"As Chairman, I am committed to ensuring that this Committee does all that it can to ensure that veterans and their families receive the benefits and services they have earned."
"I want to congratulate Secretary Shinseki for making this decision which will greatly simplify the application process for veterans."
"The Veterans Benefits Enhancement Act of 2009 was unanimously approved by the Senate just 2 weeks ago."
"I sponsored the Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act of 2009."
"The Veterans Health Care Authorization Act of 2009 has been held up by one Member of the Senate."
"The primary purpose of S. 1237 is to authorize both the VA and Department of Labor to provide assistance to single veterans and their dependent children, with funding dedicated for employment supports..."
"What I would like to clarify with respect to the Zero Tolerance bill is this is actually what homeless service providers envision as the solution to helping the chronically homeless get access to supp..."
"I believe investing in better training for supervisors could help prevent many workplace disputes."
"As the sponsor of S. 372, the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2009, I believe that Federal employees provide a valuable service to our country when they expose waste, fraud, and abuse in t..."
"If confirmed, I expect these nominees to be strong advocates for the merit system and the Federal workforce."
"Civil servants must be able to serve their country without undue influence or fear of discrimination at the workplace."
"One of the most important responsibilities of the Board is to adjudicate claims brought by Federal employee whistleblowers."
"Our dedicated Federal employees are among this country's greatest assets."
"Providing these benefits makes sound business sense."
"I would ask that my full statement be placed in the record."
"I am proud to be a cosponsor of your bill, Mr. Chairman, S. 1102, the Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009."
"this legislation is needed to assist the government in recruiting new employees to the Federal workforce."
"I hope the witnesses will address these rate standards and how to make sure that future increases will not occur."
