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VITO FOSSELLA TO ACT AS SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE ON THIS DAY. SIGNED, J. DENNIS HASTERT, SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:...
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THE CLERK, -
FROM TEMPLE BETHEL, LAO CRUCES, IN. THE CHAPLAIN: DEAR GOD, AUTHOR OF LIFE, CREATOR OF ALL, AS
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WE GATHER TODAY IN THIS HISTORY -PACKED AWESOME CHAMBER, WE ASK YOUR BLESSING ON OUR ESTEEMED REPRESENTATIVES AS THEY CONTINUE TO
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THE CHAPLAIN, -
HELP CHART A COURSE FOR OUR NATION AND ITS CITIZENS. ALTHOUGH THE TIMES IN WHICH WE ARE BLESSED TO LIVE PROVIDE THEM WITH MANY LEGISLATIVE CHALLENGES,...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. THE AYES HAVE T THE JOURNAL STANDS APPROVED. MR. MCNULTY: MR. SPEAKER, I OBJECT TO THE VOTE ON THE GROUNDS THAT A QUORUM...
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McNulty, Michael - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 8 OF RULE 20, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THIS QUESTION ARE POSTPONED.
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE POINT OF ORDER IS WITHDRAWN. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WILL BE LED BY THE GENTLEMAN FROM NEW YORK, MR.
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McNulty, Michael - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
MCNULTY. MR. MCNULTY: I WOULD INVITE EVERYONE TO JOIN
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WITH THE SPEAKER AND THE MEMBERS IN THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO OUR FLAG. I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO THE REPUBLIC...
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McNulty, Michael - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
ALL. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CHAIR WILL ENTERTAIN ONE, ONE-MINUTE SPEECH AT THIS POINT. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM IN RISE?...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IN. HE'S PLAYED AN IMPORTANT ROLL -- THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION, THE GENTLEMAN IS RECOGNIZED FOR ONE MINUTE. MR.
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SKEEN: SINCE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FIRST SYNAGOGUE IN 1883, IN HAS BENEFITED FROM THE WISDOM OF MANY LEARNED JEWISH LEADERS, RABBI KANE HAS CONTINUED...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO, AND HE WAS
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Skeen, Joe - U.S. Representative, [R] New Mexico
ORDAINED FROM HEBREW UNION COLLEGE IN 19 70. 230R HIS LONG RECORD -- FOR HIS LONG RECORD OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE, HE RECEIVED A DOCTOR OFDY VINIT...
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Skeen, Joe - U.S. Representative, [R] New Mexico
AND H.R. 2357, THE YEAS AND NAYS. THE CHAIR WILL REDUCE TO FIVE MINUTES THE TIME FOR ANY ELECTRONIC VOTE AFTER THE FIRST SUCH VOTE IN THIS SERIES....
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McNulty, Michael - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
15-MI
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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Unidentified Speaker, -
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Unidentified Speaker, -
ENTERTAIN 15 ONE-MINUTES AT THIS TIME. THE HOUSE WILL BE IN ORDER. THE HOUSE WILL BE IN ORDER. WILL MEMBERS PLEASE SUSPEND THEIR CONVERSATIONS ON...
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Dreier, David - U.S. Representative, [R] California
THE FIRST TO VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FOR THE U.S. CAPITOL VISITORS CENTER. AND JUST LAST MONTH, HE UNDERWROTE OUR IMPORTANT TRIP TO NEW YORK TO MEMORIALIZE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ACT. COPYRIGHT PROTECTION ENCOURAGES AND REWARDS AUTHORS BUT AS THE SUPREME COURT STATED, PRIVATE MOTIVATION MUST ULTIMATELY SERVE THE CAUSE OF PROMOTING...
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Lofgren, Zoe - U.S. Representative, [D] California
TO PREVENT DIGITAL PIRATES WITHOUT TREATING EVERY CONSUMER AS ONE. YES, DIGITAL ALLOWS PERFECT COPIES TO BE DISTRIBUTED OVER THE INTERNET, BUT DIGITAL...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OF HATE SPEECH AND COMMENTARY IN THAT REGION SUGGESTING THAT AL
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MR. PITTS, -
QAEDA WAS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE ATTACK ON
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Pitts, Joseph "Joe" - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
9-11. THE AMBASSADOR RIGHTLY POINTED OUT THAT THERE IS OVERWHELMING AND CONCLUSIVE PROOF THAT AL QAEDA PLANNED AND EXECUTED THE ATTACK, INCLUDING AL...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE POPULATION. AND WOMEN ACCOUNT FOR 85% OF THE VICTIMS OF
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Unidentified Speaker, -
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. BUT ONLY HALF OF
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FEMALE VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE REPORT AN INJURY AND OF THOSE,
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Capps, Lois - U.S. Representative, [D] California
ONLY 20% SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. MR. SPEAKER, ALONG WITH MANY OF MY COLLEAGUES, I HAVE BEEN WORKING TO ADDRESS AND COMBAT THE PREVALENCE OF DOMESTIC...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OF TRANSPORTATION THAT PROVIDES CONSISTENT MODES
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Unidentified Speaker, -
OF TRANSIT TO THE PUBLIC. THE BILL RECOGNIZES
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY WHICH HAS CONTINUALLY PROVIDED US WITH A SAFE AND EFFICIENT SYSTEM OF ROADWAYS.
