I guess I am also interested in--you tell me that you communicate with them, what do they say?
We want clean water. I represent lots of communities in which there are not enough ratepayers.
The point I would make, and ask you to agree or disagree, is I often think of this issue of the order of 2011 as an impe...
It does not solve the problem permanently, but it certainly solves the immediate problem.
We do have some concerns about the public policy benefit of an action like a partial prepaid loan.
I just want to make sure that we were not out-Kansaned the gentleman from Oregon.
I appreciate your comments in regard to the nature of Congress working in a bipartisan effort.
Tell me once again what you understand Congress' direction to be in that regard.
We think that is part of it. That is part of what we try to do as well.
For those of us who grew up in rural areas, it is a lifestyle we cherish and hope to preserve for our children.
On my first trip to Kansas, I had the opportunity to visit Emporia, and along with Senator Jerry Moran, recognize USDA R...
We want to make certain that the money the taxpayers provide you is well-spent.
Thank you. My time has expired. We will have another round.
Do you have any sense that Rural Development is advocating for a position beneficial to the repayment of their loans and...
Fifteen percent of the proposed area of service is the requirement for the loan?
We, certainly, would like that information. Obviously, the appropriation bill requires that information be provided.
We will continue to press Rural Development for more clarity, because we believe they have the authority to do what need...
If you can provide the utility structure, including water, at a rate that is more affordable, the chances of manufacturi...