John Ensign

I suggest we also consider alternative ways to support broadband deployment in high-cost and rural areas.

Section 254 of the Communications Act specifically requires the FCC to use the Universal Service Fund to promote access to, and I quote, 'advanced telecommunications and information services to all regions of the Nation,' unquote.

Universal service reform is an incredibly complex issue, yet it is a very important one for policymakers to understand.

The FCC's plan advances some interesting ideas that should be explored, like limiting subsidies to one provider in a geographic area.

I applaud the Chairman for starting a dialogue here in the Committee over how to best fix an out-of-date and sometimes broken program.

Please join with Senators Harry Reid and John Ensign, our Congressional Representatives Delegation, the County Comissioners, and the thousands who oppose these mining operations in protecting the health of the residents of the area and the…

The people who live near there, their anthem is a master plan development that is right near there, about 12,000 residents. They are in overwhelming opposition.

It's important. It's supported by the entire Nevada delegation.

What is the Federal Government's assessment now of the worst-case scenario?

I think your governor's request is 6,000 additional National Guard.

The legislation this committee is considering today, the Hoover Power Allocation Act, is the result of extensive negotiations.

I urge my colleagues to carefully consider this important piece of legislation