Tourism is an important industry for our country and especially for my state, Nevada.

We appreciate the leadership of Senator Byron Dorgan and Nevada's own Senator John Ensign, Majority Leader Harry Reid.

I stand beside Nevada's communities, counties, and the State to provide a top ranked transportation system that supports Nevada's economy and mobility in a fiscally, socially, and environmentally smart manner.

I hope it continues to be that way, too.

Funding for transportation projects is needed to accommodate Nevada's rapidly growing population, especially during these tough economic times.

Tourism is the lifeblood of Nevada's economy.

Today, perhaps more than ever, Nevada depends on a strong transportation system for commerce and mobility to support economic stability and job growth.

Nevada's transportation programs are facing a severe funding shortfall crisis.

Maintaining and expanding I-80 infrastructure will alleviate traffic, improve traffic safety, and help small businesses grow in all of these communities.

Senator Lugar raised a question with me and--publicly--about why some of this money isn't getting out there into these companies.

Cap and trade, as it is currently defined in the Waxman bill... is not economy-wide.

I see it as very significantly stronger and a much better card to play in the international negotiations.

We're talking about a social program, where we're investing in paying them for environmental services so they stop cutting down the forest.

This is not about what Mr. Menendez was talking about, 'I need more offsets.' This is about net reductions to protect the atmosphere.

The Waxman-Markey bill puts that out there; it says we're going to have this separate goal, we're going to put some investment directly in deforestation.

I share the serious concerns nearly all Members have that the practices that occurred must come to a halt.

Those who broke the law need to be brought to justice; however, I do have some concerns that this particular issue is being used to advance another agenda.

The recipients of these bonuses will not be able to keep all of their money.