House Proceeding on Jul 27th, 2009 :: 1:19:35 to 1:20:50
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1:19:32 to 1:19:52( Edit History Discussion )

Doc Hastings: program and clarify its scope as it advanced through the committee process. h.r. 556 is necessary to provide a stable and reliable source of funding critically needed research, monitoring, and implementation of recovery actions. its provisions would apply directly to southern sea

1:19:35 to 1:20:50( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Doc Hastings

1:19:53 to 1:20:13( Edit History Discussion )

Doc Hastings: otters, but because these otters are a keystone and a centennial species, h.r. 556 would also benefit the california coastal ecosystem as a whole. i urge members, mr. speaker to support the bill and reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman reserves. the gentleman from washington. mr. hastings: thank you, mr.

1:20:14 to 1:20:34( Edit History Discussion )

Doc Hastings: speaker. i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. hastings: i rise in opposition to h.r. 3556 a bill which will take a threatened species and place its management needs above others, even if those species are in danger of becoming extinct. the u.s. fish and wildlife

1:20:35 to 1:20:51( Edit History Discussion )

Doc Hastings: service is the agency with management authority over the southern sea otter and most other animals listed as endangered or threatened. the service should make its own determination on how best to use dangered species act recovery funds. mr. speaker, i don't believe