In a competitive program, I would add.
We need to tackle the deficit and make sure our children and grandchildren aren't forced to bear the burden of overwhelming debt.
I was deeply concerned that the House Republican budget would eliminate funding for the highly competitive TIGER Discretionary Grant program...
Senator Leahy joined me in this effort to help provide a level playing field for our States.
Early childhood education is one of the most important investments we can make in a child's education.
Providing high-quality literacy programs for children across the country has always been a priority for me.
I am concerned that the Administration's budget does not similarly support our Nation's fragile trauma centers and systems.
I want to ask you specifically, on the record, if we are going to have the resource--can you commit that the West Coast groundfish catch-sha...
Senator Cantwell's comments regarding the Environmental Defense Fund pro-catch shares ad was indicative of her pro-catch shares position.
I hope that we can, you know, show the success that we've had in the north Pacific.
I certainly look forward to working with you, as the new Subcommittee Chairman, on these important issues.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Well, I think you know how important this industry is, and the policies that it represents, so----
We need to ensure that our fisheries are sustainable and that we are not overfishing.
And that is the understanding in the agreement.
You are not only costing consumers in their own transportation, but you are costing the movement of goods and services.
This bill recognizes the role that ports play in moving freight that are obviously necessary and the infrastructure that goes along with it.
On the Mexican trucking issue, the press release that the President's office issued said Mexico will reduce its retaliatory tariffs by 50 pe...