House Proceeding on Oct 18th, 2007 :: 0:01:49 to 0:04:01
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approval of the journal. the speaker pro tempore: the question is on agreeing to the speaker's approval of the journal. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. the ayes have it. the journal

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Chris Carney: is approved. >> i demand the yeas and nays. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to clause -- the yeas and nays are requested. those favoring a vote of the yeas and nays will please rise. a sufficient

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Speech By: Chris Carney

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Chris Carney: number having arisen, the yeas and nays are ordered. pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20 , further proceedings on this question is postponed. the pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman

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Chris Carney: from pennsylvania. >> please join me in the pledge. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible,

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Chris Carney: with liberty and justice for all. the speaker pro tempore: the chair will entertain up to five requests for one-minute speeches on each side of the aisle. for what purpose does the gentleman

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Chris Carney: from pennsylvania rise? >> to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for e minute. >> madam speaker, i rise today to recognize

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Chris Carney: the 150th anniversary in the town which i grew up, car guile, iowa. indeed, this is one town like this one. like so many small towns across the country, it's a place people are proud to call

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Chris Carney: home. i know that the people of kaga can enjoy the name of the town. superintendent kagan suggested it. at that time the superintendent was constructing the central illinois railroad through the town.

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Chris Carney: he thought it would encourage the growth of businesses. and on july 24, 1888, the settlement became kagan, iowa. it is populated by 745 people. small towns have been the b lifeblood of america.

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Chris Carney: and even now, my own family, and i live in a town of a population of 70. thank you, madam speaker. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from north carolina rise? >>

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Robin Hayes: madam speaker, to address the house for one minute and to revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. >> madam speaker, today

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Speech By: Robin Hayes