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Kay Bailey Hutchison is a former U.S. Senator from Texas, serving from 1993 to 2013. A member of the Republican Party, she was the first woman to represent Texas in the Senate. During her tenure, Hutchison was known for her work on issues such as space exploration, military funding, and education. She played a significant role in advocating for NASA and was a strong supporter of human spaceflight initiatives. Hutchison also served as the chair of the Senate Republican Conference and was involved in various bipartisan efforts throughout her career.
Mr. President, the amendment I offer today is to allow States to opt out of this health care bill. If ever there was an encroachment on the tenth amendment, this bill is it. We are hearing from State leaders all across the country asking…
I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To protect the right of States to opt out of a Federal health…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to temporarily set aside the pending motions and amendments so that I may offer an amendment which is at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The…
Mr. President, we are hearing from State leaders all over our country begging Congress to abandon this bill that is an unconstitutional preemption of States rights, State innovation, and State prerogatives. Thirteen States have already…
And do you--are you still believing that the 1,000 people who would be the guards and personnel at the prison can be accommodated in the local economy?
While the decision by the Obama Administration to close Guantanamo is a policy decision with which I disagree, I am also concerned about whether or not the decision to transfer the Guantanamo detainees to an existing prison in Illinois…
Mr. President, this is a very simple amendment. It would just make relief from the marriage penalty and the sales tax deduction permanent. If we don't act, people across our country are going to start getting the marriage penalty tax once…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To repeal the sunset on marriage penalty relief…
Mr. President, I call up amendment No. 3635 and ask for its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Texas [Mrs. Hutchison] proposes an amendment…
However, there are efforts ongoing for collective bargaining by TSA screeners, and previous TSA Administrators have said that they would be very, very concerned about collective bargaining not allowing the flexibility that they need.
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