I know there is a big commitment from the president in regards to dollars for the Veterans Administration, which is great.
telemedicine is a very powerful tool, and it is very valuable in a lot of ways.
OK, I think that will specifically answer the questions that we are all asking around this topic.
I believe hard rock mines on Federal lands should pay a royalty.
There is no question that the time has come to modernize this statute and I support the enactment of comprehensive reforms to the Mining Law...
The MMS does not maintain information on other Nation's take from hard rock mining operations.
Governor Sarah Palin taking on President Obama, his economic plan and sending the country a message that she's stepping up her fight.
Governor Palin warning it will, quote, 'inflict permanent damage' on the economy.
Governor Palin warning it will, quote, "inflict permanent damage" on the economy.
Frankly, it seems to me that right now what is the most jeopardizing issue if I was in the mining industry is not knowing what's going to ha...
I think that we risk trading that reliance on foreign oil for a reliance on foreign minerals.
We always know it is about the balance.
We've got to strike the right balance between imposing a royalty and maintaining a role for mining in our economic recovery.
MMS does not collect or have access to the data necessary to determine the amount of revenue that would be generated from a royalty.
I would like to hear whatever assurances you can give me as to the administration's interest in pursuing these and finalizing these conveyan...
I do believe that we will be more successful in coming up with appropriate mitigation for any projects that would be approved.
I think many of us feel that it has been exceptionally useful as a policy in spurring that production.
We have some issues. I'm sure that the Alaska BLM folks will be further briefing you, but I would love the opportunity to discuss with you a...
