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Lamar Smith is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 21st congressional district from 1987 to 2019. During his tenure, he served as the chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, where he focused on issues related to science policy, technology, and innovation. Smith was known for his advocacy of scientific research and development, as well as his support for policies aimed at promoting economic growth through technological advancements.
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, President Obama's own doctor of over two decades also supports medical tort reform. David Scheiner was Mr. Obama's doctor from 1987 until he entered the White House…
Madam Speaker, how much time remains on each side? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas has 20 minutes. The gentleman from Michigan has 29\1/2\ minutes.
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, on October 9, the Congressional Budget Office pronounced that a tort reform or civil justice reform package would reduce the Federal budget deficit by an estimated…
I yield back the balance of my time. Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the motion to recommit. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. DeFAZIO. I thank the Speaker. Simple question before the…
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, the bipartisan and very credible Congressional Budget Office has said that this bill will have little or no effect on insurance premiums. It further says that if…
Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Daniel E. Lungren).
Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Daniel E. Lungren). Parliamentary Inquiry
Madam Speaker, first of all, I just want to say that I appreciated what the chairman of the Judiciary Committee just said a minute ago to Mr. Lungren. I understood him to make very positive comments about the so-called Brooks-Lungren…
Madam Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Daniel E. Lungren), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee.
I yield myself 1 minute. Madam Speaker, let me say that I always appreciate what my colleagues state on the House floor, and I appreciate their good comments during debate. To the extent that they want to increase competition among…
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, H.R. 4626, the Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act, unfortunately doesn't do much. In fact, it has all the substance of a soup made by boiling the shadow…
Mr. Speaker, the administration's health care bill fails to include a Republican solution that could actually achieve savings for patients--lawsuit abuse reform. Forty percent of medical malpractice suits against doctors and hospitals are…
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