House Proceeding on Mar 29th, 2007 :: 0:11:10 to 0:13:17
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Carolyn C. Kilpatrick: from dallas, congresswoman eddie bernice johnson. the chairman: the gentlewoman from texas is recognized for two minutes. ms. johnson: thank you very much, madam chairman. let me thank our

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Eddie Bernice Johnson: chairwoman of the congressional black caucus, ms. kilpatrick, and mr. scott, our colleague for their unwavering support for the development of the c.b.c. alternative budget that encompasses

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Speech By: Eddie Bernice Johnson

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Eddie Bernice Johnson: progressive and visionary funding motivated by principle and compassion. i also would like to thank all of the members of the c. brges c. -- c.b.c. and their staff for helping to complete

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Eddie Bernice Johnson: this very important task. i appreciate and applaud their efforts on issues important to all of us. the c.b.c. alternative budget understands that our nation's transportation system is the backbone

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Eddie Bernice Johnson: of our economy and our way of life. we could not afford to shortchange our transportation system nor ignore the need for greater competitiveness in science and technology. as a senior member of the science

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Eddie Bernice Johnson: committee i feel this budget supports these initiatives to invest in our children's future, our fuhr, our nation's future. federal entitlements such as nasa and the national science foundation

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Eddie Bernice Johnson: need funding to inspire today's youth so we can have a future in research and competitiveness. the science budget funds our scientific and engineering work force, supports teacher enrichment

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Eddie Bernice Johnson: programs, and helping inspire future generation of researchers. our nation's future depends more and more on the quality of our innovative ideas. the fruits of these investments improve the

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Eddie Bernice Johnson: quality of life for all americans. the c.b.c. alternative budget also provides funding for the minority health initiatives, health insurance for uninsured, child nutrition programs, job creation

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Eddie Bernice Johnson: programs under the s.b.a., and the extension of unemployment insurance benefits and elimination of the disabled veterans tax. i urge my colleagues to support this budget and don't listen to

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Eddie Bernice Johnson: the rhetoric of of taxes being raised. we have different priorities. thank you. the chairman: the gentlewoman from yields back her time. the gentleman from wisconsin. mr. ryeon cronlouch time do i have?

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Sheila Jackson-Lee: the chairman: the gentleman has 5 1/2 minutes remaining. mr. ryan: i reserve. the chairman: the gentlewoman from michigan. ms. kilpatrick: i give two minutes to the gentlewoman from from houston, texas,

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Speech By: Sheila Jackson-Lee