I appreciate that, and I agree with Senator Kerry's characterization that data security is one subset of consumer privacy.
I think we need to thoroughly examine this issue and make sure that we don't apply a solution in search of a problem.
And I gather the bottom line is your concern is if it happens on too compressed a schedule, then there are significant participants that cou...
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to commend you. I think this is a very sensible and very thoughtful proposal that lays out a phased im...
I want to welcome everyone to today's hearing to audit USDA energy and forestry programs.
Thirty-seven programs in the farm bill do not have a budget baseline beyond the expiration of the current farm bill.
As we consider these programs, and to what extent they have fulfilled their purpose, we must be aware that we face a significant challenge i...
Our farmers and agriculture in general are not getting the credit they deserve for their extensive efforts in restoring the Chesapeake Bay.
I wasn't aware of that actually. That is in my backyard for the most part.
I think the data you report really shows that we have made great progress within the Chesapeake Bay.
I appreciate what all of you do because obviously to make good decisions you need good data to make sound decisions.
Many of these programs, such as the Biomass Crop Assistance Program, were created with the purpose of fostering the creation of the next gen...
I am proud to say that many parts of my district, the young people are finding great opportunities. They are not leaving now, and frankly, w...
I represent a very rural district, 22 percent of the land mass of Pennsylvania, and in some of the most rural areas of my district interesti...
We have a responsibility to ensure that our food systems are sustainable and resilient.
We have a lot of work to do as we continue down the road of preparing for this next farm bill.
The biggest threat to our national security by far would be at whatever point we would rely on a foreign country to provide that for us.
Today we will hear from USDA about the farm bill programs administered under the energy and forestry titles.
