The drastic cuts that the President proposes will only hurt our students.

are you aware that there are more than 20 alternative chemicals available to farmers?

I would like to urge the majority on all committees to follow regular order, hold hearings, and seek Tribal consultation on any proposal that would cut access to critical healthcare programs.

We urge Congress to increase Federal funding for Indian education programs.

This budget claims to take care of the agency's core functions by focusing on existing Federal lands rather than grants or new land acquisitions.

this has been an issue that's been studied for 30 years by exposure scientists, and there is very, very strong scientific evidence there

These projects have brought together public and private land managers, conservationists and Pueblos in a way that benefits both forest ecosystems and local economies.

I'm going to do everything I can to make sure they have the budgets to do their job.

I am disappointed that this budget does not invest more in loan repayment and scholarship programs.

I would like to talk about your proposals to reorganize the Department and reduce your workforce.

But will you begin a formal Federal rulemaking process to replace this rule?

We owe it to the Navajo Nation, the Navajo people, and others harmed by this spill to ensure that they are compensated for business losses and property damage they've suffered.

I am pleased that this administration recognizes the problem, and look forward to working with the Forest Service and the Office of Management and Budget to address this issue during this budget cycle in a fiscally responsible and…

Every year, we come back before the subcommittee and hear the same issues raised repeatedly.

I want to emphasize that this is simply a proposal. Congress has not yet acted on it.

I do not want New Mexico to lose her.

Yes, and I am sure that if the $99 million in cuts were restored to you, you could make progress on additional items also.

I think the Chief knows that Senator Udall and I just returned from a meeting this morning with the Secretary of Agriculture.