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Don
Bacon
Don Bacon
20,170,112
M
1963-08-16
53
0
0
Republican
rep
NE
INTRODUCING REPUBLICAN FRESHMEN
. I thank the gentleman from Georgia for yielding, and, Mr what an honor to be able to introduce myself as a freshman of the 115th Congress and serve with some great colleagues and freshmen. It is great to be called a freshman again. It has been a long time since I have been called a freshman. prgtoken I am very honore...
2,017
1
12
3,000
567,268
300
1,037,956
H000338
104
Orrin
Hatch
Orrin G. Hatch
20,170,112
M
1934-03-22
82
0
1
Republican
sen
UT
PROVIDING FOR AN EXCEPTION TO A LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM ACTIVE DUTY AS A REGULAR COMMISSIONED OFFICER OF THE ARMED FORCES
several years ago, in Congress pulled out all the stops to pass the so-called Affordable Care Act and force the system we now call Care on the American people. They passed the law on a purely partisan basis and without any regard for public opinion. Quite simply, it was one of the most blatant exercises in pure partisa...
2,017
1
12
3,000
567,292
307
1,037,880
C001062
674
K.
Conaway
K. Michael Conaway
20,170,112
M
1948-06-11
68
0
0
Republican
rep
TX
COMMODITY END-USER RELIEF ACT
I rise in opposition to the gentleman's amendment. Those of you who paid attention prgtoken to the debate earlier in the day will find it curious that much of the debate, some of the debate, was about the specificity with which we instructed the CFTC to set up a regime in which to evaluate foreign jurisdictions, and it...
2,017
1
12
1,061
567,236
316
1,037,921
M001201
1,172
Paul
Mitchell
Paul Mitchell
20,170,112
M
1961-05-08
55
0
0
Republican
rep
MI
INTRODUCING REPUBLICAN FRESHMEN
I thank the gentleman from Georgia for yielding. prgtoken , I rise to thank the people of Michigan's 10th Congressional District. I am honored to represent them and humbled by their trust in electing me to the 115th Congress. prgtoken The weight of this office is not lost on me. As Majority Leader McCarthy said: If you...
2,017
1
12
3,000
567,266
302
1,037,993
P000449
127
Robert
Portman
Rob Portman
20,170,112
M
1955-12-19
61
0
1
Republican
sen
OH
INVESTIGATION ON INTERNET SEX TRAFFICKERS
I rise today during Human Trafficking Awareness Week to talk about the scourge of human trafficking, and, specifically, about an investigation that the Senate has just concluded that matters to every single State represented in this Chamber and to every American. prgtoken We are told now that human trafficking, includi...
2,017
1
12
3,000
567,300
310
1,037,682
C001087
957
Eric
Crawford
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford
20,170,112
M
1966-01-22
50
0
0
Republican
rep
AR
COMMODITY END-USER RELIEF ACT
5 years of bipartisan committee work has contributed to the drafting of H.R. 238, the Commodity End-User Relief Act. It is time we passed it for the sake of businesses across the United States who need greater certainty in managing their risk. prgtoken In advance of writing this legislation to reauthorize the CFTC, the...
2,017
1
12
2,307
567,149
305
1,037,951
C001035
191
Susan
Collins
Susan M. Collins
20,170,112
F
1952-12-07
64
0
1
Republican
sen
ME
PROVIDING FOR AN EXCEPTION TO A LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM ACTIVE DUTY AS A REGULAR COMMISSIONED OFFICER OF THE ARMED FORCES
today I wish to support the legislative waiver required for retired General James Mattis to become the next Secretary of Defense. prgtoken The principle of civilian control of the military has been fundamental to the concept of American Government since the inception of our Republic. It was the Continental Congress tha...
2,017
1
12
3,000
567,289
308
1,037,812
T000470
889
Scott
Tipton
Scott R. Tipton
20,170,112
M
1956-11-09
60
0
0
Republican
rep
CO
SEC REGULATORY ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
the SEC Regulatory Accountability Act subjects the SEC to enhanced cost-benefit analysis requirements and requires a review of existing regulations. prgtoken By promoting economic analysis requirements during the regulatory process, this bill ensures that regulation writing is data driven and not done on an ad hoc basi...
2,017
1
12
2,010
567,207
312
1,037,997
D000618
1,008
Steve
Daines
Steve Daines
20,170,112
M
1962-08-20
54
0
1
Republican
sen
MT
ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
this week, I have the distinct honor of recognizing Mack Cole of Treasure County, a third generation Montanan and dedicated public servant. Next month, Mr. Cole will celebrate 55 years of marriage with his wife, Judy. Mack and Judy Cole were married in February 10, 1962, in the town of Hysham, one of the many beautiful...
2,017
1
12
2,178
567,303
304
1,037,977
M000355
188
Mitch
McConnell
Mitch McConnell
20,170,112
M
1942-02-20
74
0
1
Republican
sen
KY
PROVIDING FOR AN EXCEPTION TO A LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM ACTIVE DUTY AS A REGULAR COMMISSIONED OFFICER OF THE ARMED FORCES
I ask unanimous consent that at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be discharged and the Senate proceed to the consideration of H.R. 72; further, that there be 30 minutes of debate equally divided in the usual form, and that upon the use or yielding back of tim...
2,017
1
12
591
567,299
361
1,038,262
H001048
809
Duncan
Hunter
Duncan Hunter
20,170,113
M
1976-12-07
40
0
0
Republican
rep
CA
PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM ACTIVE DUTY
I rise in strong support of S. 84. prgtoken Here is what I think this is about. We feel slighted. We in Congress feel slighted that the administration did not deign to have General Mattis come and speak to us, the House, which is not required by any law, not required by any statute. We feel slighted. prgtoken I do feel...
2,017
1
13
2,359
567,474
358
1,038,012
S001154
546
Bill
Shuster
Bill Shuster
20,170,113
M
1961-01-10
56
0
0
Republican
rep
PA
TRIBUTE TO PENNSYLVANIA STATE TROOPER LANDON E. WEAVER
we started this week with National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. I appreciate every colleague of mine who came to praise our men and women who keep us safe in the most perilous of times. The greatest souls of this nation run towards the danger, never thinking of themselves, but always ensuring those around them are...
