Jun 28, 2013
I rise in strong opposition to this motion. This motion epitomizes what's wrong with Washington Democrats' energy and economic plan. Let's start with the obvious: the Great Lakes are not part of the Outer Continental Shelf. The second…
Bill Flores
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Bill Flores is a former U.S. Representative from Texas, serving in the House from 2011 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Texas's 17th congressional district. During his tenure, Flores focused on issues such as fiscal responsibility, energy policy, and veterans' affairs. He was known for his commitment to conservative principles and played a role in various legislative initiatives during his time in office. After deciding not to seek re-election in 2020, he concluded his congressional career and has since been involved in various business ventures and community activities.
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Jun 28, 2013
I thank Mr. Gohmert for yielding to me for a very special few minutes. Mr. Speaker, on June 8, America lost Army Lieutenant Colonel Todd Clark in the war on terror. Lieutenant Colonel Clark was killed in action during an attack at an Army…
Jun 28, 2013
Mr. Speaker, I claim time in opposition to the motion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.
Jun 27, 2013
Mr. Chairman, this amendment is a very simple amendment. It basically says that it prohibits the offshore agencies of the Interior Department from imposing ocean zoning related to the Obama administration's continued attempts to establish…
Jun 27, 2013
Mr. Chairman, I am a newcomer to Congress, but the reason I'm a newcomer to Congress is because before I did this, I had 30 years of experience working offshore. So I have firsthand experience with this. Twenty years of that, it was as a…
Jun 27, 2013
Reclaiming my time, I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Chairman, I claim time in adamant opposition. The CHAIR. The gentleman from Oregon is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. DeFAZIO. This amendment would prohibit the…
Jun 27, 2013
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title IV add the following: SEC. 410. PROHIBITION ON ACTION BASED ON NATIONAL OCEAN…
Jun 26, 2013
Just for clarification, I did not say the cheapest care. I said the best care at the most fairest price for Veterans, the fairest price for the taxpayer.
Jun 26, 2013
Continuing on the question of fee-based care for a minute, is the VA, excluding the centers of excellence where the VA is really good--I mean, for PTSD, TBI, crush injuries, things like that--has VA ever done a full cost study of comparing…
Jun 26, 2013
I express a lot of frustration that CBO is not here. That means they are not serious about the issue.
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