Ultimately they were about a loss of trust between the VA and many of our veterans.

Most veterans I have spoken to believe that the care that they receive at the VA is second to none.

TMCF requests that the subcommittee preserve the original HBCU designated Historic Preservation Fund.

I believe, is an essential tool to protect our Nation's rich, natural and cultural resources.

We urge you to continue toward restoration and increase the NEA funding allocation to $155 million for fiscal year 16.

The CLC believes strongly that the USGS GLSC plays a central role in supporting near and long-term initiatives.

We look forward to working closely with you as we continue our important work to preserve America's sacred battlefield lands.

we urge you to support $1.6 billion for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) in fiscal year 2016

I look forward to working with you as we move through the appropriations process this year.

I support responsible energy development on public lands as part of a 'do it all, do it right' approach to energy policy.

I want to thank you for your commitment to Tribal programs and for requesting a large increase for Indian education.

Can we count on you to make mandatory extension of PILT a personal priority?

This request clearly demonstrates the investments that we can make if Congress and the President work together.

I was pleased to see that your budget request includes a 17 percent increase for the National Park Service to prepare for the Centennial.

Will you commit to working with me to ensure that the Valles Caldera receives the funding it needs to operate successfully in fiscal year 2016 and beyond?

Thank you, Chairwoman Murkowski, and good morning and also welcome to the new members, Senators Cassidy and Daines.

Senator Reed worked very hard and in the face of some very difficult political issues to pass Interior bills.

We fought for this legislation to ensure this special place receives the resources that it needs.