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Derek Kilmer

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Derek Kilmer is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Washington's 6th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as economic development, education, and environmental protection during his time in office. Kilmer has been an advocate for small businesses and has worked on initiatives to support job creation in his district. He is known for his collaborative approach to governance and has served on various committees, including the House Appropriations Committee.

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Apr 11, 2018

Right now, if foreign intelligence agencies want to buy land to help spy on our most sensitive national security installation, and there is no existing business on the site, CFIUS can't stop them.

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Apr 11, 2018

In the 10 years since Congress last authorized CFIUS, our strategic competitors have found gaps in the CFIUS process which they are exploiting.

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Apr 10, 2018

The Special Diabetes Programs for Indians provides funding for diabetes treatment and prevention to approximately 301 Indian Health Service tribal and urban Indian health programs.

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Apr 10, 2018

So I am not going to ask you to defend industry relationships or your views on climate science that you just articulated.

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Apr 10, 2018

The 'P' in EPA doesn't stand for profit, it doesn't stand for personal gain, it stands for protection.

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Apr 10, 2018

I represent 11 Native American Tribes.

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Apr 10, 2018

I know that you told Senator Cantwell you were going to mark Washington State down as opposed to drilling.

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Apr 10, 2018

I just want to thank you for the attention to the maintenance backlog within the Park Service.

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Apr 10, 2018

Even the late Justice Scalia held the opinion that you do.

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Apr 10, 2018

If you came to my district, I would introduce you to Fawn Sharp, the president of the Quinault Indian Nation.

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Apr 10, 2018

What is preventing the Department from making that determination?

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Apr 10, 2018

American Indians and Alaska Natives are substantially more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes than the general population.

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Apr 10, 2018

There could be some unintended consequence of that move.

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Apr 10, 2018

I know you testified in front of Senator Cantwell's committee and you are keenly aware of the broad opposition to Washington State's inclusion in the plan.

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Mar 21, 2018

At the end of this month, something rather extraordinary will happen: Bertel Van Eek will turn 108 years old. She has been the embodiment of the American Dream and, in some respects, of the importance of the things that happen here. In the…

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Mar 19, 2018

I am hoping you can tell me how you plan to ensure that rural and tribal communities are accurately counted in the 2020 census.

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Mar 19, 2018

We have got communities and folks who have been waiting for years.

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Mar 19, 2018

I think it is important to acknowledge that even fractions of percent matter when it comes to the census.

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Mar 14, 2018

What we are talking about here is an existential threat to the national security of our country.

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Mar 14, 2018

CFIUS needs to be modernized. CFIUS needs to be updated.

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Feb 14, 2018

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to start by thanking you and Ranking Members Capuano and DeFazio for holding this important hearing and for inviting me to testify.

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Feb 14, 2018

Americans deserve to know the trains they are taking to work or to visit loved ones are safe.

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Dec 11, 2017

On February 27 of this year, about 250 men, women, and children gathered at the Stroum Jewish Community Center on Mercer Island in my home State of Washington. It was a regular evening. The center was alive. People were swimming laps in…

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Dec 11, 2017

This bill acknowledges that, when someone tries to terrorize Americans based on their faith, we need to stand up and do something about it. We must embrace our common humanity and ensure that Americans, wherever they pray, however they…

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Nov 28, 2017

I am particularly interested in green infrastructure that might actually mitigate some of the damage.

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