Chair Maloney, I want to thank you for scheduling today's hearing to examine the particularly vexing problem of long-ter...
We have lost over 8 million jobs in this downturn.
It seems like some flexibility here might be prudent, at least for a period of time.
So you've got still roughly what, $42 million that hasn't been obligated?
478,000 acre-feet of water?
Nearly half a million acre-feet of water pulled out of the system, is that correct?
The bills we have under consideration this afternoon intend to address a very serious issue facing certain regions of th...
Should we be considering amendments in Congress on this to give some alleviation?
As drought is expected to persist in the Southwest, it is of the utmost importance that we put in place infrastructure a...
I guess the point I want to make sure that I get to, if you've got $42 million that's unobligated at this point, but you...
Can you quantify that for me?
I am pleased to join you in welcoming the witnesses and members of the public.
You're opposing all these on funding grounds.
The filibuster is the essence of the Senate. It is not a tool of obstructionism or dysfunction.
Shame on the Chairman.
If there was ever a person who defended the filibuster, it was Robert C. Byrd.
I cannot think of any endeavor that affects any person's interest in the country that has not been touched by legislativ...
I think it is very important to pass legislation. I think that is probably why we are created, the House, the Senate.
