Feb 4, 2010
Madam Speaker, I'd love to engage the gentleman if he would take the time; but I'd like to ask him, if he says it's so good, why are 32 of the 56 pages exemptions to PAYGO? And I would like to find out if this is so real----
Pete Sessions
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Pete Sessions is an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 32nd congressional district from 2013 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held office in the House from 1997 to 2005, representing Texas's 5th congressional district. During his time in Congress, Sessions focused on various issues including veterans' affairs and fiscal responsibility. He has been involved in efforts to support veterans and their families, highlighting the importance of organizations like the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
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Feb 4, 2010
Madam Speaker, once again, a hyperbole that does not match the action. Out of the 56 pages of this bill, 32 pages are exemptions to pay-as-you-go, 32 of the 56 pages that our good friends are touting as the answer and the right way to do…
Feb 4, 2010
Madam Speaker, it's a good thing we're here on the floor of the House where we're exempt from things like deceptive practices, because this body would be guilty today. Here we are with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010. Madam…
Feb 4, 2010
Madam Speaker, by the way, I like this PAYGO thing that my friends, the Democrats, are pushing. But when it comes down to it, they waive PAYGO on a regular basis. Madam Speaker, at this time I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Chico…
Feb 4, 2010
Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, no surprise, I rise in opposition to this closed rule. The charade of Speaker Pelosi running ``the most open, honest, and ethical Congress'' is once again confirmed…
Feb 4, 2010
I will tell you, the Republican Party is going to stand up for jobs again today. Mr. McGOVERN. Madam Speaker, how much time do I have left? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Massachusetts controls 3\1/2\ minutes. Mr. McGOVERN. I…
Feb 4, 2010
Mr. Speaker, I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--ayes 217, noes 212, not voting 5, as follows: [Roll No. 46] AYES--217 Abercrombie Ackerman Altmire Andrews Arcuri…
Feb 4, 2010
Mr. President, on rollcall 20, I voted ``no.'' It was my intention to vote ``aye.'' Therefore, I ask unanimous consent that I be permitted to change my vote as it will not affect the outcome. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is…
Jan 29, 2010
Mr. President, a number of things of importance have happened with regard to our financial condition over a period of years. Actually, this week the President, in his State of the Union Address, made some reference to the seriousness of…
Jan 28, 2010
Mr. President, I would like to share a few comments on the Sessions-McCaskill discretionary caps amendment that would limit spending to the budget items and budget levels we passed. Before doing so, I would like to say I was disappointed…
Jan 28, 2010
Mr. President, I, too, would like to share my concerns in opposition to Mr. Bernanke's reappointment, and I think my colleague, Senator DeMint, summed it up pretty well. One of the debates has been, did the Central Bank, which is not a…
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