I certainly don't disagree with that although I do think that Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is probably going to take up--

So I want--then I want to get to the packing group designation, which I think you speak to as well in your testimony.

Are there plans to broaden the study considering all the plays that might be out there and all the potential there might be for a lot more of this product to be moved by rail?

I do believe if I threw a match in Bakken crude oil, it would not light. Gasoline and ethanol would.

today I am introducing legislation to help new veterans get information about the programs, benefits and services available to them as they transition back to civilian life. The Connect with Veterans Act will make it easier for cities…

Reserving the right to object, I want to first make a couple of points, which as we talk about this, I think it is clear to identify who is the taxing authority. The distinguished and very learned constitutional scholar from the State of…

I am disturbed a little bit by that answer, that it is not the primary way, because we can deal with student loan debt.

I think we need to have a broader understanding, because way too often here, we think that the only people who are concerned about these issues in the U.S. Congress or the Federal Government or a Federal agency...

we do not have a financially literate population, especially among youth.

We need to make sure it is as transparent as what it can.

It is heartbreaking to see those same tools not being particularly effective in Indian Country.

I think it is important to understand those barriers, whether they are home ownership or whether they are--whatever it is that creates a unique situation in terms of dealing individually with Indian people and recovery.

I am very proud of the fact that--and I am one that has resisted many times to call for a comprehensive national energy policy.

The cost of generating electricity will increase $93 billion per year because of that and consumer pockets are going to be lighter by $2,100 per year.

I am standing with my good friend from the great State of West Virginia, certainly a tremendous legislator and former Governor and someone who knows how to get things done, Senator Shaheen. I know what is happening. I think I have learned…

We need markets. It creates jobs. It creates economic activity and we have bills that we're not able to advance.

In this Administration who leads energy policy, the Department of Energy or the EPA?

the nuclear industry is under a serious challenge right now.