2,017
1
13
3,000
567,312
357
1,038,259
W000804
778
Robert
Wittman
Robert J. Wittman
20,170,113
M
1959-02-03
57
0
0
Republican
rep
VA
PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM ACTIVE DUTY
I rise in support of S. 84, a bill that would allow for General James Mattis to be considered for an appointment as the 26th Secretary of Defense of the United States. prgtoken Leading up to this vote, I have heard time and time again from my colleagues that they respect General Mattis' service to our country. I have a...
2,017
1
13
1,907
567,472
368
1,038,073
W000810
950
Rob
Woodall
Rob Woodall
20,170,113
M
1970-02-11
46
0
0
Republican
rep
GA
null
such time as I may consume. prgtoken I was not in Congress at the time the Affordable Care Act passed, but I remember it, watching from home. We talk about this as if it was some sort of thoughtfully crafted piece of legislation that folks are so tremendously proud of. I happen to have the numbers here, . prgtoken It w...
2,017
1
13
2,719
567,361
346
1,038,292
B001298
1,150
Don
Bacon
Don Bacon
20,170,113
M
1963-08-16
53
0
0
Republican
rep
NE
PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM ACTIVE DUTY
I rise in support of S. 84 today to do this one-time exception so that we can have General Mattis as our next Secretary of Defense. prgtoken Today our Nation is confronted with a complex array of transregional threats. We exist in one of the most dynamic and dangerous periods in our history, and this list of threats gr...
2,017
1
13
1,988
567,488
354
1,038,124
G000576
1,073
Glenn
Grothman
Glenn Grothman
20,170,113
M
1955-07-03
61
0
0
Republican
rep
WI
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
. I thank the gentlewoman. prgtoken , it is not a surprise, when you try to take over such a sizable chunk of America's economy, that you have all sorts of unintended bad consequences. I am going to focus on two consequences that are true of so many programs that the government puts out there. prgtoken First of all, Ca...
2,017
1
13
1,336
567,396
379
1,038,038
C001093
980
Doug
Collins
Doug Collins
20,170,113
M
1966-08-16
50
0
0
Republican
rep
GA
HART COUNTY LIBRARY
I rise today to recognize the dedication and enthusiasm of the team at the Hart County Library, located in Hartwell, Georgia. prgtoken The library, which had its humble beginnings in 1938 as a small lending library, has continuously sought to educate and inspire prgtoken residents in the community it serves. In 2015, t...
2,017
1
13
1,216
567,336
369
1,038,102
R000592
934
Todd
Rokita
Todd Rokita
20,170,113
M
1970-02-09
46
0
0
Republican
rep
IN
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
. Mr. Chair, I thank the chairwoman for yielding the time. It is a pleasure to continue our work together on this very important issue. prgtoken It has taken us 6 years to get to today, the first real step in repealing what is one of the most insidious laws that ever came out of these Chambers--insidious because it was...
2,017
1
13
2,793
567,379
381
1,038,047
R000409
315
Dana
Rohrabacher
Dana Rohrabacher
20,170,113
M
1947-06-21
69
0
0
Republican
rep
CA
SAVE CHRISTIANS IN THE MIDDLE EAST
today, I will reintroduce legislation entitled, Save the Christians From Genocide Act. The bill declares Christians and Yazidis in Iraq, Syria, Pakistan, Iran, and Libya as targets of genocide, and thus gives them a priority for immigrant and refugee visas. prgtoken Importantly, this bill does not circumvent or change ...
2,017
1
13
1,018
567,343
348
1,038,014
B001291
1,078
Brian
Babin
Brian Babin
20,170,113
M
1948-03-23
68
0
0
Republican
rep
TX
RECOGNIZING THE CENTENNIAL OF THE LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL
I rise today to recognize the Centennial Year of the Lions Club International. Founded by Melvin Jones in June, 1917, the Lions Club was established as a place where men of, ``drive, intelligence and ambition,'' could come together and, ``put their talents to work improving their communities.'' It was Jones' vision tha...
2,017
1
13
3,000
567,314
367
1,038,253
R000575
606
Mike
Rogers
Mike Rogers
20,170,113
M
1958-07-16
58
0
0
Republican
rep
AL
PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM ACTIVE DUTY
I rise today in strong support of the rule and passage of H.R. 393, to allow retired General James Mattis to become our Nation's 26th Secretary of Defense. prgtoken First of all, I would like to say that I believe civilian control over our military is one of the pivotal principles of our Republic. This body must ensure...
2,017
1
13
1,968
567,470
351
1,038,249
T000463
662
Michael
Turner
Michael R. Turner
20,170,113
M
1960-01-11
57
0
0
Republican
rep
OH
PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM ACTIVE DUTY
the United States and our allies currently face some of the most complex security challenges in our recent history. ISIS continues to sweep across much of the Middle East. An expansionist China continues to develop its military prowess in order to counter the United States and its allies in the region. We continue to f...
2,017
1
13
2,068
567,468
355
1,038,301
D000621
993
Ron
DeSantis
Ron DeSantis
20,170,113
M
1978-09-14
38
0
0
Republican
rep
FL
PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM ACTIVE DUTY
I rise in support of this measure. prgtoken I think it is important to point out that when you talk about civilian control, General Mattis is, in fact, a civilian. He is not in command of any Marine divisions right now. I don't think prior military service should be held against him when he has the ability to offer add...
2,017
1
13
1,992
567,491
373
1,038,158
M001198
1,186
Roger
Marshall
Roger Marshall
20,170,113
M
1960-08-09
56
0
0
Republican
rep
KS
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
I rise today in support of today's resolution to repeal the Affordable Care Act. prgtoken As a physician, I have lived the nightmare of the ACA for the past 6 years. Because of Care, I know more physicians leaving their practice this year than any other year. With $12,000 deductibles and annual premium spikes of over 5...
