The Lifeline program must be reformed and modernized in a responsible manner, and it must account for the Internet and innovation economy.
We have a national commitment to ensure every American has access to the communications services they need to fully participate in our econo...
Drought is one of the manifestations that we are seeing in terms of climate change.
I look forward to working with you and Senator Murkowski on addressing it.
Why were we not moving aggressively to prevent the problems that exist today and that we know only are going to get worse in the future?
I think when history looks back at this particular moment, our kids and our grandchildren and our great grandchildren are going to ask us wh...
It does not mean anything to the veteran if that veteran does not know about it.
I think we can also say in fairness to the VA in the last few years we have seen a significant turnaround.
it is completely unacceptable, with the vast resources of the VA, that they were incapable of submitting their testimony to this Committee o...
You would agree with me that your job is to make sure that every veteran in America... know what those benefits are.
I think you have heard from all of the members the importance of working effectively with State, local government, and non-profits.
I do not think it is too much for this Committee to get testimony on time so staff and Members have an opportunity to adequately understand ...
I believe the improvements to TAP have made positive contributions to it.
For the Post-9/11 veterans, the VA is now providing free health care for the first 5 years upon their return.
We know that the best solutions are not all coming out of DC, that they are at the local level where we are seeing great solutions.
If people know what they are eligible for and are not in all kinds of different levels, it might be easier for the average veteran to say, '...
I am concerned about the older veterans right now, say Vietnam vets.
Historically, the VA has not done a particularly good job in outreach.