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Miller, Gary G. - U.S. Representative, [R] California
THE TRUCKING AND RAIL HAVE I WHICH ENSURES EACH TOWN IN AMERICA IS PROVIDED WITH THE GOODS AND SERVICES THEY NEED AND OUR SYSTEM OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
LINES. IN JULY OF THIS YEAR,
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Pence, Mike - U.S. Representative, [R] Indiana
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LABORED MIGHTILY FOR HOURS AND DAYS AND WEEKS TO CRAFT LEGISLATION CREATING A NEW DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY. WE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
YEAR, WE PAID AN AVERAGE OF $13 MILLION A DAY FOR OIL.
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MR. REHBERG, -
THIS MUST END. BECAUSE AMERICA DOES NOT HAVE A
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY PLAN, WE CONTINUE TO PURCHASE OIL FROM THE MIDDLE
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Rehberg, Dennis "Denny" - U.S. Representative, [R] Montana
EAST. BUT THERE IS A BALANCED PLAN AND IT DOES INCLUDE INCREASING DOMESTIC OIL PRODUCKS. MORE DOMESTIC OIL WILL GIVE US A STABLE SUPPLY AND ALLOW US...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS RISE? MR. WELLER: MR. SPEAKER, PURSUANT TO HOUSE RESOLUTION 547, I CALL UP...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRO TEMPORE: THE CLERK WILL REPORT THE TITLE OF THE RESOLUTION.
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Weller, Gerald "Jerry" C. - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
THE CLERK: HOUSE RESOLUTION 543, RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE THAT CONGRESS SHOULD COMPLETE ACTION ON H.R. 4019, MAKING MARRIAGE TAX...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
30 MINUTES. THE CHAIR
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THE CLERK, -
RECOGNIZES THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS. MR. WELLER: THANK YOU, MR. SPEAKER. I YIELD MYSELF SUCH TIME AS I MAY CONSUME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE THAT CONGRESS SHOULD COMPLETE ACTION ON H.R. 4019, BEFORE THE HOUSE TODAY. H.R. 4019, WHICH PASSED THE HOUSE ON JUNE
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MR. WELLER, -
13, 2002, BY AN OVERWHELMING BIPARTISAN VOTE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OF
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Weller, Gerald "Jerry" C. - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
271-142, MAKES THE MARRIAGE TAX PENALTY RELIEF PROVISIONS OF THE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND TAX RELIEF ACT OF 2001 PERMANENT. THERE ARE 42 MILLION AMERICAN...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BASICALLY ASKS THE SENATE
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Matsui, Robert T. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
TO CONSIDER A BILL THAT WE PASSED SOME MONTHS AGO AND SENT TO THE SENATE. WHAT'S SOMEWHAT INTERESTING ABOUT THIS RESOLUTION IS THAT WHEN ONE SENDS...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA.
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Weller, Gerald "Jerry" C. - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM PENNSYLVANIA. MR. PITTS: MR. SPEAKER, I RISE IN SUPPORT OF H.RES. 543, AND WENT WANT TO COMMEND THE GENTLEMAN...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FAMILIES, I THINK IT'S SAFE
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Pitts, Joseph "Joe" - U.S. Representative, [R] Pennsylvania
TO SAY OUR COUNTRY WOULDN'T BE THE GREAT COUNTRY THAT IT IS TODAY. BUT THIS GOVERNMENT FOR FAR TOO LONG HAS BEEN ACTUALLY PUNISHING FAMILIES FOR STAYING...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IMPORTANT JUST
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Matsui, Robert T. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
TO RECIPROCATE AND ADVISE THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS THAT IN THE STATE OF NOIL 169,000 UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE -- STATE OF ILLINOIS 169,000 UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IT
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MR. LEVIN, -
DEEPER. AND AS MR. MATSUI HAS POINTED OUT, WHAT YOU
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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Levin, Sander Martin - U.S. Representative, [D] Michigan
ARE DIGGING OUT ARE SOCIAL SECURITY MONEYS. THESE ARE MONEYS THAT PEOPLE PAY IN TAXES FOR SOCIAL SECURITY. AND THAT IS THE HEIGHT OF FISCAL IRRESPONSIBILITY....
