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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.
A true bipartisan health care bill would have included real lawsuit abuse reform that provides savings for the American people. The administration refuses to consider lawsuit abuse reform because they want to protect their political piggy…
Here are 10 reasons why the administration's health bill makes no sense according to Investor's Business Daily. Number one, the people don't want it. In fact, the majority of Americans are opposed to it. Two, doctors don't want it. Three…
Yesterday, The New York Times, the Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times each featured a news story about President Obama's trip to Missouri to promote his health care plan. Combined, the three articles feature 16 quotes from…
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 start over…
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 under…
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 do two-thirds…
The administration's health care bill fails to include a Republican solution that could actually achieve savings for patients--lawsuit abuse reform. Forty percent of medical malpractice suits against doctors and hospitals are without…
I support this motion to recommit on H.R. 4626, the Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act. As I stated in my earlier comments, this legislation does little, if anything. However, if you are going to do nothing, you might as well…
Network news coverage of the administration's so-called stimulus package has been overwhelmingly one-sided, according to a recent analysis by the Business and Media Institute. Since the President signed it into law a year ago, ABC, CBS…
A New York Times columnist who is revered by liberal Democrats recently wrote, ``We've always known that America's reign as the world's greatest nation would eventually end.'' This may be the logical conclusion if we follow President…
According to a new Zogby poll, senior executives, business owners, and members of union households think the best way to deal with illegal immigration is to enforce the law. When asked to choose between enforcement or a pathway to…
In a recent interview with ABC World News, President Obama referred to the Christmas Day bomber as a Nigerian student. But he is not just a student. He's a terrorist, a would-be mass murderer who almost killed 288 innocent civilians. The…
The President's budget proves once again that the Obama administration is not serious about enforcing our Nation's immigration laws. They found money for 25 new positions in the Secretary of Homeland Security's management office, but there…
President Obama says that closing the terrorist detention center in Cuba will help America's image abroad and make America safer. This idea is contrary to common sense, nonsensical, irrational, counterintuitive, and dangerous. Since the…
I support House Resolution 1010. This resolution celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It also celebrates the 30th anniversary of the release of Stevie Wonder's song tribute to Dr. King entitled ``Happy Birthday.''…
The United States Senate special election in Massachusetts offers many lessons for both Democrats and Republicans. Surely among them are these: All true reform starts with the voice of the people. Moderation beats extremism. Common sense…
Americans see the media as biased, liberal, and too powerful, according to a new Rasmussen survey. Just two in ten Americans say reporters try to offer unbiased coverage of political campaigns. More than seven in ten say reporters try to…
I support H.R. 3237, a bill proposed by the Office of Law Revision Counsel to enact title 51 of the U.S. Code, as positive law. The Judiciary Committee has jurisdiction over law revision bills, and this particular bill creates a new title…
CBS' ``60 Minutes'' is the winner of the Media Fairness Caucus' highly un-coveted ``Lap Dog Award'' for this week's most glaring example of media bias. A new book called ``Game Change'' has brought to light comments made by the Senate…
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this important hearing on protecting employees in airline bankruptcies.
Allowing relief through the bankruptcy system merely transfers the cost of bad financial decisions to prospective home buyers.
The bankruptcy amendment to H.R. 4173 not only fails to solve the foreclosure crisis, but also makes the crisis deeper, longer, and wider.
Unfortunately, modification efforts are being made more difficult by continuing high unemployment, which is not being reduced by the Administration's economic policies.
Leading economists and academics have concluded that it was not Lehman Brothers' bankruptcy that caused the panic.
America needs to put in place a better strategy to address the next crisis, if one comes.
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