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Howard Dean

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Howard Dean is a prominent figure in the Democratic Party, best known for his tenure as the Governor of Vermont from 1991 to 2003. During his time in office, he focused on healthcare reform, environmental issues, and fiscal responsibility, earning a reputation for his progressive policies. Dean played a significant role in the national political landscape as the chair of the Democratic National Committee from 2005 to 2009, where he was instrumental in the party's grassroots organizing efforts and the development of the '50-state strategy' aimed at increasing Democratic presence across the country.

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Sep 21, 2021

I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: In title LI of division E, after section 5105, insert the following: SEC. 5106. PROTECTIONS FOR…

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Sep 21, 2021

Of course there is a clear nexus to our veterans and our servicemembers, and it would be marvelous if all private student loan lenders would voluntarily discharge in the case of permanent or total disability. It just simply isn't the case…

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Sep 21, 2021

I thank the gentleman for wanting to work with me on this. Certainly this is a serious problem, and it is a serious problem for my constituent, and I am sure constituents in any other district in our country. But there is a misstatement in…

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Jul 22, 2021

Last week marked a year since our country lost a giant and a friend to all, John Lewis. Republicans and Democrats of both Chambers rightfully used our platforms to memorialize a man who gave so much, and as many say, he was the conscience…

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Jul 22, 2021

I thank Chairman Nadler for offering me this minute and a half, and I thank him for his leadership for bringing this bill to the floor. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the ALLIES Act. This bill will save lives and protect our allies. It…

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Jul 20, 2021

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the rule. PFAS water contamination is personal for all of us. Nearly all of us have been contaminated without our consent, without our knowledge. We all have PFAS in…

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Jul 1, 2021

On Monday, after a year of battling the coronavirus pandemic, my home Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ended its mask mandate. I am proud of Pennsylvania for exceeding President Biden's goal for vaccinations by the Fourth of July. With over 75…

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Jun 30, 2021

I thank the chairman for yielding. Madam Speaker, what are they afraid of? The truth? On January 6, I came to this Chamber to try to understand why some of my colleagues were engaged in a lie that the 2020 election was stolen from their…

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Jun 25, 2021

Today is day 173 of this Congress and the 150th of the Biden administration. These days have been spent governing to repair our global standing, to accelerate our vaccination program, and to boost a struggling economy. With the American…

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Jun 16, 2021

Last Saturday, we remembered the murder of 49 people at the Pulse massacre 5 years ago. Tomorrow, we will mourn 6 years since nine people were killed in their place of worship at Mother Emanuel AME Church. It sits with me every single day…

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May 19, 2021

I thank Chairman Pallone for his support on this bill, and I urge all members to support its passage.

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May 19, 2021

I thank Ranking Member Rodgers and Chairman Pallone for their leadership on this bill. I, once again, rise in support of H.R. 1629, the Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act. This crucial legislation would close a current loophole that…

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