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ARE 61,086
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MR. WELLER, -
MARRIED COUPLES, SO IF YOU MULTIPLY THAT BY TWO, THAT'S
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
122,000 TAXPAYERS IN THE 12TH DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN WHO WILL PAY HIGHER TAXES JUST BECAUSE THEY'RE MARRIED IF WE FAIL TO
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Weller, Gerald "Jerry" C. - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
MAKE ELIMINATION OF THE MARRIAGE TAX PENALTY PERMANENT. I YIELD THREE MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. CUNNINGHAM. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE:...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BILLS. I AM VERY CAREFUL, I AM NOT GOING TO BADMOUTH THE SENATE. I AM JUST STATING A FACT. THEY HAVE ONLY SENT
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Cunningham, Randall "Duke" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
US TWO APPROPRIATIONS BILLS, DEFENSE AND MILCON, WHICH WE ARE GOING TO ACT UPON. WE HAVE SENT THEM 54 BILLS THAT THE SENATE HAS NOT ACTED UPON. SOME...
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Cunningham, Randall "Duke" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
YIELD MYSELF ONE MINUTE. THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA, MR. CUNNINGHAM, WHO I HAVE A DEEP AMOUNT OF RESPECT FOR AND IS REALLY A WONDERFUL COLLEAGUE...
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Matsui, Robert T. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
MONTHS AGO, BUT I DON'T THINK IT WOULD MAKE HIM FEEL BETTER THAT WE SENT THE SENATE A RESOLUTION TO ASK THEM TO TAKE ACTION. I DON'T THINK THAT WILL...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
COST THIS NATION TWO MILLION
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Cardin, Benjamin "Ben" L. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
JOBS SINCE MARCH OF LAST YEAR. HARD-WORKING PEOPLE WHO CAN'T FIND EMPLOYMENT. PEOPLE THROUGH NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN WHO ARE NOW DRAWING UNEMPLOYMENT...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WHY WE ARE HERE TODAY, TO TALK
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Weller, Gerald "Jerry" C. - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
ABOUT EE LIMB NEAGS OF -- ELIMINATION OF THE MARRIAGE TAX PENALTY. I YIELD TO MY COLLEAGUE. MR. CUNNINGHAM: I WANT TO TELL MY COLLEAGUE, I HAVE A ...
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Cunningham, Randall "Duke" - U.S. Representative, [R] California
A MONTH. TAKE A LOOK AT THAT AND HOW IT'S AFFECTED EVERY JOB IN CALIFORNIA. THEY ARE BAILING OUT. WE HAVE THE HIGHEST WORKMAN'S COMP OF ANY IN THE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
KLECZKA: MR. SPEAKER, I AM COMING TO
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MR. MATSUI, -
THIS SIDE OF THE AISLE THIS MORNING SO MY REMARKS CAN BE HEARD BY MY REPUBLICAN COLLEAGUES, ESPECIALLY MR. WELLER. WHAT ARE WE DOING
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| 01:25:27 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HERE TODAY? WE HAVE BEFORE US A RESOLUTION WHICH TELLS THE SENATE TO TAKE UP LEGISLATION TO MAKE
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| 01:25:38 |
Kleczka, Gerald "Jerry" D. - U.S. Representative, [D] Wisconsin
THE MARRIAGE TAX REPEAL PERMANENT. ALL RIGHT, WELL, ARE THEY GOING TO GET THIS RESOLUTION AND TAKE IT UP? NO, BECAUSE THEY'RE DEBATING HOMELAND SECURITY....
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
STANLEY GREENBERG --
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Weller, Gerald "Jerry" C. - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
ROBERT SCHRUM IN THE DEMOCRACY CORPS NOTED TO THE DEMOCRATS THAT THEY NEED TO GET BEHIND SOME OF THEIR OWN INITIATIVES ON TAX CUTS AND MAKING PERMANENT...
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| 01:31:29 |
Crane, Philip "Phil" M. - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
PUNISH DUAL WAGE-EARNING FAMILIES IN THIS REGARD IS ABSOLUTELY OBJECT SCENE. CONGRESS DID THE RIGHT THING IN PROVIDING SIGNIFICANT RELIEF FOR OVER...
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| 01:33:07 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FAMILY IN THIS COUNTRY AND EVERY INDIVIDUAL IN THIS
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MR. MATSUI, -
COUNTRY HAS BEEN AS FORTUNATE AS WE HAVE. SOME INDIVIDUALS IN THIS COUNTRY HAVE HAD THEIR MARRIAGES CUT SHORT BY
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| 01:33:17 |
Doggett, Lloyd - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
WAR. INDEED, THE VERY DIFFERENCE IN THE TAX CODE THAT IS CURRENTLY CALLED THE MARRIAGE PENALTY ORIGINATED WHEN A WORLD WAR II WIDOW, WHO HAD LOST...
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| 01:36:46 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TWO MARRIED PEOPLE LIVING TOGETHER WHO
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| 01:36:48 |
Weller, Gerald "Jerry" C. - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
ARE ALL IN THE WORK FORCE DO NOT PAY HIGHER TAXES. SO WHETHER YOU ARE SINGLE OR MARRIED, WE MAKE THE TAX CODE NEUTRAL SO THAT MARRIED COUPLES DO NOT...
