Mr. Calvert, before Mr. Simpson leaves, I do want to put on the record, because I do not know whether it has been reported on much but what he did in terms of the fire budget showed real leadership.

I share the view of the Chairman on a number of points with regard to the budget.

I don't think that there is a set aside for rural districts in Connected Educators.

I appreciate the Administration's recognition of the hard work done by Chairman Simpson here in the House.

We continue to have a significant challenge in this country with our veterans returning, with our military men and women returning and becoming veterans and unable to find employment.

I have had the good fortune of working on these issues at the local, State, and Federal level.

I appreciate that answer.

Thank you again. I want to refer first to the farming activities and OSHA regulations.

I am worried that this move could drastically increase Labor costs and uncertainty for employers as well as employees.

I am concerned that, depending upon that criteria or the incentive that is created by this rating program, will it discourage universities from encouraging students from difficult backgrounds to pursue a college education?

I am disappointed that she declined to appear before our panel today.

What are the criteria--when you say this is an ongoing conversation about how to prioritize funding within NIH among the various diseases--that you look at?

a concept that I have a lot of interest in is entrepreneurship, the ability to start a business.

I believe funding decisions represent more than just dollars. They reflect our Nation's priorities.

first I wish to address legislation that passed the Senate earlier this evening. The sustainable growth rate is such an important issue to the people from the State of Kansas. I come from a State in which senior citizens are a very…

I ask unanimous consent to address the Senate as in morning business for less than 15 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

FedRAMP certification seems to me to be pretty important.

I think there is merit to achieving this goal. I think it enhances the wireless industry's ability to deliver.