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Lamar Smith

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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.

Nov 18, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Frelinghuysen), a member of the Appropriations Committee.

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Nov 18, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio), a member of the Transportation Committee. Mr. DeFAZIO. I thank the gentleman, and I particularly want to thank Mr. Goodlatte for his extraordinary leadership on…

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Nov 18, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Goodlatte) control the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Texas? There was no objection.

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Nov 18, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 394) to amend title 28, United States Code, to clarify the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes, with Senate amendments thereto, to…

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Nov 18, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to my friend and colleague from Texas (Mr. Canseco), a member of the Financial Services Committee.

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Nov 18, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Denham), a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee.

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Nov 18, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table the bill (S. 1637) to clarify appeal time limits in civil actions to which United States officers or employees are parties, and ask for its immediate consideration in…

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Nov 18, 2011

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on House Joint Resolution 2, as amended, currently under consideration. The…

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