2,017
1
13
1,015
567,422
376
1,038,013
L000578
1,014
Doug
LaMalfa
Doug LaMalfa
20,170,113
M
1960-07-02
56
0
0
Republican
rep
CA
RECOGNIZING THE 95TH BIRTHDAY OF CLARENCE ``BUD'' ANDERSON
I rise today to recognize the 95th birthday of Clarence ``Bud'' Anderson. A Colonel in the United States Air Force, Bud is a veteran of both the Vietnam War and World War II, where he achieved the status of ``triple ace'' after shooting down a total of 16\1/4\ enemy planes and was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, ...
2,017
1
13
1,475
567,313
350
1,038,181
F000464
1,154
John
Faso
John J. Faso
20,170,113
M
1952-08-25
64
0
0
Republican
rep
NY
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
I thank the new chairman of the Budget Committee for yielding. prgtoken , I have listened to the debate and I understand the difficulty that both sides have with fixing this system. prgtoken We clearly believe the system needs to be repealed and replaced. Moreover, the system needs to be reformed. And there is perhaps ...
2,017
1
13
1,554
567,436
359
1,038,177
R000570
513
Paul
Ryan
Paul D. Ryan
20,170,113
M
1970-01-29
46
0
0
Republican
rep
WI
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
. My colleagues, I rise to urge our colleagues in the House to support this resolution, and let me tell you why. prgtoken This provides Congress with the legislative tools that we need to repeal and replace Care. This is a critical first step toward delivering relief to Americans who are struggling under this law. prgt...
2,017
1
13
3,000
567,433
366
1,038,120
F000450
684
Virginia
Foxx
Virginia Foxx
20,170,113
F
1943-06-29
73
0
0
Republican
rep
NC
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
. from Tennessee for yielding time. prgtoken , today, we take the next step in the process of providing the American people a better way on health care. We have all heard from constituents and families who are struggling to get by as they suffer the consequences of the fatally flawed healthcare law. prgtoken In my home...
2,017
1
13
2,136
567,393
342
1,038,080
S000364
24
John
Shimkus
John Shimkus
20,170,113
M
1958-02-21
58
0
0
Republican
rep
IL
null
I am on the Energy and Commerce Committee the healthcare bill came through. We can debate how many hearings, how many questions, and all of that. The public has rendered judgment on this healthcare law. prgtoken In 2010, s took back control of the House over two issues: Care and cap-and-trade. And then our base was say...
2,017
1
13
1,568
567,367
375
1,038,057
C001053
656
Tom
Cole
Tom Cole
20,170,113
M
1949-04-28
67
0
0
Republican
rep
OK
null
I thank the gentleman for his kind words and for yielding. prgtoken , I rise in support of the rule and the underlying legislation. As has been made clear, we are actually talking about two different pieces of legislation here today. prgtoken The waiver for Secretary-designee James Mattis is, quite frankly, a no-braine...
2,017
1
13
3,000
567,348
347
1,038,112
L000587
1,179
Jason
Lewis
Jason Lewis
20,170,113
M
1955-09-23
61
0
0
Republican
rep
MN
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
today, I join many of my colleagues in taking the first steps to repeal and replace Care. prgtoken My home State of Minnesota has been hit especially hard by this law. Minnesotans have seen their health insurance choices shrink, while their premiums, copays, and deductibles skyrocket. I should know. prgtoken For the la...
2,017
1
13
1,408
567,387
353
1,038,028
C000059
382
Ken
Calvert
Ken Calvert
20,170,113
M
1953-06-08
63
0
0
Republican
rep
CA
TRIBUTE TO CYNDI MONROE
I rise today to honor and pay tribute to an individual whose dedication and contributions to the community of Corona in Riverside County, California are exceptional. On Thursday, January 19th, Cyndi Monroe will be honored as the Citizen of the Year by the Corona Chamber of Commerce. prgtoken Cyndi is the founder of Chr...
2,017
1
13
1,633
567,327
343
1,038,242
T000238
518
Mac
Thornberry
Mac Thornberry
20,170,113
M
1958-07-15
58
0
0
Republican
rep
TX
PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM ACTIVE DUTY
such time as I may consume. prgtoken , let me get right to the heart of the matter. We have to pass this legislation in order for James N. Mattis to be able to serve as Secretary of Defense. I know of no one more respected and more admired in the field of national security today than General Mattis. It is true that thi...
2,017
1
13
2,644
567,464
371
1,038,184
B001273
878
Diane
Black
Diane Black
20,170,113
F
1951-01-16
65
0
0
Republican
rep
TN
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
such time as I may consume. prgtoken , I want to read the names of some of the groups that have written to us in support of S. Con. Res. 3. There are more than 35 names on here, but I am going to read off some that we would recognize very quickly: prgtoken The American Center for Law and Justice, Association of Mature ...
2,017
1
13
1,332
567,439
363
1,038,166
G000580
1,167
Thomas
Garrett
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr.
20,170,113
M
1972-03-27
44
0
0
Republican
rep
VA
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
I rise today to make a clarification because while I support this resolution, I oppose the description that some here have used. They are calling it a budget. This isn't a budget. It is a paper trail of crimes our government commits against the future of our Nation vis-a-vis overwhelming debt. We need to be honest. We ...
2,017
1
13
2,240
567,428
344
1,038,274
W000815
1,051
Brad
Wenstrup
Brad R. Wenstrup
20,170,113
M
1958-06-17
58
0
0
Republican
rep
OH
PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM ACTIVE DUTY
I rise in strong support of providing a waiver permitting the nomination of General James Mattis to the Office of Secretary of Defense. prgtoken General Mattis is an exceptional warrior, strategist, and leader. At a time in which the United States faces an increasingly diverse array of threats around the globe, his uni...
2,017
1
13
2,171
567,480
372
1,038,298
R000598
1,022
Keith
Rothfus
Keith J. Rothfus
20,170,113
M
1962-04-25
54
0
0
Republican
rep
PA
PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM ACTIVE DUTY
I rise today in support of this legislation. prgtoken Civilian control of the military is a very important principle that has served our country well. Current law provides that there should be a 7-year gap between military service and serving as the Secretary of Defense. This is a general rule, but we know there are al...
