We somehow cannot seem to finish it, even though we have got great bipartisan support.
We have got to act sooner rather than later because we are losing the lending lines in these institutions.
All the talk that we have here is not going to amount to anything if we actually do not get results out of this process.
the appraisal issue in rural communities is real
these concerns just add to the weight of overall concerns and I think are resulting in consolidation of our small commun...
Our producers are in dire straits.
The railroads need to bring more resources to meet the needs in North Dakota.
We've been pretty aggressive on this issue, and BNSF has responded and they have given us a very detailed plan.
We're the fastest growing state in the country and the railroads need to bring the resources.
BNSF has put forward a very substantial resource plan to address the need.
We need it for coal and for oil and gas and for other commodities as well.
We need--not only do we need to continue to be proactive until we get that, but so does the STB.
I believe that we need to have the same kind of reaction and the same kind of response in terms of dollars, as Senator H...
This is about the very real economic consequences of what's happening in farm country.
We need housing, and we particularly need housing in the energy patch in the West.
Your commitment to work with us is much appreciated and we look forward to it.
Our producers have been tremendously patient... But that patience is wearing thin.
I believe the losses to producers are likely to exceed $100 million.
