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Doc Hastings

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Doc Hastings is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Washington's 4th congressional district from 1995 to 2015. During his tenure, he served on several key committees, including the House Committee on Natural Resources, where he focused on issues related to energy and natural resource management. Hastings was known for his advocacy of agricultural interests and water resource management, reflecting the priorities of his largely rural district. He played a significant role in various legislative efforts, including those aimed at promoting economic development in Eastern Washington.

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Jul 23, 2012

I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentlelady from North Carolina (Ms. Foxx).

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Jul 23, 2012

I'd advise my friend from the Northern Mariana Islands that I have no more requests for time, and I'm prepared to close if he is.

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Jul 23, 2012

I am very pleased to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Utah (Mr. Chaffetz), the author of this legislation.

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Jul 23, 2012

This is a good piece of legislation, and I congratulate the gentleman for his introduction and getting this far. With that, I urge adoption and yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion…

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Jul 23, 2012

I have no more requests for time. If the gentleman is prepared to close, I'll close.

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Jul 23, 2012

This hearing focuses on the devastating impacts of catastrophic wildfires--on people and species and how Endangered Species Act litigation blocks activities to help prevent or fight fires.

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Jul 23, 2012

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2467, which is sponsored by our colleague from California (Mr. McKeon), places two parcels of land in trust for a tribe in his district known as the Bridgeport Indian Colony…

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Jul 23, 2012

I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the bill under consideration. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the…

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Jul 23, 2012

I am very pleased to yield 4 minutes to the author of this legislation, the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Langevin). (Mr. LANGEVIN asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

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Jul 23, 2012

This is a good piece of legislation, Mr. Speaker. I urge its adoption. I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Washington (Mr. Hastings) that the House…

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Jul 23, 2012

I yield myself as much time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5958 was introduced by our colleague from New York (Mr. Turner) to honor Senator James L. Buckley for his many contributions to America and to the State of New York. The bill…

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Jul 23, 2012

I am very pleased to yield 5 minutes to the author of this legislation and somebody that this body will miss, as he is retiring at the end of this session, the gentleman from California (Mr. Herger).

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Jul 23, 2012

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, this bill is authored by our colleague from Utah (Mr. Chaffetz). H.R. 4484 authorizes the Forest Service to convey 80 acres, known as Y Mountain, to Brigham Young University. {time}…

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Jul 23, 2012

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 1237, authored by our friend from California (Mr. Herger), authorizes a land exchange between the Trinity County Public Utilities District, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of…

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Jul 23, 2012

I am very pleased to yield 5 minutes to the author of this legislation, the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Cole).

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Jul 18, 2012

If this Administration has nothing to hide, then they should comply with our subpoenas and fully answer all questions today in this Committee.

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Jul 18, 2012

The Obama Administration has made no secret of their desire to reduce or prohibit coal production.

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Jul 18, 2012

I am reminded of what President Obama said to the Russian Prime Minister, 'more flexibility.'

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Jul 18, 2012

One has to seriously question if the Department's plans have changed, now that the devastating job and economic impacts have been made public.

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Jul 18, 2012

It is astonishing, the lengths this Administration will go to withhold information from the public.

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Jul 18, 2012

To say this entire rulemaking process has been unorthodox would be a gross understatement.

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Jul 18, 2012

What is the Administration planning to impose after November that it doesn't want the American people to know now?

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Jul 12, 2012

The gentleman obviously can't respond. I reclaim my time. I am very pleased at this point to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Gosar), a member of the Natural Resources Committee.

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Jul 12, 2012

May I inquire how much time remains? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Washington has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.

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Jul 12, 2012

I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Chair, the United States of America is rarely last at anything. Unfortunately, that is not the case when it comes to permitting mining projects. In 2012, the U.S. was ranked dead last, along…

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