It is essential that funds be spent wisely at all levels of government and in a way that maintains the confidence of the public.
The second was to try to do it in a way that would make investments, significant investments in a better future for the American people.
This is the largest Federal appropriation of its kind in American history.
Passing the Act was an important step towards immediate recovery and the restoration of long-term fiscal stability.
The first was to get money out into the economy to protect and create jobs.
The Recovery Act is also helping families through these tough times with extended unemployment insurance.
I was privileged to be in the middle of the negotiations to not only form the bill but to get the 60 votes we needed to get it out of the Se...
I am not making this up, and I know that those grants do not go for leisure travel, do they?
the President signed the Recovery Act, which is intended to provide relief to millions of struggling families, jump-start our economy, creat...
Transparency is key. It helps ensure that the Census is on track.
We maybe ought to give serious consideration to whoever is going to be serving as our Census Bureau Directors in the future.
I support it. Most critical decisions for the Census occur between 3 to 5 years before that Census.
Last month, I sent a letter to President Obama urging him to nominate a new Director as soon as possible.
I believe we are at a critical juncture. I don't think it is overstating things to say that the 2010 Census is approaching a state of emerge...
The importance of having an ad campaign and a well thought-out ad campaign.
We are up to about $72 billion worth of improper payments, mostly overpayments.
What do we need to be doing here in the legislative side, in this hearing?
Well, I applaud those efforts and urge you to continue them.
