We need to be vigilant there. It almost feels like it's a throwback to the Cold War.
I just want you to know that I'm a Senator that understands that that's a real challenge that you face.
I think the Administration bringing this up is important.
I know we are all very concerned about sequestration.
I think there are ways that we could think more creatively that fund something a little bit like the Home Owner Loan Corporation.
I do not get it when you could create a large base of continuing responsible borrowers at the end of the day.
It is important that we do not competitively disadvantage or penalize U.S. financial institutions just because the United States is further ...
Water storage is the precursor for multiple-use water management in arid regions such as the Third Congressional District of Colorado.
Conservation alone cannot meet these demands. We have an obligation to prepare this country's future generations by storing water.
When it comes to some of the fracking issues, when you get into Colorado, at least, you have to be able to own your water.
I hope that today's hearing will be a productive step in highlighting some of the shortcomings of the existing water storage regulatory fram...
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
There is no need to see water storage as a partisan issue.
It has been bureaucratic interference out of Washington, D.C. that is driving up costs, slowing up projects.
Water is an economic driver. In order to attract more growth to the western United States... every industry depends upon an ample water supp...
Does the Bureau of Reclamation facilities, do those help stabilize water flows to be able to make rafting possible?
The additional water storage that Colorado requires can only be realized by rethinking the way the Federal government works.
I have a great concern in my district for our farm and ranch community, for senior citizens on fixed incomes.
