Thank you very much. They just called for votes, so you are saved by the bell.

I would like to call the Subcommittee on Health to order.

I just want to express some concern also about the President's budget in the area of the zeroing out of the rural empowerment zones and Enterprise Communities Grants Program.

What is the VA's response to testimony provided by Jill Kagan on the administrative barriers to veterans and their family caregivers accessing respite care?

We honor their heroism by supporting them and their loved ones when they return home.

National Military Family Association is pleased with the 'Family Caregiver Program Act of 2009' (S. 801) legislation recently proposed by Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-HI), Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), and Senator John D. Rockefeller (D-WV)…

Family caregivers are the true back-bone of the U.S. long-term care system.

The goal of today's hearing is to identify the gaps in supportive services for family caregivers.

Such occurrences are inherent in the current publication process and should diminish as the process is further refined.

Our Nation must work together on comprehensive, long-term actions that will stabilize gas and oil prices, prevent energy shortages, and achieve national energy independence.

Senator Lieberman and I have authored contracting reforms that are now law.

The Federal Government must invest significantly in its acquisition workforce.

As President Obama's nominee to lead the General Services Administration, Martha Johnson comes to this Committee with significant experience in both the private sector and the Federal Government.

I, too, am concerned about the explosive growth in government-wide acquisition contracts and multi-agency contracts because I believe the prevalence of those vehicles for purchasing demonstrates a lack of confidence in GSA.

There has been progress, but there is a long way to go.

I am a strong supporter of the National Park Service Centennial Initiative.

I commend GSA for starting to involve the community in those discussions, but it is absolutely critical that it occurs in a way that does not create problems for the biggest employer of the area.

And let me ask you one other question. You have indicated that GM will be capable buying back the inventories from as many as 80 percent of the closed dealerships; will you be buying back parts and special tools as well?