation that we are moving forward.

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May 1, 2017

I do see it as being consumer-friendly and something that...will move people in the right direction for getting the health care they need.

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May 1, 2017

I am happy to see so much love and support for over-the-counter hearing aids.

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Apr 25, 2017

Nuclear power does play an important component part in TVA's overall electric generation capability, and because of that, we in Tennessee are, indeed, concerned about this issue.

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Apr 4, 2017

It is often said that spectrum is the lifeblood of wireless connectivity, and wireless demand continues to surge at an incredible rate.

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