Note: both Congressman Mitchell and Congresswoman Giffords are co-sponsors of H R 6.
Working to fulfill one of his campaign promises, Harry Mitchell of CD5 spoke in favor of the bill to end some of the tax (and other) giveaways to the uber-profitable petroleum industry.
I'll post the text of his entire speech (it was short) when it becomes available.
The bulk of the debate consisted of Republicans invoking images of Hugo Chavez, Fidel Castro, and Middle Eastern terrorists and saying that it's better to give subsidies to the most profitable industry on Earth than to risk oil companies buying more oil overseas, possibly giving money to Republican boogeymen.
The Democratic response: Bull.
One humorous note from the debate:
When Rep. Bart Gordon (D-TN) introduced Gabrielle Giffords, he referred to her as *Mr.* Giffords.
You'd think that someone making over $165,000 per year could afford glasses.
Just sayin'.
:)
Later!
Update on edit: During the "one minute speeches" portion of the day's proceedings, Giffords rose to speak about illegal immigration.
Prefacing her comments by noting the recent incidents on the border where a Border Patrol agent was involved in a "deadly altercation" and where a National Guard unit was approached by an armed gang, she said
"...now that 100 hours is over we must address the illegal immigration crisis."
I don't expect any cooperation from the Republicans in the House - they want to be able to play the race/immigration card during the 2008 campaigns.
I'll post the text of her speeches today when they become available, unless Tedski does so first. :)
End edit.
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