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Opening Statements

February 03, 2010 Camp Opening Statement: Rules Committee Consideration of $1.9 Trillion Debt Limit Increase

Madam Chairwoman, Ranking Member Dreier, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on this…

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November 19, 2009 Boustany Statement: Joint Hearing on Food Banks and Charitable Giving

Chairman Lewis, thank you for yielding time.  I want to join with my colleagues in saying that as we approach…

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November 19, 2009 Linder Statement: Joint Hearing on Food Banks and Charitable Giving

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing. Republicans are all for promoting charitable giving to help those in need. …

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November 19, 2009 Johnson Statement – Hearing on Clearing the Disability Claims Backlog

Republicans and Democrats on this Committee have long worked together to make sure Social Security has the resources it needs…

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November 17, 2009 Brady Opening Statement: Hearing on the Operation, Impact, and Future of the U.S. Preference Programs

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.  International trade is a powerful engine for economic growth and job creation, as our experience here…

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November 05, 2009 Opening Statement: Hearing on Foreign Bank Account Reporting and Tax Compliance

(Remarks as Prepared) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Earlier this year this Subcommittee met to examine issues surrounding banking secrecy and…

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October 22, 2009 Boustany Statement: Hearing on the Administration of the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

Mr. Chairman, thank you for yielding time.  I want to thank you for holding this hearing.  When the Ways and…

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October 08, 2009 Linder Opening Statement: Hearing to Evaluate the Response of “Safety Net” Programs

Webster’s dictionary defines a safety net as “something that provides security against misfortune or difficulty.” That’s a broad definition, and safety nets…

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