2,017
1
13
1,806
567,490
378
1,038,204
L000585
1,137
Darin
LaHood
Darin LaHood
20,170,113
M
1968-07-05
48
0
0
Republican
rep
IL
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
I rise today in support of this budget resolution as a first step in the process to repeal and replace Care. It is undeniable that Care has failed. It has broken promise after promise to the American people. prgtoken Constituents in my district in central Illinois are watching their premiums skyrocket by an average of ...
2,017
1
13
2,142
567,446
345
1,038,329
F000449
668
Jeff
Fortenberry
Jeff Fortenberry
20,170,113
M
1960-12-27
56
0
0
Republican
rep
NE
OATH OF OFFICE
given that last week I took the oath of prgtoken office as a Member of the new 115th Congress of the United States and given that next week we will watch President-elect also take the oath of office, I want to share a few thoughts on the deep importance of this constitutional duty that we share. prgtoken , as you are a...
2,017
1
13
3,000
567,508
377
1,038,207
R000607
1,187
Francis
Rooney
Francis Rooney
20,170,113
M
1953-12-04
63
0
0
Republican
rep
FL
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
I rise to speak about and oppose the travesty known as Care. prgtoken The need to replace this program was obvious on day one. It is a failed socioeconomic experiment perpetrated by people who don't believe in individual choice and don't understand free market competition. In fact, we can see less than half of the folk...
2,017
1
13
2,153
567,448
365
1,038,146
S001199
1,185
Lloyd
Smucker
Lloyd Smucker
20,170,113
M
1964-01-23
52
0
0
Republican
rep
PA
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
. Mr. Chair, now Phyllis receives a Federal subsidy that covers 35 percent of that monthly cost. She takes pride in the fact that she has never taken a government handout in her life. prgtoken Now that she is on Care, the American taxpayers have to subsidize her health care. To Phyllis, that is not right. To Phyllis, t...
2,017
1
13
621
567,413
374
1,038,045
J000297
1,095
Evan
Jenkins
Evan H. Jenkins
20,170,113
M
1960-09-12
56
0
0
Republican
rep
WV
WE ARE HERE TO FIX OBAMACARE
the ACA, Care, or whatever you want to characterize it as, is broken, and we are here to fix it. We want to empower patients. We want to bring health care back to the American people. prgtoken Let me talk about access to insurance coverage. People have less access today to insurance coverage than at actually any time i...
2,017
1
13
1,068
567,341
352
1,038,027
G000578
1,165
Matt
Gaetz
Matt Gaetz
20,170,113
M
1982-05-07
34
0
0
Republican
rep
FL
RECOGNIZING MILTON VFW POST 483, JOHN O. CONNOR POST
I rise to recognize the Milton VFW Post 4833, John O. Connor Post, in Northwest Florida. This month the Post will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary. prgtoken For five decades, this Post has been committed to serving our Nation's veterans. In the past year alone, they have made seventeen visits to area hospitals in ...
2,017
1
13
2,539
567,326
364
1,038,304
T000477
1,169
Scott
Taylor
Scott Taylor
20,170,113
M
1979-06-27
37
0
0
Republican
rep
VA
PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM ACTIVE DUTY
I rise to speak in support of General Mattis. I rise to speak to my colleagues, both and . I rise to appeal to the unity of our Chamber, unity of our voice to the world, unity for our men and women who voluntarily fight on our behalf. prgtoken Less than 1 percent of this Nation has gone forth for the past 15 years, ove...
2,017
1
13
2,056
567,492
360
1,038,281
R000604
1,105
Steve
Russell
Steve Russell
20,170,113
M
1963-05-25
53
0
0
Republican
rep
OK
PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM ACTIVE DUTY
what is it that objectors are truly afraid of? We hear the words ``civilian control of the military'' as if somehow those American citizens who have borne the brunt of service or battle are somehow no longer entitled to their citizenship, forever imprinted with some mark of Cain. prgtoken What are opponents trying to s...
2,017
1
13
2,047
567,483
362
1,038,049
M001189
985
Luke
Messer
Luke Messer
20,170,113
M
1969-02-27
47
0
0
Republican
rep
IN
PREMIUMS HAVE GONE UP, NOT DOWN
Care is built on broken promises. prgtoken President promised that, through his healthcare law, premiums would go down. Instead, they have gone up. In most States, premiums have increased by double digits. In some States, like Oklahoma, premiums are going up by as much as 76 percent. prgtoken I am from Indiana. In Indi...
2,017
1
13
1,074
567,345
349
1,038,271
H001053
903
Vicky
Hartzler
Vicky Hartzler
20,170,113
F
1960-10-13
56
0
0
Republican
rep
MO
PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM ACTIVE DUTY
I rise today as an advocate for the United States military and the selfless men and women who fill its ranks. prgtoken While I fully appreciate the points that my colleagues are making, this is an extraordinary time as we consider this legislation and an extraordinary man about whom we are talking. prgtoken In just 1 w...
2,017
1
13
1,682
567,479
356
1,038,245
W000795
600
Joe
Wilson
Joe Wilson
20,170,113
M
1947-07-31
69
0
0
Republican
rep
SC
PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM ACTIVE DUTY
I thank Chairman Mac Thornberry for yielding. I appreciate the gentleman's positive leadership as chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. prgtoken I am grateful to endorse this selection of General Jim Mattis for Secretary of Defense and, based on his extraordinary background, believe a waiver is appropriate. G...
2,017
1
13
1,878
567,466
370
1,038,323
P000592
692
Ted
Poe
Ted Poe
20,170,113
M
1948-09-10
68
0
0
Republican
rep
TX
THE PRESIDENT SHOULD DESIGNATE THE IRGC AS A TERRORIST ORGANIZATION
Iran is the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism. It funds and controls terrorists groups like Hezbollah. Its tentacles stretch all over the world, far beyond the Middle East. prgtoken Many of its activities are done through the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, which has funded, planned, and executed terrorist ...
2,017
1
13
1,182
567,502
380
1,038,130
F000465
1,184
A.
