What does the FTC do to try to better publicize scams, whether they're via the Internet or coming through the mail?

We really need to find a way that allows them to ensure their products are safe, but doesn't put them out of business.

The combination of the cost of third-party testing for the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act plus the economic downturn has forced this business to close up altogether.

I personally don't know who's right. This is a case where different actuaries have come to different conclusions.

I would like your best judgment on, what should we do about that issue?

I think he certainly gained a perspective of, you know, how the people of Maine, a coastal State, and the fishing community view the Coast Guard with tremendous admiration and appreciation for the work that the Coast Guard does.

President Obama has chosen in this Fiscal Year to impose a freeze on nonmilitary discretionary spending.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Those are my last words.

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.

Thank you. Those sound like very worthwhile and protective moves on the Commission's part.

I just don't want to lead what--leave what would be a misleading----

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.

I think that would be helpful information for us to have.

I would like to ask you to address that issue in a factual way, to help us better understand this charge.

the administration of this program has been far too lax, and it is not protecting retirees, participants, and future participants.

I was disappointed when the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported, last August, that not as much progress been made in this area as I would have hoped.