Ensure that states have the authority to collect sales tax, sales and use tax on internet purchases. Im disappointed. But rather than moving the bipartisan be fairness legislation that our communities need, we are considering this measure instead. And for these concerns and other reasons, i hope that you will join me in opposing h. R. 2315. I thank the gentleman from new york, mr. Nadler, and reserve the balance of my time. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. The gentleman yields back the balance of his time. The gentleman from michigan is recognized. I yield myself such time as i may consume. The speaker pro tempore the gentleman is recognized. I appreciate the opportunity to address my colleagues regarding my bipartisan, bicameral h. R. 2315, mobile workforce state income tax simplification act. Mr. Bishop states are free to set their own Public Policy. They do it in a way that does not place a substantial burden on the Commerce Clause on the Unite
Our economy. Canada needs to be part of it, and indeed, our oil Sector Companies are investing massively in solar, in wind in geothermal and a broad range of solutions, and thats, quite frankly, what we have to do. In the meantime, there are a lot of families who are out of work in alberta because there is such a boom in terms of the oil sector there that were very concerned about, and were working with them to ensure that were able to support them through this tough time in ways that will continue to contribute to the economy in the coming years. Thank you. Hi, my names abdul. Im a grad student here studying security at sis. My question is, canada recently withdrew its fighter jets from the anti isis coalition, but youve taken on a greater role in the humanitarian crisis. What was the shift behind the shift in strategy, if you dont mind me asking . Its a great question. There are 65 Different Countries in the coalition against isis right now, and they all have different approaches and
Quorum call quorum call quorum call quorum call quorum call quorum call mr. Cardin mr. President . The presiding officer the senator from maryland. Mr. Cardin i ask unanimous consent the quorum call be dispensed with. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Cardin i ask unanimous consent that floor privileges be granted to major david wilson, a u. S. Air force officer who is currently serving as a defense legislative fellow in my office for the duration of todays session in the senate. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Cardin this is a bittersweet moment for me because major david wilson who has served in my office in an exemplary way as the air force Fellowship Program will be leaving my office this week. He has been there for the past year and has been an incredibly valuable member of my staff. I would like to encourage my colleagues to join me in thanking my military fellow for his Exemplary Service to the United States senate and to wish him well in his nexen defer
I do not believe that usaids action that were quoted to promote quote democratic societies that are able to realize their potential are in anyway a bad idea. I believe it is what the people of cuba, iran, burma, north korea and other nations need to help communicate with each other and help them achieve usaids stated mission of a quote free, peace full and self Reliant Society with an effective government. I commend you for giving people a less controlled platform to talk to each other, for helping them find a way to connect and share views. Global Internet Freedom programs and use broadcasting for support were human rights activist are components for our longstanding efforts to promote democracy over states. For 50 years, the United States has had an unwavering commit to provide free information around the world. Our work in cuba is no different than promoting this in ukraine, iran, russia, china or north korea. It should be noted there is 76 million set aside to promote global Intern
This is a human tragedy and honestly one of the fastest expensive and so we would urge you to work on that. Finally, i would like to make my last 24 seconds recognizing this through. Last sunday on 60 minutes, there was a feature on a clinic called the health wagon in west virginia. It all started back in the 1980s by a sister who in an old vw would travel around and provide medical services. There was a certain governor early in the decade actually included this program in the state budget and she has served six counties and my folks and assistive 11,000 folks in an area that is dramatically affected by poverty. The grants are very important and i would commend this remarkable story documented for every dollar of the federal money, we get a hundred dollars rack of health care services. Thank you, mr. Chairman and thank you, secretary sebelius. I would like to echo the senators comments. I also was absent when senators have now brought this up. But it bears repeating that we have made