I am concerned that we won't have the resources when the bill eventually comes due.
Veterans' homelessness fell by nearly 12 percent in the year 2010, demonstrating that these programs work.
I want to acknowledge your leadership in really developing a homelessness plan and fostering coordination across departments.
We need a transportation system that supports job creation, fosters economic growth, is sustainable, and most importantly, is safe to use.
I am pleased that the budget request continues funding for the HUD-VASH program at $75 million.
The recent settlement announced among the five largest banks, the States, and the Federal Government is an important step.
We must be prepared to effectively respond with the needed manpower and assets.
I am very glad that the request for homeless programs reflects a continued commitment to that plan.
Addressing the ongoing challenge of homelessness remains a top priority of mine.
Gas prices are hurting everyone. And as you and I have talked about before, we need to look at all the alternatives to fossil fuels.
While I do not believe that a conflict with China is inevitable, we should continue to work to promote mutual interests, mitigate concerns, ...
But again, I appreciate the tremendous work of you and your entire staff on an issue that has been at the forefront of our Nation.
I am also concerned that the funding level requested to renew vouchers is effectively flat.
I look forward to continuing to work with the Department and my colleagues to find additional ways to improve HUD's programs.
The joint Federal-State servicing settlement and the settlement with Bank of America represent not only a significant monetary award, but th...
I echo Senator Collins' concerns about short-funding on the project-based contracts, so we'll be following that very closely from our end.
Sometimes when people know they are going to be accountable in bigger ways, it makes a huge difference, so I appreciate that.
I think the cross-agency coordination on that has been really----