Ferguson
A. Drew Ferguson IV
20,170,113
M
1966-11-15
50
0
0
Republican
rep
GA
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
I rise in support of the fiscal year 2017 budget resolution. prgtoken The need for this process can best be explained by a story I have been telling my colleagues. prgtoken A little over 6 years ago, I lived in a pretty decent house. One day I heard a knock on the door, and before I knew prgtoken it, my colleagues on t...
2,017
1
13
1,595
567,400
401
1,038,128
J000032
79
Sheila
Jackson Lee
Sheila Jackson Lee
20,170,113
F
1950-01-12
67
1
0
Democrat
rep
TX
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
. I thank the gentleman. prgtoken She writes: ``I asked my doctor recently, `With all that's going on, would I make it without treatment?' The doctor's answer: `No.''' prgtoken In her instance, if the Affordable Care Act goes--if is it repealed-- she could completely lose her eligibility for expanded Medicaid and simpl...
2,017
1
13
3,000
567,399
398
1,038,179
P000197
25
Nancy
Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi
20,170,113
F
1940-03-26
76
1
0
Democrat
rep
CA
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
I thank the gentleman for yielding. I am so proud of him and his leadership as the ranking member on the Budget Committee. prgtoken I am so sorry that the left the floor because I have some very good news for him. Clearly, he does not understand what the Affordable Care Act has brought to our country in terms of expand...
2,017
1
13
3,000
567,435
397
1,038,169
W000800
727
Peter
Welch
Peter Welch
20,170,113
M
1947-05-02
69
1
0
Democrat
rep
VT
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
on probably the most important issue, we are having the dumbest debate. We say the healthcare bill is good. You say it stinks. prgtoken We think it is good because we think it is good that kids, until they are age 26, can stay on their parents' plan. We think it is good because people with preexisting conditions ought ...
2,017
1
13
1,374
567,429
408
1,038,092
E000288
743
Keith
Ellison
Keith Ellison
20,170,113
M
1963-08-04
53
1
0
Democrat
rep
MN
null
we are voting on a Budget Resolution later today that makes it possible to take away health coverage from tens of millions of people. prgtoken But the know that this is just the beginning. prgtoken Congressional s have started their plans to not just repeal the Affordable Care Act, but to gut Medicare, Medicaid and Soc...
2,017
1
13
3,000
567,375
386
1,038,326
L000551
70
Barbara
Lee
Barbara Lee
20,170,113
F
1946-07-16
70
1
0
Democrat
rep
CA
COMMEMORATING THE SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI
I rise to commemorate the anniversary of the devastating earthquake that struck the nation of Haiti on January 12, 2010. This Thursday marked 7 years since a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, killing Haiti's population center and the seat of its government. prgtoken The aftermath of the q...
2,017
1
13
1,287
567,505
394
1,038,025
F000462
1,012
Lois
Frankel
Lois Frankel
20,170,113
F
1948-05-16
68
1
0
Democrat
rep
FL
PERSONAL EXPLANATION
on roll call votes 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, and 54, I was not present because of an urgent family matter. Had I been present, I would have voted: on Roll Call Vote 46: AYE, on Roll Call Vote 47: AYE, on Roll Call Vote 48: AYE, on Roll Call Vote 49: AYE, on Roll Call Vote 50: AYE, on Roll Call Vote 51: NAY, on Ro...
2,017
1
13
410
567,324
419
1,038,156
C001066
713
Kathy
Castor
Kathy Castor
20,170,113
F
1966-08-20
50
1
0
Democrat
rep
FL
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
I am compelled to come to the floor this morning to oppose the attempt to pull the rug out from under American families. prgtoken Why are we going to a repeal bill without a replacement? prgtoken It is irresponsible. What you are doing is you are throwing American families into quicksand. Here is a dirty little secret:...
2,017
1
13
1,256
567,421
409
1,038,214
B001292
1,083
Donald
Beyer
Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
20,170,113
M
1950-06-20
66
1
0
Democrat
rep
VA
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
. Mr. Chair, I rise with my Joint Economic Committee ic colleagues to address the terrible effects that the budget will have on this country's health. prgtoken I listened with rapt astonishment to Ryan's recitation of the percentage increases in the premium costs for insurance, for insurers on the exchanges. But the om...
2,017
1
13
2,000
567,450
421
1,038,106
D000617
976
Suzan
DelBene
Suzan K. DelBene
20,170,113
F
1962-02-17
54
1
0
Democrat
rep
WA
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
I rise in strong opposition to this reckless budget resolution. Congress had an opportunity to start on a bipartisan note, to work on creating jobs, building an economy that works for everyone, and investing in our infrastructure. Instead, House s are ringing in the new year by repealing the Affordable Care Act, stripp...
2,017
1
13
1,906
567,382
388
1,038,330
E000179
177
Eliot
Engel
Eliot L. Engel
20,170,113
M
1947-02-18
69
1
0
Democrat
rep
NY
WE ARE MAKING A MISTAKE IF WE REPEAL OBAMACARE
the Affordable Care Act has improved the health care and financial security of every American, regardless of where he or she gets health insurance. prgtoken Healthcare costs have been growing at the slowest rate in more than 50 years. Seniors in the so-called Medicare doughnut hole have saved more than $23 billion on t...
2,017
1
13
1,148
567,509
407
1,038,059
W000822
1,074
Bonnie
Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson Coleman
20,170,113
F
1945-02-06
71
1
0
Democrat
rep
NJ
null
we are in week 2 of this 115th Congress, and, as promised, my colleagues and I are here to stand up for this good Nation. Unfortunately, House s cannot say the same. prgtoken Last night, they decided that nursing home coverage for millions of seniors, comprehensive health care for young children, and the benefits earne...
2,017
1
13
1,473
567,350
391
1,038,075
S001200
1,160
Darren
Soto
Darren Soto
20,170,113
M
1978-02-25
38
1
0
Democrat
rep
FL
null
here is my 1-minute breakdown on why I oppose repealing Care without replacement: prgtoken First, this law protects all Americans with preexisting conditions; second, it keeps all young adults on their parents' insurance until age 26; third, it protects all Americans from bankruptcy if they get sick by removing lifetim...
