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WASHINGTON− Today, after passage of the Budget Act Congressman Fleischmann released the following statement.
“While this bill addresses many issues that need to be dealt with, I strongly disagree with how this agreement was reached. Rather than coming through regular order in the House, this bill was crafted without input from the majority of our members and as such I cannot support the bill. I am hopeful that as the House moves into a new era we will see more openness and collaboration throughout the entire Congress.”
WASHINGTON− Congressman Chuck Fleischmann released the following statement today following the announcement by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that TVA has been issued an operating lease for Watts Bar Unit 2.
“It comes as tremendous news that Watts Bar Unit 2 has been awarded an operating license. Watts Bar 2 will be America’s first new 21st century nuclear reactor and will provide clean inexpensive, reliable power for East Tennessee.”
WASHINGTON− The House Nuclear Cleanup Caucus held a meeting and panel discussion on Wednesday, September 30 to discuss the EM mission. The caucus meeting featured remarks by the new Department of Energy Assistant Secretary Dr. Monica Regalbuto, who is charged with leading the department’s environmental management mission, a number of Congressional members and a panel discussion of environment management leaders.
WASHINGTON− Congressman Fleischmann released the following statement today following the House’s vote on the Continuing Resolution that would fund the government through mid-December.
“It is a shame that this fight had to occur under the shadow of a government shutdown but we absolutely must protect life. Our most precious gift is that of life and I will continue to fight for the rights of the unborn. It is my hope that in the future we can return to regular order by passing appropriations measures and move away from these short-term funding resolutions.”
WASHINGTON− Congressman Chuck Fleischmann released the following statement on the pope’s address to Congress.
“Today was truly a historic moment. It was an honor to be on the House floor during the first time a pope has ever addressed a joint session of Congress. Pope Francis has a tremendous message of peace, family and the sanctity of life. I most appreciated his closing words ‘God bless America’.”
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On Monday evening, Rep. Chuck Fleischmann introduced House Resolution 383, expressing the sense of Congress that the Marines and Sailors killed or wounded in the recent attack at the Navy Operational Support Center and Marine Corps Reserve Center and the Armed Forces Career Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee deserve the appropriate award of the Purple Heart. While serving their great nation, these brave men were killed on American soil by a violent extremist. Rep.
WASHINGTON− Congressman Chuck Fleischmann released the following statement on the shootings in Chattanooga.
“This has been a tragic day for Chattanooga and Southeast Tennessee. My heart and prayers go out to everyone involved in this horrendous situation. I have spoken with local, state and federal officials and will continue to monitor this situation closely.”
WASHINGTON− Congressman Fleischmann released the following statement on the announcement of a nuclear agreement with Iran.
This morning, the Supreme Court released its ruling on King v. Burwell, upholding that subsidies are allowed in the federal marketplace despite language in Obamacare explicitly stating otherwise. After the decision, Rep. Fleischmann released the following statement.
The House Nuclear Cleanup Caucus in collaboration with the Energy Facility Contractors Group (EFCOG), the Energy Technology and Environmental Business Association (ETEBA), and the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) held a panel discussion on Wednesday, June 3 to discuss plans for successfully achieving our nation’s nuclear cleanup mission. The panel included Mark Whitney, Acting Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management, Christine Gelles, Acting Manager, EM Los Alamos Field Office, and Ingrid Kolb, Director, Office of Management.