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• Many strategies, like shifting income abroad, mean that they are not paying their fair share—strategies
• There was a study by Gallup recently that said the average teenager between the ages of 13 and 17 spends
• In fact, there was a jail study done last year on how to fund that, but right now there is no funding

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• SENATE BILL ONE ONE SIX AND FINALLY REQUIRED THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO CONDUCT A STUDY THAT
• CLOSING I HOPE YOU HEARD THIS AFTERNOON THERE FLORIDA NATIONAL GUARD IS FULLY ENGAGED AT HOME AND ABROAD
• IT IN OKALOOSA AND PRESIDENT GATES WAS THERE AND HE SAID WE CREATED THIS NONPROFIT DO NOT JUST DO STUDIES

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• I'd like to produce more American-owned natural gas to use here and help our allies abroad.
• By the previous administration in particular and provide necessary energy resources to our allies abroad
• Congressional Budget Office and the Joint Committee on Taxation on a bipartisan basis to perform analysis or studies
• Our country is very much at risk in multiple fashions, abroad and at home, and we'll get to tax policy

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• Julian will study abroad in Spain before returning to UT Austin in the fall to pursue his double major
• And Global Studies and the Plan II Honors Program.
• It's important to study whether they might be constitutionally protected rights or not.
• There are studies. Go read the studies, Representative.
• There are 375 junior high kids coming to that Bible study now.

Bills: SB263, SB370, SB663, SB924, SB987, SB1939, SB1937, SB1598, SB2798, SB2801, SB2580, SB2569, SB2514, SB2064, SB1940, SB1621, SB2601, SB1379, SB1376, SB1372, SB1353, SB2216, SB2166, SB2148, SB535, SB777, SB827, SB1141, SB1330, SB1352, SB1664, SB1612, SB1862, SB1936, SB1453, SB1448, SB1398, SB2137, SB2111, SB53, SB226, SB1677, SB1723, SB1839, SCR8, SB31, SB33, SB3, SB1405, SB1948, SB243, SB20, SB217, SB264, SB269, SB650, SB681, SB528, SB502, SB740, SB916, SB995, SB2581, SB3031, SB24, SB2570, SB1566, SB552, SJR1, SB646, SB379, SB1171, SB1121, SB1120, SB1061, SB1036, SB1019, SB890, SB11, SB868, SB1188, SB1254, SB2778, SB2543, SB2443, SB1333, SB1259, SB1401, SB1404, SB2139, SB2165, SB2237, SB2268, SB1202, SB1198, SB1212, SB1451, SB1470, SB1498, SB965, SB1547, SB1667, SB1818, SB1902, SB2129, SB2078, SB2069, SB1737, SB1589, SB1318, SB387, SB1150, SB1574, SB2127, SB3034, SB860, SB1278, SB263, SB370, SB663, SB924, SB987, SB1939, SB1937, SB1598, SB2798, SB2801, SB2580, SB2569, SB2514, SB2064, SB1940, SB1621, SB2601, SB1379, SB1376, SB1372, SB1353, SB2216, SB2166, SB2148, SB535, SB777, SB827, SB1141, SB1330, SB1352, SB1664, SB1612, SB1862, SB1936, SB1453, SB1448, SB1398, SB2137, SB2111, SB53, SB226, SB1677, SB1723, SB1839, SCR5, SCR32, SCR8, HB3228, HB2802, HB45, HB1318, HB5560, HB2894, HB4344, HB4238, HB2775, HB34, HB33, HB 12, HB148, HB 130, HB4273, HB4850, HB2733, HB4783, SB1833

Keywords: SB 263, Texas franchise tax, cost of goods sold, COGS, broadcasters, television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, media tax, broadcast license, FCC, 47 C.F.R. Part 73, 47 C.F.R. Part 74, film production, television production, tax deduction, margin tax, Texas Tax Code, depreciation, amortization, broadcast rights

