Research demonstrates that direct investments in children can help close gaps in these important outcomes and can have lasting positive effe...
Sometimes it is you spend a buck on high-quality early learning and you get back multiples of that, sometimes into the teens.
If the long-term care challenge is left unaddressed it will impact the elderly who require services.
I stand ready to work with anyone on any of these options to start addressing this crisis because I think I simply can't, I just don't think...
Unfortunately, too few Americans are currently prepared to pay for even a modest amount of long-term care whether through insurance or savin...
Whenever a witness can bring a personal story, that makes a substantial impression on everyone here.
For the people of Pennsylvania, especially those in my district, the problem of abandoned mines is one that we have lived with for decades.
It is important we learn from failed ideas of the past.
We want to see each person treated with the dignity and respect that they deserve.
We would welcome an opportunity to work with you on a long-term solution on abandoned mine lands...
I have introduced my own legislation to close loopholes in the coal royalties program to provide more funds for AML cleanup.
Today I focus my remarks on one decision of particular concern with many of our fellow Members of the House...
I look forward to continuing to work with you toward that laudable goal.
One of the biggest successes of this creative approach has been the Regional Conservation Partnership Program, known as RCPP.
These efforts that bring all perspectives to the table are the ones that are actually working.
Our farmers and ranchers are the best stewards of the land and continually adapt to protect our natural resources despite the overly burdens...
We know that voluntary conservation programs work.
To that end, I am particularly proud of this Committee's work on conservation programs during the deliberation of the most recent farm bill.