There have been successes, but they have been too small. We need to do more.
By over-regulating energy development in Indian Country, the Government inhibits the creation of desperately needed jobs.
We have heard complaints from the Tribes that the delays in the approval process have been a significant impediment.
Thank you very much.
Energy means royalty income for individual Tribal members and for Tribal governments.
Senator Barrasso introduced S. 1684, the Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act Amendments of 2011.
It is my hope, Mr. Chairman, that we can address these and other impediments to development on Indian lands.
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Anyone who has ever had a serious injury or condition knows how difficult managing pain can be.
It is a common-sense approach that takes some modest steps to reform the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act.
For over 100 million Americans affected by chronic pain, the challenge of dealing with pain is ever-present in their lives.
A State's elected representatives are far better positioned to determine what is in the public interest than political appointees in Washing...
And I certainly don't think that Congress should cede its authority to an Administration that puts politics ahead of unemployed Americans.
I don't see why Congress should give up that authority now--not with a national unemployment rate of 8.3 percent.
I'm not only referring to the President's rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline.
Like Senators McCain and Kyl, I believe Congress should not cede its constitutional authority to direct land exchanges.
We do not expect or want our elected representatives to abdicate their responsibilities or punt difficult decisions to unelected officials.
