I think the resolution is a great place to begin a dialogue.
To the degree this committee can work with the appropriators to adequately fund, I think you will see a lot of this frus...
The ESA is not broken. It does not need to be fixed.
Federal investment in transportation projects in rural States also can benefit urban States.
Before Congress increases funding, I think it is critical that we show the American people we are actually being efficie...
From a Colorado and Wyoming standpoint, the testimony mentions the need for direct Federal investment in highways.
Part of the deficit problem that we have will be when one-third of the Federal work force retires and expects their pens...
And the longer we wait, the less likely we are to be able to make that promise.
I have tried to keep from cutting Social Security benefits since I first got here.
Speaking for all members of the committee, I appreciate the dedication with which CBO carries out its responsibilities t...
The minority has put us in this uncharted waters. Never before in the history of the EPA has a new President's incoming ...
Elections have consequences, and a new President is entitled to put in place people who will advance his agenda.
It is disappointing that our Democrat colleagues are not here today doing their job, and that job is to be able to debat...
It is disappointing that they chose that course of action, but we will not allow it to obstruct.
On this matter I ask for a recorded vote.
We had an election last November, the people spoke, and now it is time to set up a functioning Government.
I have been informed that no Democrats will be in attendance this morning, in an effort to intentionally delay and obstr...
not having a vote on this nominee today, not organizing this important Committee is a shame.
