this has got to be one of those trends that we want to try to get out in front of as best we can

I'm concerned about how long this is taking, as well as how much this is--how much it costs.

I have introduced the Tribal Employment and Jobs Protection Act which will exempt tribes and tribal employers from the Obamacare employer mandate.

While the President recognizes the impact of Obamacare on many and has requested changes to other related provisions like the Cadillac tax, he fails to be concerned with the employer mandate's heavy impact on tribes in Indian Country.

In Montana, tribes are getting hit with massive fines because of the Obamacare employer mandate.

Let's go back to 2008, or let's say a 5-year timeline, are we getting better or not.

this disproportionate spending on admin costs doesn't translate into better care in Indian Country.

Have you guys made a recommendation to give yourselves some more flexibility in that area?

I think that you have done some positive things for research in here.

I do believe the USDA's priority should be with making determinations based on sound science regarding the safety of biotech products within its jurisdiction, not on marketing or mandatory labeling efforts that really have no bearing on…

the challenges facing Indian Country cannot be addressed when Native programs are severely underfunded.

We do not want to create different classes of Native Americans because everyone who is eligible for IHS should receive the same standard of quality care.

God knows in my neck of the woods, they need economic development and in Indian Country.

I think it's a good thing for Native Americans.

IHS will never be successful unless we provide the funds needed to treat people.

This year's budget proposes a $50 million increase in the Native Housing Block Grant Program, which is good.

So can I ask you, is what you pay your staff for equivalent capabilities competitive with the VA?

I think we're estimated to be at about $1.2 billion of third-party billing.