Any change is going to result in an increase in premium to our consumers as a result of the adoption of this.

A $7 million increase in auction spending thus seems unnecessary.

Unless Congress acts, I believe that the FCC will impose that tax.

I urge this subcommittee to prevent the FCC from using any appropriated funds to impose a broadband tax.

If the FCC's Office of Media Relations has the time and the resources to engage in activities more suited for a partisan political campaign than the rule-making process...

I do know that there has been a disturbing mission creep within the FCC over the last couple of years.

But we are the Congress of the United States. We are an entity that it is kind of important to know about this as well.

But our job is to stand up and represent the citizens of the country who want to know that information.

My district farms quite a bit.

But that is an important issue in some of our counties facing these legal challenges and fighting it out in court is something that we do need to address quickly.

I encourage the FSA to work with the cotton industry to make the necessary price adjustments based on quality and any other adjustments based on location differentials.

I know the numbers have increased overall, and when you spread it out and throw an average out there, you are including large with small.

I want to stress how important it is to ensure the department gets this done right.

the 2017 budget proposal Specialty Crops Program--Pest Programs to be funded at $146 million. However, the estimated 2016 budget is $164 million.

This has a huge implication obviously on health.

The Congress shall have the power to dispose and make all needful rules and regulations respecting the territory or the property belonging to the United States.

Will you commit, Mr. Secretary, to the families of these victims today that you will seek the extradition of Castro regime officials responsible for the shoot down?

Unfortunately, the last eight years have been characterized by turmoil, and by upheaval and uncertainty.