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• In studying the Middle East, I was given a handbook assignment titled "The Origins of Judaism."
• I'm a current political student, people college studying to become a rabbi.
• When studying the Talmud, we do so with a havruta or a partner.
• I also studied abroad in Israel during both high school and college, deepening my understanding of the
• high school social studies, I have often been asked to connect my teaching to state standards.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The meeting focused on the commission’s work addressing antisemitism in Massachusetts, including security, education, victim services, and legal responses. A major presentation came from former federal prosecutor Eric O’Sham, who described the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, the attack’s planning and execution, the 11 victims killed, the defendant’s white supremacist and antisemitic online activity, the federal prosecution, and the long aftermath for the victim community. Commissioners asked about prevention, radicalization online, security for houses of worship, and how to support victims; O’Sham emphasized the limits of law enforcement when speech is protected, the importance of public education, security grants, and victim-witness support. The commission also heard from Ariel Holman of Agudath Israel, who described a wide range of antisemitic incidents affecting Orthodox Jews, including assaults, threats, vandalism, school harassment, and zoning barriers, and urged expanded security personnel grants, mental health resources, kosher food access, and support for synagogue development. Other speakers included advocates and local officials who supported Holocaust education, the planned Boston Holocaust Museum, cemetery protection, and broader public education efforts, while some public commenters criticized the commission’s focus or raised concerns about definitions of antisemitism and free speech. The meeting concluded with approval of prior meeting minutes and the start of public comment, which was limited to three minutes per speaker due to time constraints.

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• And for those of us who study those movements throughout history, I would submit, Mr.
• And for those of us who study those movements throughout history, I would submit, Mr.
• And for those of us who study those movements throughout history, I would submit, Mr.
• Cruz, a fellow in the regulatory studies Cruz, a fellow in the regulatory studies at<05:43:34.558
• And yet, President instability abroad.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• impacted: our youth, and not tobacco industry lobbyists, tobacco think tanks from the mainland and abroad
• According to a 2020 study, more than 60% of adult vapers use fruit and sweet flavors, not unflavored
• According to a 2020 study, more than 60% of adult vapers use fruit and sweet flavors, not unflavored
• That's based on larger studies, so not specific to Hawaii. Thank you for testifying.
• That's based on larger studies, so not specific to Hawaii. Thank you for testifying.

Keywords: 910, house, all

Summary: The joint Commerce and Consumer Protection and Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs committees heard HB 756 HD1, a measure on flavored tobacco products. Supporters included the Attorney General, Department of Health, Hawaii State Council on Developmental Disabilities, youth advocates, public health groups, and Kaiser Permanente. They argued flavored tobacco and menthol are used to attract and addict young people, cited rising youth and young adult vaping rates, and pointed to public health harms and evidence from other states that flavor restrictions reduced e-cigarette sales. The Attorney General requested oral amendments to correct a statutory reference, repeal a county preemption provision so counties could enact stricter flavor bans, and restore appropriations, positions, and the original effective date. Opponents, including retail and wholesale businesses, argued the bill would hurt small businesses and state tax revenue, push sales to the black market, and remove a harm-reduction option for adult smokers; they urged stronger enforcement instead of a ban. After testimony, the committees took up amendments and recommendations. The chair proposed correcting the statutory citation to HRS 26-38, adopting a Department of Health amendment on disposal of electronic smoking devices and e-liquids as hazardous waste, and noting the appropriations, FTE, and effective date in the committee report. Members then voted to pass HB 756 HD1 with amendments in both committees, with the Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs committee recording one member as supporting with reservations. The transcript then moved to HB 806, relating to fireworks, which would appropriate funds for the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct sting operations on Oʻahu to enforce fireworks laws. The Department of Law Enforcement and Honolulu Police Department supported the bill, saying undercover enforcement is costly and additional funding is needed. A community testifier also supported stronger enforcement, citing illegal aerial fireworks, noise, and impacts on pets and kupuna. No final vote on HB 806 was shown in the excerpt. The Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs committee also heard HB 438, which would create a Due Process in Immigration Proceedings Program to provide legal representation in immigration court for income-qualified individuals. Support came from civil rights, legal aid, ACLU, and law school clinic representatives, who said counsel is needed to ensure due process and fair access to justice, especially because immigration proceedings can lead to deportation and family separation. Opposition testifiers argued taxpayer-funded counsel for people in immigration proceedings is inappropriate, unlawful, or unfair to citizens and legal residents. One law school representative suggested a technical amendment to broaden language about training and education. The excerpt ends before a final vote on HB 438 is shown.

