I would ask that you update us on that status and anything else you can do. Would you be willing to do that?
We are going to be doing reauthorization this year, so we are going to, obviously, be reauthorizing the program.
I have introduced, or I will be introducing legislation that addresses the sodium piece.
I would like to thank all of you for being here today.
So economic impact right now, $90 billion from hunting and fishing. And you think with this expanded access that this legislation provides, ...
I think you are familiar with 'right to try' laws that a number of States have now passed...
The communities in your State, the tribal nations in your State are exactly the type of communities that I want to work harder to serve.
I think it is really important, what you said, that the first line of defense are the tribes themselves.
I want to refocus you on what State regulations have you looked at and said, those are really smart.
I believe that is something we need to remedy.
So somebody is actually disadvantaged by being within 40 miles.
I think if there is statutory help or flexibility that we can give you there, that is what we want to do.
I have legislations to do that. I have talked to Senator Isakson, who is the chairman of the Veterans' Affairs Committee. He's supportive.
We need to be integrating that in a way that is logical and completely easy for veterans.
I am already working with Senator Moran of Kansas on legislation to do that.
Do your Choice Champions have enough flexibility to provide the authority to get this healthcare locally when it makes sense?
This is a fix that, one, serves veterans, two, can be cost-effective.
I have urged OPM to address these salary issues for Federal employees in western North Dakota.
