Our utility companies have expressed some concerns about access to coal.

I introduced the 45G tax credit in the year 2003 as a House member.

I apologize for our inability to reach decisions in regard to its extension.

the intention is that I think Senator Wyden, Senator Crapo and I and others, will introduce the extension of 45G here in the next few days.

Certainly matters in places like Kansas where short line rail has become such a significant component of how we get agriculture goods and products to market.

I'm interested in knowing if that is an either/or situation is true.

Our grain elevators have expressed... a concern about access to rail cars for pollen grain.

So at the Federal level, if we don't have a dedicated source of funding for funds to support and retain effective principals, what would happen?

the best way to do that is with a highly effective teacher.

I think we have a unique opportunity here and you have done some excellent work, and I thank you for that.

I appreciate that. Let me bring up the biotech situation.

effective school leaders play a really critical and important role in students' academic success, especially in our high-need schools.

Going forward, we need to provide adequate and effective support for teachers and school leaders.

the probability is lower that minority students and economically disadvantaged students are likely to have access to those more experienced, more effective teachers.

The hypocrisy to come today and say we are both moving too slow and asking for too much is something the American people will get to judge as we move forward.

I ask unanimous consent that reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To delist the lesser prairie-chicken as a threatened species under…

thank you very much for recognizing me to take the opportunity to address something I hope can readily and easily be solved. If common sense prevails--and we know it doesn't often enough here in our Nation's Capital--one, the Department of…

I ask unanimous consent that the pending amendment be set aside to call up amendment No. 73. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report. The assistant legislative clerk read as…