Earl L. Carter: “We care about the right whales. We need to protect the right whales. But we have to balance that with public safety and…”

We must seize the opportunity to spend it wisely in a way that serves our country the best.

The Federal Government simply can do a better job in veterans' access to health care, the appeals process, homelessness, and so much more.

They should not be penalized for simply being prepared.

That's why I introduced the Improving Veterans Access to Congressional Services Act, which requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to permit the use of VA facilities by Members of Congress for the purposes of meeting with constituents.