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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.

Sep 29, 2015

And the logical conclusion is, if we could have helped them earlier, we may not have had the kind of problems that they've exemplified later in life.

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Sep 29, 2015

Together, we champion an increased public awareness of dyslexia, which affects an estimated 8.5 million schoolchildren.

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Sep 29, 2015

But if we change the way we approach this subject, we can turn that disability into an opportunity for a brighter and more productive future.

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Sep 29, 2015

The READ Act is a step in the right direction to help those with dyslexia.

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Sep 29, 2015

I think we're a little bit ahead of the curve or we're certainly ahead of a number of other states because of legislation that has been passed, and we mandate the recognition of dyslexia in our school districts.

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Sep 29, 2015

Too many children undiagnosed with dyslexia have difficulties in the classroom and sometimes drop out of school.

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Sep 28, 2015

Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science.

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Sep 28, 2015

The search for life in the Universe is a priority of NASA and the U.S. scientific community.

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Sep 25, 2015

Mr. Chairman, I thank my colleague from Pennsylvania and fellow member of the Judiciary Committee for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I oppose this amendment. The social cost of carbon is a flawed concept that should play no role in the…

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Sep 17, 2015

Mr. Speaker, let me thank the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Goodlatte) for bringing this legislation to the House floor. I appreciate all of his efforts to do so, and I appreciate his taking the initiative on this and on so many other…

Congressional Record · 2015-09-17
Sep 17, 2015

This particular rule of construction was a bipartisan effort led by Bobby Scott, a former member of the Judiciary Committee, to avoid the problem that you are concerned about, and that is that this bill in any way would seem to dampen or…

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