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| 01:37:36 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
NOT PENALIZED. THE MARRIAGE
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Ryun, Jim - U.S. Representative, [R] Kansas
PENALTY TAX DISCOURAGES COUPLES FROM ENTERING THE SACRED INSTITUTION OF MARRIAGE. MARRIED COUPLES WITH STAY-AT-HOME MOTHERS OFTEN HAVE TO SEEK OUT...
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| 01:38:40 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
I BEGIN MY REMARKS. I WOULD APPRECIATE THAT
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| 01:38:43 |
Matsui, Robert T. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
OPPORTUNITY. MR. WELLER. MR. WELLER, AT THE END OF MOST OF MY
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
COLLEAGUES' COMMENTS, YOU HAVE POINTED OUT
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| 01:38:54 |
Visclosky, Peter "Pete" J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Indiana
YOUR ASSERTION AS TO HOW MANY COUPLES, WORKING FAMILIES AT ALL WOULD BE BENEFITED. I'M FROM THE FIRST DISTRICT IN INDIANA. I THOUGHT PERHAPS WE COULD...
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| 01:39:30 |
MR. WELLER, -
ONLY PEOPLE WHO SUFFER THE MARRIAGE PENALTY
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| 01:39:33 |
Visclosky, Peter "Pete" J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Indiana
TAX ARE THOSE WORKING. THERE ARE 54,601 COUPLES IN YOUR DISTRICT WHO ARE WORKING AND SUFFER THE MARRIAGE PENALTY TAX. MR.
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| 01:39:41 |
MR. WELLER, -
VISSCLOSK -- MR. VISCLOSKY: I TAKE MY TIME BACK. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CHAIR WOULD APPRECIATE THE COURTESY OF ALL MEMBERS
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| 01:39:48 |
MR. VISSCLOSKIE, -
IN ONLY SPEAKING WHEN YIELDING TIME. MR. VISCLOSKY: I ALSO
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| 01:39:51 |
MR. WELLER, -
HAVE A STATISTIC. THERE USED TO BE 6,700 WORKING FAMILIES IN THE FIRST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT. THEY ARE NOT GOING TO BE BENEFITED BY THIS
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| 01:40:04 |
MR. VISCLOSKY, -
RESOLUTION. AND NOT BECAUSE OF THE REASONS THAT
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| 01:40:06 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MR. MATSUI STATED THAT THIS IS MEANINGLESS FOR THE NEXT EIGHT YEARS. IT'S BECAUSE
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| 01:40:12 |
Visclosky, Peter "Pete" J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Indiana
THEY HAVE LOST THEIR JOB SINCE GEORGE BUSH BECAME PRESIDENT AND THE 107TH CONGRESS BEGAN, 6,700 PEOPLE DON'T HAVE PAYCHECK. THEY DON'T HAVE TO WORRY...
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| 01:42:20 |
MR. MATSUI, -
ON 4646, TO PROVIDE PEOPLE WHO USED TO HAVE A
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Visclosky, Peter "Pete" J. - U.S. Representative, [D] Indiana
JOB WITH SOME REAL HEALTH CARE PROTECTION. THAT'S WHAT WE OUGHT TO BE DOING TODAY. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS. MR. WELLER:...
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| 01:42:50 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO,
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Weller, Gerald "Jerry" C. - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
MR. PORTMAN, WHO HAS BEEN A REAL LEADER TO HELP WORKING FAMILIES. MR. PORTMAN: I THANK THE SPEAKER AND MR. WESTERLY FOR YIELDING TO ME. I WANT TO...
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| 01:43:19 |
Portman, Rob - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
WHO ARE MARRIED SHOULDN'T PAY HIGHER TAXES THAN THOSE WHO MIGHT BE LIVING TOGETHER BUT NOT IN MARRIAGE, AS INDIVIDUALS. AND THAT'S THE PRINCIPLE BEHIND...
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| 01:46:34 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FROM CALIFORNIA FOR YIELDING THE
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| 01:46:36 |
Matsui, Robert T. - U.S. Representative, [D] California
TIME. TIME AND TIME AGAIN THIS YEAR, RATHER THAN BEING IN A POSTURE TO WORK WITH MY FRIENDS
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| 01:46:45 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE AISLE ON ISSUES THAT REALLY MATTER, THE BUDGET, THE ECONOMY, SOCIAL SECURITY, HEALTH
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| 01:46:53 |
Becerra, Xavier - U.S. Representative, [D] California
CARE, CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY, GROWING UNEMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION , INSTEAD OF WORKING ON THOSE ISSUES, WE FIND OURSELVES AGAIN DEBATING IMPRUDENT AND...
