In order to ensure our space architecture is truly responsive and resilient during conflicts that extend into space, the U.S. Air Force will require significant future investment in the personnel that make up our space forces and the…

New Mexico is the first state in the country to now ban lunch shaming at a state level.

In my view, this designation presents the Committee with an opportunity.

Given the high levels of leadership turnover at BIE and IHS, one of GAO's recommendations for both agencies is to develop contingency and succession planning for key positions.

It is a framework that can modify and morph over time specific to the needs, a living document, but with five priorities in place, it is a good framework.

We know, on a bipartisan basis, both in the Bush and Obama Administrations, by this point, we usually have senior staff in these areas.

I think sports are good for young people. I think exercise is good.

No objection.

Budgets are a direct demonstration of our priorities.

I signed a letter to President Trump urging him to exempt Indian programs from the February hiring freeze.

The Federal Government has treaty and trust responsibilities to provide vital services, including health care and education, to Native American and Alaska Native tribes.

I just want to say the GAO listing this as a high risk opportunity is a chance for us to work together...

I can tell you that constituents of mine who visit Washington and have meetings within all of these agencies do not feel, at the senior level, there is guidance because folks are in an acting position rather than having people in the…

You and I have been talking for a long time about doing a hearing like this.

I am concerned that the framework will stall and much needed improvements will fail to be implemented.

If you take that Medicaid money, you are going to end up rolling back a lot of the achievements you have made, isn't that true?

We are moving forward because we cannot wait because it is patients we are seeing. That is the focus of everything that we do.

There is no substitute for a strong economic foundation and smart investments in our children and workers.