Thomas R. Carper: “As a lifelong public servant, you know better than most that our workforce is one of the most important assets, I think…”

Last year, the Environment and Public Works Committee held, I think, not one, but a couple of hearings on permitting, common theme at our hearings, on the importance of public engagement.

I usually default to the golden rule, and I think in this case it's a pretty good guide as well.

For too long, the seats have not been filled, and not been filled properly.

Not really. I have just come from the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, which is having a hearing on the Key Bridge, the bridge in Baltimore that was badly damaged.