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| 01:50:57 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
NOTE TO THE GENTLEMAN WHO SPOKE IN OPPOSITION
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| 01:50:59 |
MR. BECERRA, -
TO ELIMINATING THE MARRIAGE TAX PENALTY THAT THERE ARE 700,000 MARRIED
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| 01:51:04 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WORKING COUPLES IN CALIFORNIA
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MR. WELLER, -
AND 44,685 MARRIED
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| 01:51:08 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WORKING COUPLES IN THE 30TH DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA WHO WILL FACE HIGHER
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| 01:51:12 |
Weller, Gerald "Jerry" C. - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
TAXES UNLESS WE MAKE PERMANENT THE ELIMINATION OF THE MARRIAGE TAX PENALTY. AT THIS TIME I WOULD BE HAPPY TO YIELD TWO MINUTES TO THE GENTLEMAN FROM CALIFORNIA,...
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| 01:51:40 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HUSSEIN IS IN IRAQ, BECAUSE
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| 01:51:42 |
Cox, C. Christopher - U.S. Representative, [R] California
WE ARE WORRIED ABOUT THE ECONOMY AND SO ON, WE OUGHT TO RAISE TAXES ON EVERYONE AND WE OUGHT TO DO SO ON SCHEDULE, A LITTLE LESS THAN 10 YEARS FROM...
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| 01:53:54 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PERHAPS THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS COULD TAKE ADDITIONAL TIME. I HAVE ONE ADDITIONAL SPEAKER WHO WILL CLOSE, AND AS A RESULT OF THAT, PERHAPS THE GENTLEMAN
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| 01:54:05 |
MR. MATSUI, -
FROM ILLINOIS COULD CONSUME HIS TIME AND THEN CLOSE -- HE
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| 01:54:08 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WILL BE THE FINAL SPEAKER. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE CHAIR WOULD MAKE A CORRECTION. THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS HAS 7 1/2 MINUTES. THE CHAIR
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| 01:54:14 |
MR. MATSUI, -
WOULD RECOGNIZE THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS. MR. WELLER: MR. SPEAKER, WE HAVE NO REMAINING SPEAKERS. I KNOW -- I BELIEVE I HAVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE AND...
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| 01:54:31 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN FROM THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS, A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE, MR. NEAL,
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| 01:54:37 |
MR. WELLER, -
TO CLOSE. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM MASSACHUSETTS. MR. NEAL: I ASK PERMISSION TO REVISE AND EXTEND MY REMARKS.
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| 01:54:46 |
MR. MATSUI, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT OBJECTION. MR. NEAL: THERE IS AN EASY WAY TO CLEAR UP THESE BUDGET DIFFERENCES WE HAVE TODAY. I PROPOSE FORMALLY THAT...
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| 01:54:59 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PURSE. THE MOST EGREGIOUS VIOLATORS OF BUDGET DISCIPLINE
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| 01:55:04 |
MR. NEAL, -
HERE TEND TO BE THOSE WHO PONTIFICATE IN THE WELL
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| 01:55:06 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OF THIS HOUSE
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| 01:55:08 |
Neal, Richard - U.S. Representative, [D] Massachusetts
ABOUT SPENDING REGULARLY. NOW, WE HAVE TALKED ABOUT THE MARRIAGE PENALTY. IN LIGHT OF THE FACT THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES HAS REQUESTED...
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| 01:57:55 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TRIES TO DISTRACT FROM THE ISSUE THAT'S BEFORE US
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| 01:57:58 |
MR. WELLER, -
TODAY. AND THE ISSUE THAT'S BEFORE US TODAY IS DO
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| 01:58:02 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WE PERMANENTLY ELIMINATE THE MARRIAGE TAX PENALTY FOR 42 MILLION MARRIED, WORKING COUPLES WHO BENEFIT FROM THE BUSH
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| 01:58:10 |
Weller, Gerald "Jerry" C. - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
TAX CUT? UNFORTUNATELY BECAUSE OF A RULE IN THE SENATE, IT HAD TO BE TEMPORARY. WELL, WE HAVE OFTEN ASKED IN THIS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WHETHER...
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Weller, Gerald "Jerry" C. - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
NOT PRESENT AND MAKE A POINT OF ORDER A QUORUM IS NOT PRESENT. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 8 OF RULE 20, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THIS...
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McNulty, Michael - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
I DEMAND THE YEAS AND NAYS. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN HAS ALREADY REQUESTED A VOTE, THE CHAIR HAS ALREADY POSTPONED VOTE PURSUANT TO ...
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McNulty, Michael - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
20. MR. WELLER: MR. SPEAKER. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM ILLINOIS. MR. WELLER: I ALSO WANT TO ASK UNANIMOUS CONSENT THAT ALL MEMBERS...
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MR. WESTERLY, -
DAYS IN WHICH TO REVISE AND EXTEND THEIR REMARKS AND TO INCLUDE EXTRANEOUS MATERIAL ON THE SUBJECT OF THE RESOLUTION. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: WITHOUT
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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MR. WELLER, -
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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Weller, Gerald "Jerry" C. - U.S. Representative, [R] Illinois
OBJECTION.
