I think it is important that we connect those dots, what you are talking about, between basic research and then ultimately getting it out and creating jobs with it.

Could you tell me approximately--and I realize this would be an estimate--what percentage of truckers in the United States of America operate as independent contractors?

we have got to tread very carefully on going from where we are with a clear definition to a narrowing of that definition which might, by intent or the unintentional consequences of depriving a lot of people of work that is legitimate that…

What you want to make sure is that the master contractor that performs the services you provide, which is the main structural service in terms of construction, is competing with you on a level playing field.

Because there are an awful lot of small--the National Association of Home Builders said 75 percent of homebuilders, or was it 75, 85 percent of homebuilders built 25 or fewer homes and 75 percent built 10 or fewer homes.

I ran a company for 22 years that had 800 independent contractors and 200 employees.

Which the big company really cannot meet with the same standards that they have to meet; is that correct?

We are focusing on the people who are intentionally disobeying those laws and those standards, not the people who are willfully obeying by those laws.

And with that, I will look forward to the testimony from our witnesses and appreciate the opportunity to co-chair this with you today.

This is an important subject, and I am delighted to have the chance to participate in the hearing with you.

The reason I mention this is my recollection, the company I ran was covered by that safe harbor.

Only that I appreciate the witnesses' testimony today and look forward to working with you, Chairman Casey and others, to see to it that we make sure that the people who are doing the wrong thing the wrong way for the wrong reasons are…

I want to compliment you on the differentiation between intentional and unintentional in your opening remarks and in your closing paragraph.

I will note that my friend and former Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committee member, Senator Brown, intends to introduce legislation dealing with the tax issue that I will support and cosponsor.

We need Federal leadership and reform.

NAHB looks forward to working with this Committee to advance regulatory reform in this area.

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NAHB greatly appreciates the efforts of Senators Menendez and Isakson for introducing legislation, S.1002, that addresses several regulatory barriers currently inhibiting access to construction credit.