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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.

Mar 11, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Scalise), a Member of Congress who has taken an active interest in this case.

Congressional Record · 2010-03-11
Mar 11, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Sensenbrenner), former chairman of the Judiciary Committee.

Congressional Record · 2010-03-11
Mar 11, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I yield 7 minutes to the ranking member of the Impeachment Task Force, the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Goodlatte.)

Congressional Record · 2010-03-11
Mar 11, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, we are here today to consider and vote on four articles of impeachment against United States District Judge G. Thomas Porteous. Thanks go to Congressman Schiff and…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-11
Mar 11, 2010

Mr. Speaker, here are the results of a new Investor's Business Daily public opinion poll about health care, and if you look at the chart right here, you will see those results. Asked if Congress should pass the current health care bill or…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-11
Mar 11, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Coble), a distinguished and senior member of the Judiciary Committee.

Congressional Record · 2010-03-11
Mar 11, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, today's vote on the Articles of Impeachment against Judge Porteous is necessary to ensure justice is applied to a corrupt Federal judge. When a judge is given a lifetime…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-11
Mar 10, 2010

Mr. Speaker, the Senate's reconciliation procedure is designed for legislation to balance the budget. Now the administration wants to use reconciliation to force a health insurance scheme on the American people. The health care scheme…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-10
Mar 9, 2010

Madam Speaker, more than seven in ten Americans say that news sources are biased, according to a recent survey by the Pew Research Center. This opinion is consistent across party lines. Eight in ten Republicans say the news is slanted, as…

Congressional Record · 2010-03-09
Feb 25, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to my colleague from Texas, a senior member of the Intelligence Committee, Mr. Thornberry.

Congressional Record · 2010-02-25
Feb 25, 2010

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Speaker, extending the expiring provisions of the PATRIOT Act will give our law enforcement officials and intelligence agents the authority they need to meet terrorists' threats. It…

Congressional Record · 2010-02-25

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