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Ben Cline

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Ben Cline is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Virginia's 6th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Cline succeeded Bob Goodlatte in this role. He has focused on issues such as economic development, healthcare, and education during his time in office. Cline has also been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at supporting rural communities in Virginia.

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Apr 27, 2022

I want more access to the Antarctic facilities and our telescope facilities.

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Apr 27, 2022

Not only did the judge rule that the CDC went beyond its authority, they also found that they violated the APA.

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Apr 27, 2022

good ideas can come from anywhere, and they get funded because they are going to advance scientific discoveries.

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Apr 27, 2022

But it is my understanding in your budget request, you are requesting $600 million a year to pay for attorneys for unauthorized aliens; is that correct?

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Apr 27, 2022

Well, we end on a point of bipartisan support and we share your support for that and I hope we can get that done.

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Apr 27, 2022

Now, you are proposing a rapid energy transition where it is abundantly clear that we are going to be depending on China, countries like China to pursue these climate goals.

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Apr 5, 2022

I, too, want to express my thanks to the gentleman from Michigan for his years of service to this country, to this body, and to the great State of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Virginia Military Institute Club Boxing…

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Apr 5, 2022

Well, money is fungible, as you well know. And I would argue to the contrary.

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Apr 5, 2022

Our Nation is in the midst of an economic crisis, yet the Biden administration fails to take action to ease the burden on American families. When inflation began to soar and hit a 40-year high recently, the President's own chief of staff…

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Apr 5, 2022

I think it is intentionally evasive on the part of you and on the part of NIH.

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Mar 31, 2022

The President of the United States takes an oath, promising to faithfully execute the office that he holds. That is a promise to uphold and defend the laws of this country and to protect our Nation's citizens. But President Biden seems…

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Mar 30, 2022

The CDC allowed the American Federation of Teachers to rewrite critical portions of the Biden administration's school reopening guidance.

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Mar 30, 2022

You are committed to upholding them and enforcing the laws that are on the books in this country.

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Mar 30, 2022

the pandemic policies of this administration that include massive trillion dollar spending packages and economic restrictions... started this ball rolling.

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Mar 30, 2022

Not just lower test scores for our children, but also increases in depression rates, increases in suicide rates, increases in drug and alcohol addiction rates, increases in domestic violence in the home.

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Mar 30, 2022

I think it is a policy that is necessary to protect the public health, and I would urge you to continue to enforce it.

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Mar 28, 2022

the annual inflation rate for the U.S. is 7.9 percent for the 12 months that ended February 2022.

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Mar 28, 2022

This budget does nothing to address inflation.

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Mar 16, 2022

When I travel around the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia, folks regularly share their struggles with me in the face of President Biden's inflation crisis, economic crisis, and energy crisis. They tell me that their hearts sink…

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Mar 16, 2022

As we celebrate Women's History Month, we recognize the list of women who have contributed to moving the United States forward over the past 244 years. I rise today to recognize one trailblazer in particular, Virginia's current Lieutenant…

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Mar 15, 2022

I think the answer to ensuring women can thrive in a post-pandemic economy would be to stop electing Democratic Governors.

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Mar 8, 2022

We all stand united with our allies across Europe and with the people of Ukraine against Vladimir Putin's aggression against this democratically elected country. We also support actions to stop the purchasing of Russian oil. But without…

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Mar 2, 2022

Last night President Biden tried to paint his administration in a positive light during the State of the Union address, but the American people know better. We are facing an unprecedented number of crises: an economic crisis, a border…

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Feb 7, 2022

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding to me and for hosting this Special Order. I would be here to speak in support of the men and women in law enforcement regardless. Tonight, I come to the House floor to honor two local heroes: Officers…

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Jan 20, 2022

I thank the gentleman from New Jersey for his leadership on this issue and for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, as we approach the 49th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade my colleagues and I come together to remember…

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