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• This initiative will create a dedicated hub to promote our state's interests abroad, to enable Texas

Bills: SJR36, SJR2, SB4, SR45, SR47, SR63, SR66, SR70, SR85, SCR14, SB10, SB11, SB10, SB11

Keywords: SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means

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• This initiative will create a dedicated hub to promote our state's interests abroad to enable Texas businesses

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• being that in an emergency, a national emergency or a public health emergency, whether it’s here or abroad
• They work alongside the armed forces on missions at home and abroad.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs held its fourth public hearing of the 2025-26 session on recognitions, definitions, and designations related to veterans. Chairs John Velis and Joseph McGonagle opened the hybrid hearing with housekeeping rules and noted the committee’s reporting deadlines. The hearing focused on several bills honoring veterans and military-related service, including H. 3825 to include reserve components in flag half-staff recognition for service members killed in action, S. 2499 to place a State House marker honoring three Medal of Honor recipients from the war on terror, S. 2498 to add Merchant Marine recognition at veterans cemeteries and the State House and create a Massachusetts merchant mariner medal, and H. 2500/S. 2500 to have Massachusetts fly the Honor and Remember flag for Gold Star families and fallen service members. A major portion of the hearing centered on H. 3871 and S. 2467, which would update the Commonwealth’s definition of “veteran.” Testimony came from the Office of Veterans Services, veterans organizations, Public Health Service and NOAA representatives, National Guard and Reserve veterans, and Gold Star advocates. Witnesses argued the current state definition is inconsistent with federal law and excludes some service members who should be recognized, especially members of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps, reservists, and some National Guard members. Supporters said the bills would improve fairness, consistency, and access to benefits and services, while several speakers emphasized that service in uniform should be honored regardless of branch. Some testimony also urged a broader moral recognition of all who raised their right hand, while others focused on aligning state law with federal definitions and closing gaps in eligibility. Committee members asked questions about the practical and fiscal effects of broadening the definition, including how the proposed language would interact with existing federal standards and state benefit programs. Witnesses explained that the bills would remove the current 180-day and 90-day active-service calculations and instead recognize certain active service and six-year reserve or Guard commitments, though some members noted that this could create a broader state standard than the federal one. No votes or formal actions were taken during the hearing, and the committee concluded after hearing from the final witness and adjourning.

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• I will make sure that we are uncompromising in our efforts to protect American citizens abroad.
• United States and Portugal, supported the U.S. military, and countered Chinese malign... and influence abroad

Keywords: U.S. foreign policy, Mexico relations, Japan relations, border security, trade agreements, drug trafficking, ambassadorial nominations, intergovernmental communication

Summary: The meeting of the committee focused on critical discussions concerning U.S. foreign policy, particularly relationships with Mexico and Japan. Notable attention was given to border security, trade agreements, and implications of drug trafficking. Ambassadorial nominees discussed their strategies to strengthen ties with these nations, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in addressing mutual challenges, particularly concerning security and trade. The committee engaged in extensive dialogue, highlighting the urgency of improving intergovernmental communications to deter drug trafficking and support democratic governance.

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• <00:25:48.240> These fight to defend freedom abroad.
• These fight to defend freedom abroad.
• abroad partnerships with the University of the Azores and the Punjabi Agricultural University.
• Today, CRA is the first step in providing energy certainty to Alaska and our allies abroad.
• We're taking strong, our allies abroad.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• > strategic human resource management, and strategic human resource management, and strategic studies
• > Few<02:01:58.560> people<02:01:58.880> have<02:01:59.119> demonstrated studies
• Few people have demonstrated studies.
• land and water will more and more find, a valuable vent for the commodities which it brings from abroad
• <02:24:48.640> or which it brings from abroad or which it brings from abroad or manufacturers

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• Eleven kids were studying for their economics final exam and dreaming about going home to their families
• They've lost major share of markets in corn and soy abroad because of reckless trade wars.
• They've lost major share of markets in corn and soy abroad because of reckless trade wars.
• abroad because of reckless trade wars. abroad because of reckless trade wars.
• An NIH study found that 75 to 80% of unaccompanied children are victims of human trafficking.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• teach our youth about conservative principles, not only just here in the United States, but even abroad
• I hold dual degrees from Rice University in biomedical engineering and managerial studies.
• attended Miami-Dade College, where I earned an Associate in Science degree before transferring to FIU to study