2,017
1
13
1,068
567,363
395
1,038,114
T000460
162
Mike
Thompson
Mike Thompson
20,170,113
M
1951-01-24
65
1
0
Democrat
rep
CA
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
. Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to repeal of the Affordable Care Act. prgtoken For 7 years, all we have heard from the s regarding health care is repeal and replace. prgtoken After 7 years and more than 60 votes, they still have not come up with the replace. This isn't just a talking point. This is literally a matter...
2,017
1
13
1,196
567,389
413
1,038,160
C001084
895
David
Cicilline
David N. Cicilline
20,170,113
M
1961-07-15
55
1
0
Democrat
rep
RI
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
for 8 years, House s have wrongly claimed that the Affordable Care Act will be catastrophic for hardworking Americans. prgtoken Here are the facts: since its passage, the ACA has helped cover 20 million previously uninsured Americans; 95 percent of America's children are now covered; almost 130 million Americans with p...
2,017
1
13
1,550
567,424
416
1,038,192
P000523
493
David
Price
David E. Price
20,170,113
M
1940-08-17
76
1
0
Democrat
rep
NC
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
I rise in strong opposition to this sham budget resolution. prgtoken After wringing their hands for the last 8 years about debt and deficits, today's resolution makes clear s care about fiscal discipline only when it is a ic President they are dealing with. This budget resolution would add $9.5 trillion to the debt prg...
2,017
1
13
1,591
567,443
390
1,038,200
V000081
495
Nydia
Velázquez
Nydia M. Velázquez
20,170,113
F
1953-03-28
63
1
0
Democrat
rep
NY
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
. I rise in strong opposition to this resolution if s go forward with this plan to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, 30 million Americans will lose health insurance. In New York State alone, 1.6 million of our neighbors--who gained coverage through ACA--will lose their health insurance and will see their health insura...
2,017
1
13
1,458
567,445
399
1,038,243
S000510
375
Adam
Smith
Adam Smith
20,170,113
M
1965-06-15
51
1
0
Democrat
rep
WA
PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM ACTIVE DUTY
such time as I may consume. prgtoken , first of all, I want to thank the chairman, and I want to thank the members of the Armed Services Committee. I think we had a very excellent debate on this issue yesterday in committee. A lot of very well thought-out opinions on both sides were expressed in a respectful way. prgto...
2,017
1
13
3,000
567,465
406
1,038,224
E000215
400
Anna
Eshoo
Anna G. Eshoo
20,170,113
F
1942-12-13
74
1
0
Democrat
rep
CA
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
. Mr. Chair, I rise today to express my grave concerns with the budget proposal for 2017. The budget before us today is a disaster for the American people. Not only does it add $9 trillion to the national debt and put our nation on the path to fiscal ruin, it begins the process of dismantling the Affordable Care prgtok...
2,017
1
13
2,886
567,455
382
1,038,118
L000580
1,020
Michelle
Lujan Grisham
Michelle Lujan Grisham
20,170,113
F
1959-10-24
57
1
0
Democrat
rep
NM
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
. Mr. Chair, I can tell you who is happy that the budget resolution will likely pass the House today, Big Pharma. Pharmaceutical companies are once again escaping any changes to a system which has repeatedly allowed them to prioritize profits over people and drive increases in out-of-pocket healthcare costs. prgtoken C...
2,017
1
13
2,035
567,392
415
1,038,032
D000482
528
Michael
Doyle
Michael F. Doyle
20,170,113
M
1953-08-05
63
1
0
Democrat
rep
PA
JEFFREY BALLOU
I rise today to recognize one of my constituents, Jeffrey Ballou, who takes up new responsibilities today as the 110th President of the National Press Club. prgtoken Jeff is a Pittsburgh native, the son of Geneva and Henry Ballou. He grew up in Pittsburgh's Homewood-Brushton neighborhood, and he attended Taylor Allderd...
2,017
1
13
2,500
567,331
387
1,038,044
H001064
1,013
Denny
Heck
Denny Heck
20,170,113
M
1952-07-29
64
1
0
Democrat
rep
WA
KEEP THE ACA
I have a constituent named Martha. She goes by Marty. prgtoken Marty was studying to earn her bachelor's degree in nursing at Pacific Lutheran University when she was diagnosed with rectal cancer. Not good. prgtoken Without medical insurance, as we all know, that is a certain death sentence. There is no other way about...
2,017
1
13
1,430
567,340
393
1,038,183
W000187
80
Maxine
Waters
Maxine Waters
20,170,113
F
1938-08-15
78
1
0
Democrat
rep
CA
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
I rise to oppose this budget, which is designed to repeal--not replace--Care. prgtoken I am adamant about this because of what I have witnessed all of my life. I am going to share with you--and some of you may have never heard of these things--that I have watched people die from preventable diseases. prgtoken I have wa...
2,017
1
13
1,687
567,438
383
1,038,110
K000391
1,141
Raja
Krishnamoorthi
Raja Krishnamoorthi
20,170,113
M
1973-07-19
43
1
0
Democrat
rep
IL
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
I am Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, and I represent the hardworking families of Chicago's west and northwest suburbs. prgtoken I rise today in strong opposition to S. Con. Res. 3. prgtoken Repealing without replacing the Affordable Care Act at the same time would devastate our economy and harm millions of middle clas...
2,017
1
13
1,029
567,385
411
1,038,255
R000608
1,158
Jacky
Rosen
Jacky Rosen
20,170,113
F
1957-08-02
59
1
0
Democrat
rep
NV
PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM ACTIVE DUTY
I rise in opposition to this legislation. prgtoken In the aftermath of World War II, leaders from both parties, who many in this House revere to this day, developed the principle of civilian control of our Armed Forces and codified it into law. They had seen the rise of fascism and communism, and held this principle de...
2,017
1
13
2,417
567,471
403
1,038,232
W000797
681
Debbie
Wasserman Schultz
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
20,170,113
F
1966-09-27
50
1
0
Democrat
rep
FL
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
. Mr. Chair, as a mother, a breast cancer survivor, and a proud Floridian, I rise today in strong opposition to the majority's irresponsible efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act. The facts speak for themselves: prgtoken 20 million Americans, including more than a million and a half Floridians, have obtained qualit...
