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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.

May 19, 2009

Isn't the international standard 2 years for record retention or don't many countries use that 2-year period?

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May 19, 2009

The threat to America from terrorists, spies and enemy nations will not sunset at the end of this year and neither should America's antiterrorism laws.

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May 4, 2009

Arbitration is vital to this Nation's dispute resolution system. Consistent with fundamental American values, it is fair, low-cost, and easily accessible.

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Apr 20, 2009

Information is the currency of democracy. Without access to all the facts, Americans cannot make informed voting decisions and our democracy is threatened.

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Apr 20, 2009

Would you consider in that case a city that had a morning and an afternoon newspaper and you had one of the papers purchase the other, would you consider that to be questionable?

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Apr 1, 2009

I hope this hearing will explore the detrimental effects of sanctuary cities that prohibit State and local law enforcement officials from helping enforce immigration laws and making our communities safer.

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Mar 9, 2009

The purpose of copyright law is to promote the public interest by encouraging the creation of new works of authorship.

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Mar 3, 2009

Thank you, Mr. Stana, with the GAO, I want to thank you for your suggestions on how to improve the 287(g) program.

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Mar 3, 2009

The 287(g) program is effective because it allows State and local law enforcement officials to augment immigration enforcement.

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Mar 3, 2009

The 287(g) program was created in the 'Illegal Immigration Control and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996,' which I co-authored.

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Mar 3, 2009

I hardly believe that these minor offenses should be considered on par with the level of serious criminal activity that was intended with the enactment of this program.

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