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO RISE? MR. NEY: MR. SPEAKER, PURSUANT TO THE ORDER OF THE HOUSE OF THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SHOULD EXAM ITS EXISTING STATUTES,
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MR. NEY, -
PRACTICES, AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING SPECIAL ELECTIONS SO THAT IN THE EVENT OF A CATASTROPHE VACANCIES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAY BE FILLED...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
FASHION. E SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT
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Ney, Bob - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
TO THE ORDER OF HOUSE OF THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2002, THE GENTLEMAN FROM OHIO, MR. NEY, AND THE GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND, MR. HOYER, THE GENTLEMAN FROM...
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| 02:08:18 |
Ney, Bob - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
CONTINUITY ISSUES THE WORKING GROUP IS CO-CHAIRED BY HOUSE POLICY COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN CHRISTOPHER COX AND DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS
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| 02:08:26 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CHAIRMAN, MARTIN FROST. I WANT TO THANK BOTH
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| 02:08:28 |
Ney, Bob - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
GENTLEMEN FOR THEIR EFFORTS ON THIS VERY IMPORTANT PIECE OF WORK, AS WELL AS ALL PARTICIPANTS IN THE WORKING GROUP ON BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE AND...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE STATES TO EXAMINE THEIR LAWS REGARDING THE CONDUCT OF SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE HOUSE.
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Hoyer, Steny H. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
THE PURPOSE, AS HAS BEEN SAID, IS TO ENSURE IN THE EVENT OF A CATASTROPHE THE STATES WILL CONDUCT SPECIAL ELECTIONS AS EXPEDITIOUSLY AS POSSIBLE. THE...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MY FRIEND AND COLLEAGUE FROM MARYLAND. MR. HOYER: AND AS I TURNED AROUND, I SAW BRIAN BAIRD FROM WASHINGTON STATE SITTING HERE AND IT WAS AN OVERSIGHT...
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MR. COX, -
THIS MATTER, BUT ALSO TO THE COUNTRY. AND I WANT TO CONGRATULATE BRIAN BAIRD FOR HIS SINGULAR FOCUS ON THIS CRITICAL
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Hoyer, Steny H. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
ISSUE. I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FOR YIELDING. MR. COX: AND I THANK THE GENTLEMAN FROM MARYLAND, MR. HOYER, FOR RAISING THE POINT BECAUSE IT IS A GOOD...
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| 02:18:46 |
Cox, C. Christopher - U.S. Representative, [R] California
THAT IS BEING DONE BECAUSE THE HARD WORK IS BEING DONE BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, FOR GOOD REASON. THIS IS A GRIZZLY TOPIC, NUMBER ONE. NOBODY LIKES TO THINK...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE FOUNDING FATHERS, WITH GREAT WISDOM, DRAFTED -- CRAFTED A
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MR. CANTOR, -
GOVERNMENT OF ENDURING STABILITY WITH THE FLEXIBILITY TO SURVIVE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE SHOCKS AND
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Cantor, Eric - U.S. Representative, [R] Virginia
STRAINS OF 226 YEARS. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN IMPOSSIBLE FOR THEM TO FORESEE THE EVENTS OF LAST SEPTEMBER WITH PASSENGER JETS FULL OF FUEL SMASHING INTO...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
COLLEAGUES FROM TEXAS AND CALIFORNIA, MR. COX AND
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MR. COX, -
FROM FROST, WHICH EXPRESSES THE SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I WAS THAT ALL STATES SHOULD EXAMINE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THEIR LAWS TO FILL VACANCIES IN THE HOUSE WITH AN EYE TOWARDS EXPEDITING PROCEDURES FOR
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Linder, John E. - U.S. Representative, [R] Georgia
SUCH ELECTIONS IN THE CASE OF SUCH A CATASTROPHE. MR. SPEAKER, THE UNITED STATES AMERICA LEARNED MANY LESSONS ABOUT THE NEED FOR ENHANCED HOMELAND...
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| 02:29:10 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
EXPERTISE AND HARD WORK ON THIS INITIATIVE,
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Cox, C. Christopher - U.S. Representative, [R] California
AND ALSO THE AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE AND THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION, WHO IN ADDITION TO THEIR SCHOLARLY STUDIES ON THESE SUBJECTS HAVE CONVENED A...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
CONGRESS WOULD FUNCTION IN THE AFTERMATH OF A TERRORIST ATTACK. THIS IS NOT AN
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MR. FROST, -
IDLE QUESTION, MR. SPEAKER. SEPTEMBER 11 MADE CLEAR ONCE AND FOR ALL
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
JUST HOW VULNERABLE THE U.S.
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Frost, Jonas "Martin" Martin - U.S. Representative, [D] Texas
CONGRESS IS TO SUCH AN ATTACK. FOR THE PAST YEAR, MANY OF US IN WASHINGTON HAVE BELIEVED THAT IF NOT FOR THE COURAGE OF THE PASSENGERS OF UNITED FLIGHT...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MAY BE, HOPEFULLY, WE WILL NEVER NEED THIS
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Baird, Brian - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
LEGISLATION, BUT IF IT IS EVER NEEDED, IT MAY BE ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS WE WILL EVER DO IN OUR LIFETIME AND DURING OUR SERVICE TO THIS CONGRESS....
