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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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Jul 8, 2014

We have an obligation to ensure that future generations remember what took place here so that those mistakes are not repeated.

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Jul 8, 2014

We have an obligation to ensure that future generations remember what took place here, so that these mistakes are not repeated.

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May 29, 2014

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 44, line 6, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $2,000,000)''. Page 46, line 8, after the dollar amount…

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Apr 2, 2014

I think sequestration is a Latin word for stupid.

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Apr 1, 2014

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate you working with me on this issue. It is very important to my constituents, and I look forward to a final resolution in the very near future. The Gig Harbor sand spit area is a cherished maritime…

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Apr 1, 2014

The legislation before us today provides for a survey of the Gig Harbor sand spit area. Am I correct in understanding that, when the Federal Government completes the survey, the chairman will work with me to convey this property to the…

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Apr 1, 2014

The Coast Guard in 2005 determined that the property was in excess to their operational requirements and authorized the disposal of the property. In addition, the city has been in discussions with the Coast Guard since 2011 regarding…

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Jan 27, 2014

I complimented you and the agency, in particular the Office of Servicemember Affairs, for the good work that we had done.

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Jan 27, 2014

I think there are instances where individual behavior in this committee does not live up to the great heritage of this institution.

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Oct 11, 2013

Our neighbors realize how expensive U.S. sugar is and how high the prices are; and in the case of Brown and Haley in my district, those north of the border have already explicitly approached and advertised the cheaper sugar prices across…

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Sep 17, 2013

I think I have concluded is a Latin word for stupid

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Sep 9, 2013

What happens if we approve the use of military force and Assad crosses the line again?

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Sep 9, 2013

This is clearly the most consequential issue that we have dealt with.

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Jul 24, 2013

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Washington will be postponed. Amendment No. 69 Offered by Mr. Nadler The Acting CHAIR. It is…

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Jul 8, 2013

Hopefully, to close this maybe on a little bit of a positive note, and to use but one tiny but important example of how working with the CFPB has helped people...

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