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Cathy McMorris Rodgers

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Cathy McMorris Rodgers is a Republican politician who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 5th congressional district from 2005 to 2023. Born on May 22, 1969, she was the first woman from Washington to serve in Congress. During her tenure, she held various leadership positions, including Chair of the House Republican Conference, where she focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development. McMorris Rodgers has been an advocate for policies that support families and small businesses, and she has worked on initiatives related to energy and natural resources, reflecting the interests of her constituents in Eastern Washington.

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May 4, 2021

The fruits of free market innovation can be seen in all the amazing advances over the decades in our transportation systems.

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May 4, 2021

That is our future. I know today we are focused on EVs, you know, but there's many exciting technologies under development.

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May 4, 2021

I think it is really important that we are looking at what is the real-person impact on some of these policies that we seem to be rushing through this committee and through the House right now.

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May 4, 2021

It seems like there is a rush for action right now that is--that includes a stifling of our current energy and all of its economic, technological benefits in exchange for this idea that is being promoted.

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May 4, 2021

This free market innovation and its benefits are being jeopardized by the mandatory rush to green.

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May 3, 2021

This is the socialist healthcare system and the future that Speaker Pelosi is imposing upon us.

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May 3, 2021

The story of American innovation is one that should be celebrated, bringing hope and early access to the most lifesaving, life-changing treatments in the world.

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May 3, 2021

Let's not let Speaker Pelosi's government price control scheme jeopardize work to lower seniors' out of pocket costs.

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May 3, 2021

Unfortunately, this is the socialist system and future Speaker Pelosi is asking for.

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May 3, 2021

It is a false choice, forcing us to jeopardize cures and breakthroughs in the name of saving money.

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May 3, 2021

I am committed--Republicans are committed--to addressing how we bring down the cost of prescription drugs.

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May 3, 2021

It discriminates against people with disabilities and chronic illnesses.

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May 3, 2021

According to the Congressional Budget Office, experts, and even the Speaker's own colleagues--it would result in dozens of fewer cures.

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May 3, 2021

What we do know is, if H.R. 3 becomes law ... we'd become more reliant on China ... we'd lose hope to cure cancer or treat genetic conditions.

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May 3, 2021

Let's not let Speaker Pelosi's government price-control scheme jeopardize the work to lower seniors' out-of-pocket costs.

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May 3, 2021

It is long past time that Americans are no longer saddled with higher drug costs than people in other countries.

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May 3, 2021

I just don't believe that any American should have to choose between paying for the prescription drugs they need to stay healthy and other basic necessities like food and rent.

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Apr 28, 2021

I think we all agree that, generally speaking, it is better to limit pollution at the source rather than continuing to try to clean up efforts post-pollution.

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Apr 28, 2021

We want to work with you to grow the American economy and clean up the environment where it is unsafe.

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Apr 28, 2021

We hope that you are committed to implementing the law, as written by the elected representatives of the people, and not creating your own rule book.

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Apr 28, 2021

Well, what is happening right now is unacceptable, in my opinion, for the salmon, for the orcas, and for our water quality.

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Apr 28, 2021

We want to know what we are buying, not just how big the check is.

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Apr 28, 2021

Yes, there is still more work to be done, but this is--this was a priority, and we are--and we must stay focused on getting results.

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Apr 28, 2021

We take our responsibilities seriously. I hope you are committed to implementing the law, and not creating your own rule book.

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Apr 28, 2021

Having EPA remind the State and the city of its legal obligations will save future cleanup dollars.

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