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| 02:37:07 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
GROUP AND ORIGINAL
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MR. FROST, -
CO-SPONSOR OF THIS LEGISLATION, I STRONGLY URGE MY COLLEAGUES TO
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SUPPORT HOUSE RESOLUTION 559, TO ADDRESS PROBLEMS WITH OUR METHOD OF
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MR. LANGEVIN, -
FILLING VACANCIES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. THE CONSTITUTION DECLARES THAT MEMBERS
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OF THE HOUSE MUST BE
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Langevin, James "Jim" - U.S. Representative, [D] Rhode Island
POPULARLY ELECTED. HOWEVER, THE SPECTER OF TERRORISM NOTABLY REPORTS THE CAPITOL WAS AN INTENDED TARGET ON SEPTEMBER 11, REMIND US MASS CASUALTIES...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
THE POSSIBILITY OF OUR OWN DEMISE. I DON'T AGREE WITH THAT
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MR. FROST, -
STATEMENT AT ALL. I THINK MEMBERS OF CONGRESS ARE VERY MUCH
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
AWARE OF THE POTENTIAL RISKS
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Snyder, Victor "Vic" - U.S. Representative, [D] Arkansas
AND THREATS OUT THERE, BUT IT IS A COMPLICATED TOPIC. ONE OF THE COMPLICATIONS IS WE WORK IN A FEDERAL SYSTEM, WHERE THERE ARE BOTH STATE RESPONSIBILITIES...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
RISE IN STRONG SUPPORT OF THIS RESOLUTION.
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MR. COX, -
AND AS HAS BEEN SAID, IT'S A SIMPLE, STRAIGHTFORWARD BIPARTISAN BUT VERY IMPORTANT MEASURE TO URGE ALL OF THE STATES WITH
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
UTMOST SERIOUSNESS AND FOCUS TO LOOK AT
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Vitter, David - U.S. Representative, [R] Louisiana
THEIR ELECTION LAWS AND ENSURE THAT SPECIAL ELECTIONS WOULD HAPPEN AS EXPEDITIOUSLY AS POSSIBLE, PARTICULARLY IN THE EVENT OF A DISASTER THAT KILLED...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ENORMOUS AND VERY PROFESSIONAL RESOURCE FOR US IN OUR WORK. MR.
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Cox, C. Christopher - U.S. Representative, [R] California
SPEAKER, I WOULD RESERVE THE BALANCE OF MY TIME. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN RESERVES THE BALANCE OF HIS TIME. THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS. ...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
COUNTY AUDITOR. THESE FOLKS HELPED US UNDERSTAND THAT EVEN
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MR. FROST, -
IN OPTIMAL CIRCUMSTANCES, A SPECIAL ELECTION WOULD PROBABLY TAKE AT LEAST 60 DAYS,
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
MORE LIKE 90. AND IN WASHINGTON STATE, FOR EXAMPLE, WE MAY
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Baird, Brian - U.S. Representative, [D] Washington
A-- MAIL OUR BALLOTS OUT THREE WEEKS BEFORE THE ELECTION. IF YOU'RE GOING TO GET AN ELECTION DONE IN TWO MONTHS, YOU'VE ESSENTIALLY GOT A WEEK TO...
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| 02:50:33 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
AND I WANT TO COMMEND MY COLLEAGUES, PARTICULARLY MR. COX AND MR. BAIRD AND FROST FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP IN THIS VERY
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| 02:50:38 |
Cox, C. Christopher - U.S. Representative, [R] California
IMPORTANT ISSUE. AND I STRONGLY URGE ALL MY COLLEAGUES TO SUPPORT H.J.RES. 559. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY THAT LEAVES LARGE NUMBERS OF THE HOUSE
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
VACANT, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WILL
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Chabot, Steven - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
HAVE LOST MUCH OF ITS REPRESENTATIVE CHARACTER. THERE ARE, HOWEVER, STATUTORY SOLUTIONS TO THIS PROBLEM, AND THE CONSTITUTION LEAVES IT TO THE STATES...
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
SPEAKER. MR. SPEAKER, WHAT WE'VE HEARD THUS FAR THIS AFTERNOON SHOULD BE
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MR. FROST, -
VERY SOBERING TO ALL OF US. WE'RE ASKING THE STATES IN THIS RESOLUTION TO JOIN
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
IN A THOROUGH EXAMINATION OF THEIR ROLE, WHAT THEY CAN DO TO HELP US WITH THESE PROBLEMS. BUT THE PROBLEMS
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| 02:54:11 |
Cox, C. Christopher - U.S. Representative, [R] California
ARE MANYFOLD. IT IS NOT SIMPLY A QUESTION OF SOLVING THE SPECIAL ELECTION PROBLEM, IT'S NOT SIMPLY A QUESTION OF SOLVING THE PRESIDENTIAL SUCCESSION...
