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The Army Corps performs a very important role throughout our country, from issuing permits that balance economic development and environmental protection to assisting with the Federal Government's response to natural disasters.
We would appreciate that. It has been a real issue for us over the years.
A big issue for agriculture in our island territory is lack of data, in part because the local agriculture offices have limited means to collect data chronically.
I just think it is important that in the process of the review that the task force is making not only that the names of the members are there but the process in which regulations they are reviewing are there for public comment as well.
I just want to say my heart goes out to your community.
Last week, the full committee ranking member, Elijah Cummings, sent a letter to both the Energy Department and the Interior Departments requesting the names of the task force members.
I think that it is very important that the public know who is on the task force, the perspectives and backgrounds.
I may be one of the few Democrats who believe that we have maybe more regulations than are necessary.
At President's Trump's direction, political appointees at Federal agencies are repealing regulations that protect the health, environment, and pocketbooks of average Americans.
The rapid repair is to help shelter people in place.
We are asking for a 100 percent waiver of Medicaid, the same that has been given to other locations
The responsibility constitutionally of this Congress, and my colleagues who call and claim to be strict constructionists should recognize that, as well.
There is no more mismanagement in the territories than there is in Detroit, New York, Florida, or any other place in this country.
I believe that Puerto Rico should be a state with all the rights and duties associated with being part of the United States.
Puerto Ricans are just as much citizens of our country as are people in Florida, Texas, California, or any other state or territory.
Despite the difficult and challenging circumstances, the government of Puerto Rico has led the island's recovery efforts.
Outside assistance, while welcomed, cannot substitute or displace the self-determination and self-governance necessary to truly create a sustainable recovery.
The job of rebuilding Puerto Rico is the responsibility of its people and elected leaders, including myself.