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Ted Poe

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Ted Poe is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, serving Texas's 2nd congressional district from 2005 to 2019. Born on October 10, 1948, Poe is a former judge and prosecutor, bringing a legal background to his political career. During his time in Congress, he was known for his strong stance on issues such as national security, immigration, and crime. Poe was a member of the House Judiciary Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where he advocated for various legislative measures related to these areas.

Jun 1, 2011

I would like the amendment read. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the Clerk will report the amendment. There was no objection. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Texas is recognized for 5 minutes.

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Jun 1, 2011

Madam Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The title of the amendment is Sanctuary Cities amendment. I have it as No. 10. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of…

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Jun 1, 2011

Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas will be postponed. {time} 1730 Amendment Offered by Ms. Norton

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Jun 1, 2011

Mr. Chairman, this bill has to do with enough housing for people who are illegally in this country in order to be detained and deported back to where they came from. This past Sunday morning in Houston, Texas, police officer Kevin Will was…

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Jun 1, 2011

I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, line 9, after the dollar amount, insert the following: ``(reduced by $100,000,000)''. Page 16, line 24…

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Jun 1, 2011

Mr. Speaker, the more we learn about Pakistan, the more they sound like the Benedict Arnold nation in the list of countries we call allies. First, it was Osama bin Laden, the world's number one outlaw, living comfortably in a mansion in…

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Jun 1, 2011

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, line 9, after the dollar amount insert ``(reduced by $10,000,000)''. Page 12, line 6, after…

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Jun 1, 2011

I would urge this amendment be adopted. What it does is provide more space so that we can detain people and deport them back where they came from. I yield back the balance of my time. Point of Order

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Jun 1, 2011

I thank the Chairman. This amendment takes $10 million from the Office of the Under Secretary for Management of DHS and moves it to the Border, Security, Fencing, Infrastructure, and Technology account with the purpose of being used for…

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Jun 1, 2011

Madam Chair, Federal public lands have become the chosen path for drug smugglers and illegals entering our United States of America. The Government Accountability Office has confirmed that certain environmental laws, such as the Wilderness…

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Jun 1, 2011

This money is necessary so that people who live in border areas can communicate with law enforcement. Cell phone service is a basic necessity for security. It is a national security issue. It is a homeland security issue, and it is a…

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