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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.

Feb 11, 2011

Madam Speaker, I would like to yield 4 minutes of the time that I have remaining to the gentleman from Michigan. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the gentleman from Michigan will control the time. There was no objection.

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Feb 11, 2011

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, 2 years ago, and 2 years into the current administration, Washington policies have not rescued our economy from crisis. In fact, they have entrenched the crisis…

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Feb 11, 2011

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I just want to say to my Texas colleague who just spoke that I know and appreciate how strongly she feels about saving jobs in Houston, creating jobs in Houston, as I…

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Feb 11, 2011

I can't explain the disconnect because I don't think there is a disconnect. We can certainly supply you with the testimony that was offered by the CBO yesterday in which they said it would cost 800,000 jobs. We'll look for a copy of that…

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Feb 11, 2011

I thank my friend, the ranking member, for yielding. The source of the information that I have used and that Judge Poe has used in saying that the health care bill is going to cost 800,000 jobs is from a report released yesterday by the…

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Feb 11, 2011

Madam Speaker, I yield myself 30 seconds. Madam Speaker, I just want to point out to my friends on the other side of the aisle and to those who are watching this debate that both Supreme Court Justice Breyer and well-known and…

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Feb 10, 2011

I think this is one of the most important Subcommittee hearings that the full Judiciary Committee will have this year.

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Feb 9, 2011

One effective program to help ensure jobs are reserved for citizens and legal workers is E-Verify.

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Feb 9, 2011

With unemployment over 9 percent now for 21 months, jobs are scarce and families are worried.

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Feb 9, 2011

These jobs should go to legal workers.

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