Jul 20, 2010
You raise great points. I would like to follow it up. I don't think this White House or Washington has a clue as to how damaging this drilling moratorium has been just on average American workers who are tied not just to the gulf, but…
Kevin Brady
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Kevin Brady is a Republican politician from Texas, best known for his role as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, where he served from 1997 to 2021. During his tenure, he held significant positions, including Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, where he played a key role in shaping tax policy and economic legislation. Brady was instrumental in the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which aimed to reduce taxes for individuals and businesses. He has also been an advocate for various initiatives related to trade, healthcare, and education.
Congressional Record · 2010-07-20
Jul 20, 2010
Mr. Speaker, America's economy is struggling. Despite all of the spending and promises out of Washington, a lot of average Americans, more than 15 million, are wondering where are the jobs, because they don't have one. This Democrat…
Jul 20, 2010
Well, I'd like to follow up on your point about unemployment benefits. The Republicans support helping people when they're down on their luck. There is no question about it. There has been extension after extension. Our point and our…
Jul 20, 2010
I thank you, Congressman Burgess, for joining us tonight on trying to get the economy going, and you are so right. This recovery is so subpar. Most Americans don't realize. I talked earlier about--we are predisposed, excited about bouncing…
Jul 15, 2010
Already, Diamond Offshore's announced that the first rig is leaving the United States for Egypt. They are already leaving, planning to leave others for West Africa, the Middle East, Brazil, and those points. And as they made the point…
Jul 15, 2010
Well, thank you to the gentleman from Houston. I'd like to turn to the gentleman from Humble. You're seeing this. You have communities that stretch from the suburbs of Houston over to southeast Texas, which has some of the highest…
Jul 15, 2010
Well, I appreciate the gentleman from Texas talking about that gentleman from Houma and about how frustrating it is to see the government ride to the rescue of so many industries and companies and unions and special interests, but when it…
Jul 15, 2010
It is. Well, because they're not permitting. As you know, initially, the moratorium, over the advice of a number of scientists, was extended to both the shallow and deep waters. And then it was lifted in the shallow waters. But no…
Jul 15, 2010
They are in Texas, I believe. It doesn't say so right there, I should say. CapRock Communications. They will be forced to redeploy personnel to different regions or support them finding some other way. They have over 50 field service and…
Jul 15, 2010
I appreciate the gentleman from Humble and his remarks that are right on target. I have some closing remarks, but I'd like the gentleman from Houston to conclude.
Jul 15, 2010
Thank you to the gentleman from New York. I appreciate that very much. Joining us today on this very important topic as we look at the devastating impact of this drilling moratorium on American jobs and energy workers is a Congressman from…
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