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  • Remarks in Support of S. 3307 – The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010
    Dec 1, 2010  - Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of S. 3307, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Act of 2010.  The passage of this bill, which would reauthorize the Child Nutrition Act, is critical to our nation’s children – to their health and well-being, and to their academic success in school.   Making sure ... More
  • Statement Supporting H.J. RES. 101 – Making further Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2011, and for other purposes
    Dec 1, 2010  - Mr. Speaker I rise today in strong support of approving a continuing resolution to maintain a level and consistent funding stream for our government. It is one of our primary constitutional responsibilities as Members of Congress to keep the Federal government running through the passage of ap... More
  • Remarks on Middle East Peace Talks
    Sep 28, 2010  - One of the most troubled areas of the world is at the threshold of the great breakthrough for peace and for humanity. I call upon the Israeli and Palestinian leadership to remain committed to peace talks. I applaud the courageous decision of both Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Abbas to work ... More
  • Remarks Supporting National Computer Science Education Week
    Sep 23, 2010  - Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 1560, which designates the week of December 5, 2010, as National Computer Science Education Week to support increased public awareness of, and interest in, the field of computer science and careers in computers.    I am honored to... More
  • Remarks Supporting H.R. 1586, Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act
    Aug 10, 2010  - Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO) Remarks Supporting H.R. 1586, Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act Tuesday, August 10, 2010 Most of my colleagues here today, Madam Speaker, have interrupted their important activities back home in their districts to be here for this unusual, but not unprece... More
  • Remarks Supporting the Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act
    Jul 30, 2010  - Congressman Jared Polis Remarks Supporting the Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act Friday, July 30, 2010 Mr. Speaker, I rise today as a cosponsor of H.R. 2476. Mr. Speaker, I hope that you have had the chance to visit some of the terrific winter recreation and summer recreati... More
  • Remarks Against Kucinich Pakistan War Powers Resolution
    Jul 27, 2010  - Congressman Jared Polis Remarks Against Kucinich Pakistan War Powers Resolution Tuesday, July 27, 2010 Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the rule and in opposition to the supplemental funding to escalate the war in Afghanistan. This Nation does face a very real terrorist threat, but ... More
  • Remarks Honoring Dr. Jane Goodall
    Jul 26, 2010  - Congressman Jared Polis Remarks Honoring Dr. Jane Goodall Monday, July 26, 2010 Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 1543, which honors my dear friend Dr. Jane Goodall on the 50th anniversary of the beginning of her important and ground breaking work in Tanzania, Africa.... More
  • Remarks Honoring Sojourn To The Past on its 10th Anniversary
    Jul 26, 2010  - Congressman Jared Polis Remarks Honoring Sojourn To The Past on its 10th Anniversary Monday, July 26, 2010 Madam Speaker, I rise today in strong support of House Resolution 1058, which honors the 10th anniversary of Sojourn to the Past, an educational program dedicated to developing students'... More
  • Remarks Recognizing the 20th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act
    Jul 26, 2010  - Congressman Jared Polis Remarks Recognizing the 20th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act Monday, July 26, 2010 Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 1504, which recognizes and honors the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act o... More
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