The State of Maine is coping with the imminent loss of a major defense installation.
I think there are some major issues here that are going to take more than maybe even one hearing.
I am concerned that these requirements are not consistent with our future force requirements and posture.
I question the basis of this.
Mr. Potter, it's my understanding that the OPM and the GAO both strenuously disagree with the inspector general's conclu...
President Obama has chosen in this Fiscal Year to impose a freeze on nonmilitary discretionary spending.
What we can't afford to do is decommission four and bring on two.
In reference to my earlier remarks regarding the budget and this reduction of $340 million over the Fiscal Year 2010.
Have you examined the whole question of the acquisition process now that the Coast Guard is going to be assuming it?
I want to welcome Admiral Papp before this committee as the next nominee for the Commandant of the Coast Guard.
So the bottom line is, is that with the increased number of Coast Guard personnel at the various stations... is sufficie...
I believe for Federal employees it's about one-third of the premium.
The GAO says that 80 percent of the Postal Service's costs are employee related.
In 2008, we acted to strengthen the laws governing the safety of goods entering this country and to provide much-needed ...
Well, I can tell you, you're encouraging them to move faster.
That's correct----
This is such a complex and important issue. We clearly need more transparency.
I think that needs to be addressed, and I would encourage you to do that.
