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I think the money needs to flow to the need, obviously.

What is the rationale for this per grantee cap? Is this going to continue?

So it is an honor for me to be here with you for the first hearing.

Our State just passed a State law to allow them to carry that.

I would like to get your feedback from that, from an academic standpoint or so, how that might work.

I will do everything I can to make sure that funding for one of the most successful conservation programs will not lapse.

In the great State of West Virginia we know the importance of protecting our public lands.

I hope that we can work together and find a solution.

It is a mistake to assume that the only funding options we have are between land acquisition and maintenance.

So you do not pick any one of the programs within your jurisdiction as far as one you are going to that you think has the most return and the most good for the people?

Timber production from these forests are critical to the state's economy, but they are equally important for providing clean water, outdoor recreation, hunting, fishing and many other uses.

Protecting lands like these across the United States should continue to be a priority for Congress which is why I am proud to co-sponsor a bill this Congress to both reauthorize and fully fund this important program.

As you may know, West Virginia is proud to be the third most forested state in the nation.

How do you all categorize and pick the ones you think are most effective because we do not want to lose any.

A robust 6-year highway program is something that I am very passionate about.

I would encourage or ask if there is any way we could like higher prioritize that.

Because you do have some say in Medicaid. You don't have any say in Medicare, but in Medicaid you're doing this.

When I was Governor, I always felt that if we could connect, if we were providing for Medicaid and also Medicare, should be connected, real time.