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| 03:10:04 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
AMENDMENT IS CONSIDERED READ AND ORDERED. THE QUESTION IS ON ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION.
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MR. COX, -
ALL THOSE IN FAVOR SAY AYE. THOSE OPPOSED, NO. THE AYES HAVE IT. >> MR. SPEAKER. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: THE GENTLEMAN FROM TEXAS. MR. FROST: I OBJECT...
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| 03:10:18 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
PRESENT. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 8 OF RULE 20, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THIS QUESTION ARE POSTPONED. THE POINT OF ORDER IS
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Unidentified Speaker, -
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
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McNulty, Michael - U.S. Representative, [D] New York
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
WITHDRAWN. FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM FLORIDA RISE? FOR WHAT PURPOSE DOES THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM FLORIDA RISE? MRS. MEEK: MR. SPEAKER,...
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| 03:11:37 |
MRS. MEEK, -
SUCH ACTIONS AS MAY BE APPROPRIATE. ONE, TO CONVENE A PUBLIC MEETING OF THE MANAGERS ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE AND THE MANAGERS ON THE PART OF THE SENATE
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| 03:11:46 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
AND, TWO, TO ENSURE THAT A
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THE CLERK, -
CONFERENCE REPORT IS FILED ON THE BILL PRIOR TO OCTOBER 4, 2002. THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE: PURSUANT TO HOUSE RULE, THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM FLORIDA, MRS....
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ON H.R. 3295, THE ELECTION REFORM LEGISLATION, TO COMPLETE THEIR WORK AND FILE A CONFERENCE REPORT PRIOR TO OCTOBER 4, 2002. I SPEAK WITH A SENSE...
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MRS. MEEK, -
URGENCY, MR. SPEAKER. IT HAS BEEN ALMOST
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
TWO YEARS SINCE THE 2000 PRESIDENTIAL
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Meek, Carrie - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
ELECTION, AN ELECTION THAT CREATED A CRISIS OF CONFIDENCE IN OUR NATION'S ELECTIONS SYSTEM. LAST MONTH, WE HAD A PRIMARY ELECTION IN FLORIDA THAT...
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| 03:22:05 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OF MY TIME SO WE CAN GET THIS PRODUCT DONE. I'M WORKING WITH MY COLLEAGUE, MR. STENY HOYER
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MR. NEY, -
OF MARYLAND AND THE OTHER MEMBERS
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
OF THE CONFERENCE. WE NEED A PRODUCT.
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Ney, Bob - U.S. Representative, [R] Ohio
WE WANT TO HAVE A PRODUCT. WE WANT SOMETHING THAT WORKS. WE DON'T WANT AN ISSUE. NONE OF US WANT THAT. WE WANT SOMETHING THAT WILL HELP THE AMERICAN...
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| 03:22:54 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
I'LL SPEAK FOR FIVE MINUTES BUT I DON'T WANT TO TAKE ALL HER TIME. LET ME START BY RECOGNIZING THE
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| 03:23:00 |
MRS. MEEK, -
OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP OF THE GENTLEWOMAN FROM FLORIDA. I'M NOT OBJECTIVE. SHE IS A CLOSE FRIEND AND I'M A STRONG ADMIRER. SHE'S
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| 03:23:06 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
HAD AN EXTRAORDINARY CAREER IN THIS HOUSE
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| 03:23:09 |
Hoyer, Steny H. - U.S. Representative, [D] Maryland
AND THE STATE SENATE AND THE LEGISLATURE OF FLORIDA AND HER COMMUNITY. THE CAUSE OF ELECTION REFORM HAS NO GREATER ADVOCATE. SHE HAS BEEN MOTIVATED...
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| 03:30:56 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
EXTREMELY
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Meek, Carrie - U.S. Representative, [D] Florida
HARD IN THIS CONGRESS. HE HELD HANDS WITH MR. NEY. THIS HAS BEEN A BIPARTISAN PUSH AND IT HAS TO HAPPEN. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT FOR ME TO UNDERSTAND...
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| 03:33:41 |
THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
ALL THOSE IN FAVOR OF TAKING THIS VOTE BY YEAS AND NAYS WILL RISE AND REMAIN STANDING UNTIL COUNTED. A SUFFICIENT NUMBER HAVING ARISEN, THE YEAS AND...
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| 03:33:54 |
MRS. MEEK, -
PURSUANT TO CLAUSE 8 OF RULE 20, FURTHER PROCEEDINGS ON THIS QUESTION WILL
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THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE, -
BE POSTPONED. 12 12, THE CHAIR DECLARES THE HOUSE -- Q=Q=Q=Q=Q=Q=Q=Q=Q=Q=Q=((((((((((>>>>>$?
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