Chairwoman Klobuchar, I would like to commend you for taking the time to hear from our industry.
We need to be seeking out our share of international tourism to say to people around the world, 'Come here.'
the biggest chunk of the tourism business is the small business community--the mom and pop operators.
I hope that this is the year to do it.
The international travel issue, we are talking about this Travel Promotion Act, and I know in our State of Minnesota, we...
I think that was the message that was trying to be sent there, that there is a lot of beautiful places to visit.
The Travel Promotion Act will provide a funding vehicle that is not at the expense of the taxpayers.
We need to tell the world about the improvements we have made to the entry process.
I appreciate the leadership you have shown at the EPA and the integrity you are working to restore to the office.
We are concerned that this is speculative to look at this and would be very difficult to do on an evidence based method.
I am concerned with a few pieces here.
I understand the EPA is looking at both direct greenhouse gas emissions and indirect emissions from land use changes.
I can tell you I was sitting here thinking about the change the COPS program made in the county where I was a chief pros...
You also have the $225 million Byrne Competitive Grant program.
I always thought it was ironic that we had something like 37 States that had started their own greenhouse gas registry t...
Sen. Dorgan and I yesterday introduced the Travel Promotion Act of 2009.
That's historically true if we're going to look at long-term situations. That should make a difference.
Her extensive judicial record shows that her background and her experiences do not detract from her ability to adhere to...
