Aug 1, 2012
It is down 15 percent, still. So jobs are still being impacted by the moratorium, permatorium, slow-down, whatever you want to call it.
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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Aug 1, 2012
This is not a trivial hearing, in light of the Administration's lack of transparency.
Aug 1, 2012
One of the things that we need to know about the IG's investigation, and one of the things the American public needs to know about the IG's investigation is, was the scope so inherently reduced that the report is not worth the paper it is…
Jul 19, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I rise to offer an amendment which addresses another misguided and restrictive Federal regulation. Section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act prevents Federal agencies from entering into contracts for the…
Jul 19, 2012
The logic applies. But again, I think it's an order of magnitude. For instance, technology to do coal-to-liquids fuels was used by the Germans in World War II. It's been tried in the past. It's still not cost effective. I think there's an…
Jul 19, 2012
All my amendment does is remove any external restrictions from the Department of Defense being able to acquire fuels. It doesn't restrict their ability to acquire alternative fuels, such as the Green Fleet. Now, I have issues with paying…
Jul 17, 2012
Mr. Speaker, on June 28, America lost another hero, Army Lieutenant Colonel Roy Lin Tisdale. Lieutenant Colonel Tisdale grew up in Alvin, Texas, and went to Texas A&M University, where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets. After…
Jul 11, 2012
Mr. Reed, I want to thank you for managing this Special Order today, and thank you for allowing me some time to participate. I'm very proud of our freshman class here in Washington. We have changed things in this town, at least on this…
Jul 10, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the repeal of the ObamaCare Act. The original ObamaCare Act, which was passed in the middle of the night by the last Congress, without being read, has numerous fatal flaws. One, the worst of these is that…
Jun 27, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), add the following new section: Sec. __. None of the funds…
Jun 27, 2012
I rise to offer an amendment which addresses another misguided and restrictive Federal regulation. Section 526 of the Energy Independence and Security Act prevents Federal agencies from entering into contracts for the procurement of fuels…
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