2,017
1
13
2,569
567,460
384
1,038,205
M000087
10
Carolyn
Maloney
Carolyn B. Maloney
20,170,113
F
1946-02-19
70
1
0
Democrat
rep
NY
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
such time as I may consume. prgtoken Here we are more than 3 months into fiscal year 2017, debating a budget which is not really a budget resolution. Even the majority admits it is nothing more than a shell to help them repeal the Affordable Care Act. It doesn't contain any way to grow jobs and it doesn't contain any n...
2,017
1
13
3,000
567,447
412
1,038,186
S000185
173
Robert
Scott
Robert C. "Bobby" Scott
20,170,113
M
1947-04-30
69
1
0
Democrat
rep
VA
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
I rise in opposition to this budget resolution and its intent to compromise the health insurance of all Americans. prgtoken s continue to pursue the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, root and branch, despite the fact that there is no credible plan to deal with the chaos that this repeal will create. prgtoken Thirty mi...
2,017
1
13
1,556
567,440
418
1,038,035
K000009
147
Marcy
Kaptur
Marcy Kaptur
20,170,113
F
1946-06-17
70
1
0
Democrat
rep
OH
INTRODUCTION OF THE NO CONGRESSIONAL CONSENT FOR PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP TO ACCEPT FOREIGN EMOLUMENTS OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER
the Constitution clearly states: ``No Title of Nobility shall be granted by the United States: And no Person holding any office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State.'' ...
2,017
1
13
3,000
567,334
385
1,038,197
J000298
1,148
Pramila
Jayapal
Pramila Jayapal
20,170,113
F
1965-09-21
51
1
0
Democrat
rep
WA
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
I rise in strong opposition to this budget resolution. It begins the gutting of the Affordable Care Act, stripping health care for millions of working families across the Nation, including over three-quarters of a million in my home State of Washington. prgtoken Here is the bottom line: This repeal will put into chaos ...
2,017
1
13
1,353
567,444
417
1,038,023
B001281
982
Joyce
Beatty
Joyce Beatty
20,170,113
F
1950-03-12
66
1
0
Democrat
rep
OH
RECOGNIZING SIGNIFICANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY
on Monday, January 16, 2017, our nation will signify the tremendous life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Each year, on the third Monday in January, we remember and celebrate a man who led a non-violent movement that urged our country to become more fair and more just and provide equal opportunity for all. prg...
2,017
1
13
1,686
567,322
405
1,038,217
D000620
1,007
John
Delaney
John K. Delaney
20,170,113
M
1963-04-16
53
1
0
Democrat
rep
MD
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
. Mr. Chair, we all know that hard-edged partisan politics has not only eroded the confidence that the American people have in our government, but it has caused government to function to a very low standard. prgtoken In my 4 years that I have been in this Congress, I have never seen a better example of that than what w...
2,017
1
13
2,383
567,451
414
1,038,251
D000598
561
Susan
Davis
Susan A. Davis
20,170,113
F
1944-04-13
72
1
0
Democrat
rep
CA
PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION AGAINST APPOINTMENT OF PERSONS AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WITHIN SEVEN YEARS OF RELIEF FROM ACTIVE DUTY
I opposed similar legislation in a markup yesterday, and I cannot support it today. My concerns are not with the exceptional qualifications and decades of honorable service of General Mattis, but I am opposed to a process that has made this House irrelevant. prgtoken We have an obligation under the law to review this n...
2,017
1
13
2,055
567,469
392
1,038,046
G000551
659
Raúl
Grijalva
Raúl M. Grijalva
20,170,113
M
1948-02-19
68
1
0
Democrat
rep
AZ
NOT ATTENDING INAUGURATION
I rise today to tell my constituents that I will not be attending the inauguration of as our next President. prgtoken My absence is not motivated by disrespect for the office or motivated by disrespect for the government that we have in this great democracy but as an individual act, yes, of defiance at the disrespect s...
2,017
1
13
1,229
567,342
404
1,038,189
P000034
41
Frank
Pallone
Frank Pallone, Jr.
20,170,113
M
1951-10-30
65
1
0
Democrat
rep
NJ
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
. Mr. Chair, I have listened to every who spoke during this budget debate, and I am convinced they will repeal the ACA and run. There will never be a replacement because they don't have the votes for it. The s are ideologues. They don't believe we should regulate insurance companies or help people pay for their premium...
2,017
1
13
1,921
567,442
400
1,038,236
B001296
1,120
Brendan
Boyle
Brendan F. Boyle
20,170,113
M
1977-02-06
39
1
0
Democrat
rep
PA
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
it is interesting that after 6 years of the mantra of repeal and replace, here we are. And we have repeal and maybe replace at some point when we get around to it; although, that shouldn't be very surprising, considering. prgtoken What is Care? prgtoken More than 20 years ago, Senator Bob Dole, then the leader of the S...
2,017
1
13
1,995
567,462
402
1,038,043
H000874
75
Steny
Hoyer
Steny H. Hoyer
20,170,113
M
1939-06-14
77
1
0
Democrat
rep
MD
ACA AND AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
I absolutely disagree with the previous speaker. He is wrong. He is wrong on the facts. The fact is, the Affordable Care Act was on the table longer than any bill since I have been in Congress--which is 36 years--to read, to review, to analyze, and to make a decision. prgtoken Every American will be adversely affected ...
2,017
1
13
1,293
567,339
389
1,038,067
S000480
154
Louise
Slaughter
Louise McIntosh Slaughter
20,170,113
F
1929-08-14
87
1
0
Democrat
rep
NY
null
. for yielding me the time. prgtoken , it is unconscionable to me that the majority is prioritizing a repeal of the Affordable Care Act as its top priority for the 115th Congress as the Nation's infrastructure crumbles and as the cost of education continues to skyrocket. It is particularly outrageous that this budget p...
