House Proceeding 04-01-09 on Apr 1st, 2009 :: 2:22:35 to 2:25:00
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Yvette Clarke: vote for tomorrow, not only on the substitute but also on mr. waxman's bill? the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman should consult with the leadership about scheduling decisions. mr. buyer: thank you. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gen >> mr. speaker, i move to

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Speech By: Yvette Clarke

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Yvette Clarke: house resolution 298. the speaker pro tempor clerk will report the title. the clerk: the resolution congratulating the on-premise sign industry for its contributions to the success of small businesses. the speaker pro tempore: the chair recognizes the gentlewoman from new york. ms. clarke: i ask unanimous

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Yvette Clarke: consent that all members have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on the resolution under consideration. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. ms. clarke: i yield myself such time as i may consume. the resolution we are voting on day would recognize the contributions of the on-premise

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Yvette Clarke: sign industry to american commerce. the designers and manufacturers of signs are themselves small businesses that employee thousands of americans. but this industry's economic effect extends beyond those americans that it employees directly. on-premise sins are an -- signs

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Yvette Clarke: are an effective and affordable advertising medium, helping small businesses communicate with potential customers. many small businesses do not have the resources to invest in expensive advertising or costly marketing campaigns. this is especially true in tough economic times like right now. this industry provides an

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Yvette Clarke: affordable advertising option for small business on main street, u.s.a. mr. speaker, this resolution acknowledges the contributions of the on-premise sign industry to american small business. i urge my colleagues to vote yes on the resolution and i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the

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Yvette Clarke: gentlewoman reserves her time. the gentleman from iowa. mr. king: i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker o tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. king: i also ask unanimous consent to revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. mr. king: thank you, mr. speaker. this resolution is about the

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Yvette Clarke: on-premise sign industry.