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Higher Education first took up a block of confirmation hearings for trustees and board members at several public universities and state colleges. Appointees from Florida A&M University, Florida International University, New College of Florida, Pasco-Hernando State College, South Florida State College, Valencia College, Florida Atlantic University, and the University of Florida described their backgrounds and emphasized themes such as governance, student success, workforce alignment, fiscal stewardship, research growth, and institutional reputation. Members asked a few questions, but most nominees received no substantive opposition. The committee then voted unanimously to recommend confirmation of the group of appointees on tabs 3 through 18 and forwarded them to Ethics and Elections. The committee next heard Senate Bill 114 by Senator Trumbull, which would create the Florida Center of Excellence in Insurance and Risk Management at Florida State University, move the public hurricane loss projection model from FIU to FSU, and provide funding for the effort. Trumbull said the bill is intended to strengthen the state’s insurance research capacity and broaden study of insurance lines beyond wind risk. Senators asked about the impact on FIU and the distinction between the new center and existing FIU work; Trumbull said FIU’s Wall of Wind would remain and that the state-owned model would simply be contracted to FSU instead of FIU. The committee reported the bill favorably. The committee then considered Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1624 by Senator Calatayud, a wide-ranging higher education bill addressing tuition, workforce programs, institutional operations, and naming changes. Amendments were adopted to create state college regional consortium service organizations for rural colleges, remove a proposed out-of-state fee change for nonresident online students, extend university master plan update cycles from five to 10 years, and rename Hillsborough Community College as Hillsborough College. The bill also changed several references from specific minority categories to “underrepresented,” revised aid and waiver provisions, adjusted adult education and career program rules, and made other technical changes. Senators Smith and Davis questioned the shift away from enumerated categories, arguing it could obscure disparities affecting groups such as Black students, women in STEM, and students with disabilities; Calatayud said the intent was to focus on socioeconomic access and flexibility for institutions. After debate, the committee voted 6-2 to report the bill favorably, with Senators Davis and Smith voting no, and then adjourned.

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• we must recognize and embrace that much of America's science and technology expertise comes from abroad
• oftentimes don't have to make market-based decisions, that individuals, and we know this, are sent to study
• Americans have no idea that there are hundreds, hundreds of thousands of Chinese students studying in

Keywords: national security, Department of Energy, foreign espionage, security protocols, Chinese Communist Party, national laboratories, research security

Summary: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee convened to address pressing issues related to research security risks at the Department of Energy, focusing specifically on foreign nationals' access to sensitive information. The meeting highlighted the increasing threats posed by espionage from the Chinese Communist Party, which has sought to infiltrate U.S. national laboratories and exploit American research for military purposes. Discussions included the importance of tightening security protocols to safeguard national interests and maintain technological advantages. Witnesses provided insight into historical contexts and current vulnerabilities, emphasizing that without proper measures, the gaps could jeopardize national security.

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• the um there have been a lot of studies the um there have been a lot of studies done<00:06:59.840
• A study was done by some people at Columbia Law School, Steven Bellan.
• <00:23:36.120> he you the conclusion of their study he you the conclusion of their study he
• <00:23:46.840> have the same time other Studies have the same time other Studies have concluded
• Sometimes in some years I might teach abroad for the year.

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• So far, we are aiming for clinical studies, but let me explain the background a little bit. >> Sure.
• <00:23:07.280> That's<00:23:07.520> a<00:23:07.679> very clinical studies.
• That's a very clinical studies. That's a very important<00:23:08.320> point.
• Do you have any data of people being injured abroad?
• <04:24:07.840> in there been any step any studies in there been any step any studies in Oklahoma

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• businesses, and I don't support a Big Brother database of law-abiding citizens who want to send money abroad

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• And abroad.
• While studying international relations at Colgate University, I was profoundly inspired by one of former
• They studied the war in Iraq in 1991, and they came... up with a strategy that basically today is being
• states on one side, you have democracy on the other side. democratic states on the other, and as that study
• China only has about 16% according to that study, and I would back that up in my personal experience.

Keywords: committee meeting, bill discussions, nomination, David Perdue, Monica Crawley, U.S.-China relations, foreign policy

Summary: The meeting of the committee was marked by significant discussions regarding various bills, including HB22 and SB5. A notable moment was the introduction of nominees Senator David Perdue and Ms. Monica Crawley, which led to discussions on the implications of their roles, particularly in relation to U.S.-China relations and foreign policy. Members exchanged views on the nominees' qualifications, emphasizing the importance of leadership in foreign diplomacy. Additionally, the committee heard testimonies from several witnesses both supporting and opposing certain bills, showcasing the diverse perspectives present.