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13
2,019
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Steve
Cohen
Steve Cohen
20,170,113
M
1949-05-24
67
1
0
Democrat
rep
TN
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017
I have been listening to the debate, and I see the buzzwords that have been used about the repeal of the Affordable Care Act: ``patient-centered''--that sounds good--and ``against bureaucrats''--that sounds good. What they don't tell you is that it is for the insurance companies. prgtoken They say it leaves it patient-...
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13
2,591
567,461
410
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S001185
927
Terri
Sewell
Terri A. Sewell
20,170,113
F
1965-01-01
52
1
0
Democrat
rep
AL
SUPPORT FOR ACA--THE STORY OF ONE ALABAMIAN
More than 20 million Americans woke up today with the security of health coverage they didn't have 8 years ago. Of the Americans who stand to lose their health insurance under the GOP repeal plan, 82 percent are from working families, including 150,000 enrollees in my State of Alabama. prgtoken Despite facts, s have do...
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13
2,428
567,318
420
1,038,328
E000296
1,140
Dwight
Evans
Dwight Evans
20,170,113
M
1954-05-16
62
1
0
Democrat
rep
PA
SUPPORT OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
I stood in the well of this House some days ago, when I was sworn in, and basically said that I am not naive. prgtoken Today, I rise in support of the Affordable Care Act and oppose any effort to repeal it, which just took place. Since the ACA was enacted in 2010, the uninsured rate in Pennsylvania has fallen by 37 per...
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13
3,000
567,507
423
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M001160
677
Gwen
Moore
Gwen Moore
20,170,117
F
1951-04-18
65
1
0
Democrat
rep
WI
TRIBUTE TO MARLENE JOHNSON-ODOM
I rise today to pay tribute to my friend Marlene Johnson-Odom. She served as alderwoman on the City of Milwaukee Common Council for the sixth aldermanic district for more than 24 years. Ms. Johnson-Odom passed away on January 9, 2017. prgtoken Marlene Johnson-Odom was a lifelong Milwaukee resident. She was a product of...
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1
17
1,861
567,511
422
1,038,392
M000355
188
Mitch
McConnell
Mitch McConnell
20,170,117
M
1942-02-20
74
0
1
Republican
sen
KY
ORDERS FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2017
I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 4 p.m Friday, January 20; further, that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later in the...
2,017
1
17
509
567,544
430
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C001068
726
Steve
Cohen
Steve Cohen
20,170,120
M
1949-05-24
67
1
0
Democrat
rep
TN
RECOGNIZING THE 27TH ANNIVERSARY OF ``BLACK JANUARY''
I rise today to recognize the 27th anniversary of ``Black January'' in Azerbaijan, a day that commemorates Azerbaijan's stand against Soviet soldiers for independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity over all lands under Azerbaijani jurisdiction, and freedom from communism and dictatorship. prgtoken On the evening o...
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20
3,000
567,546
432
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G000574
1,116
Ruben
Gallego
Ruben Gallego
20,170,120
M
1979-11-20
37
1
0
Democrat
rep
AZ
HONORING MICHAEL J. KEENAN
I rise to honor Michael J. Keenan, who is retiring having served the interests of Arizona's working men and women with distinction since the mid-1970s. prgtoken Upon graduating from the University of Arizona, Mike attended Georgetown Law School. Not forgetting his working class roots or union family heritage, Mike retu...
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20
1,299
567,545
429
1,038,420
M000639
46
Robert
Menendez
Robert Menendez
20,170,120
M
1954-01-01
63
1
1
Democrat
sen
NJ
NOMINATIONS (Executive Session)
I rise to speak on the nomination of Gen. John F. Kelly to be Secretary of Homeland Security. This is a tremendously important position, especially in these dangerous and uncertain times, and it requires a highly qualified nominee who will be able to handle one of the most complex positions here in Washington, DC. Afte...
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20
3,000
567,561
426
1,038,415
M000303
113
John
McCain
John McCain
20,170,120
M
1936-08-29
80
0
1
Republican
sen
AZ
NOMINATIONS (Executive Session)
. Respectfully and with high regard, I would just ask my colleagues on the other side of the aisle--let's get this intelligence team to work. Let's put them together. We will have outstanding individuals in a time when, in the view of most observers, this Nation is in greater peril than it has been in 70 years. prgtoke...
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20
466
567,556
427
1,038,397
K000210
161
Peter
King
Peter T. King
20,170,120
M
1944-04-05
72
0
0
Republican
rep
NY
TRIBUTE TO FRANK TAYLOR
I rise today to recognize an extraordinary public servant and a dedicated leader of the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC), Brigadier General (Retired) Francis Xavier Taylor, the Under Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis at the Department of Homeland Security. Brig Gen Taylor came out of retirement in 2014 when the P...
2,017
1
20
2,920
567,548
428
1,038,398
M000355
188
Mitch
McConnell
Mitch McConnell
20,170,120
M
1942-02-20
74
0
1
Republican
sen
KY
INAUGURATION AND CABINET NOMINEES
in November's election, the people called for a new direction, a change from the last 8 years. Today, we took a meaningful step toward that new direction as we inaugurated a new President of the United States. prgtoken I think it is important for all Americans--regardless of party--to remember the significance of inaug...
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20
3,000
567,549
442
1,038,666
R000307
485
Pat
Roberts
Pat Roberts
20,170,123
M
1936-04-20
80
0
1
Republican
sen
KS
Welcoming A New Day In The Country (Executive Session)
I believe that to continue to delay confirmation of Congressman Mike Pompeo to serve as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency would be a real disservice to the Nation and to the security of the American people. prgtoken It was 2 weeks ago that I had the honor and privilege of introducing my colleague from Kansas ...
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1
23
3,000
567,707
458
1,038,496
C001103
1,071
Earl
Carter
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
20,170,123
M
1957-09-06
59
0
0
Republican
rep
GA
IN RECOGNITION OF WILEY WASDEN, JR.
I rise to honor Mr. Wiley Anderson Wasden, Jr from Savannah, Georgia, who passed away on January 18, 2017, just a few days shy of his 80th birthday. prgtoken Born in Millen, Georgia, to his parents, Wiley Senior and Katherine, Mr. Wasden moved to Savannah after graduating from high school in 1953. He then began studies...
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567,607