It is safe to say that when Congress created the Board, they intended it to operate independently and without regard to political considerations.

I don't take handing over more authority to the SEC lightly, but we cannot call something independent if it is not actually independent.

Often, housing is provided, and transportation is provided. So in my view, that far exceeds anything that you are comparing it to.

You have got plans to extend the life of Medicare, and thank you for having that in the budget proposal.

In my district, it is having a huge effect... people growing fruit and vegetables are affected by this, and they need desperate relief.

You are the most accessible Secretary in this Administration, and I appreciate that.

The National Security Presidential Memorandum 33 outlines research security requirements for U.S. government-supported R&D programs.

I was unable to attend votes due to a death in the family. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 87 (H.R. 4723) and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 88 (H. Res. 149). PERSONAL EXPLANATION

I want to talk about examples of Biden's influence peddling scheme. This time it was Romania.

Discrimination is not a relic of the past. It remains a problem in our housing sector.

These records build an essential account of the work that the government does for the American people.

That is why keeping accurate records is absolutely so important.

we in Congress are charged with being responsible stewards of taxpayer money

It is so exhausting. This is really incredibly exhausting, and I cannot imagine our residents sitting at home.

Do you see the fundamental injustice in how this administration has, you know, picked winners and losers in this process?

They help us hold the Executive Branch accountable, ensure appropriate use of taxpayer dollars.

The Federal Government handles a massive number of records and documents.

What I understand now, and I have 8 seconds, but so far you have approved 53.6 billion in special financial assistance?