There is a reason for both here.

I hope we can continue to remain receptive to the priorities of the industry and address any issues that may have arisen last summer.

As the Committee begins assembling the 2013 Farm Bill, we want to ensure our work product reflects your highest priorities.

The industry continues to face challenges. Pest and disease concerns are increasing.

the fundamental issue here that we must first address is whether or not the current health of the private mortgage market is strong enough to bear the risk of bringing back private investment capital.

it would be a great law to say that, upon reaching the age of 18, every foster child in America had to read your story because you are a role model and a mentor by the way you have lived your life, and you are to be commended for doing…

It is better to build boys than mend men.

We're trying to make sure that all of that information that was available was shared. If it wasn't, then there may be somebody who dropped the ball.

We are trying to make sure that all of that information that was available was shared. If it wasn't, then there may be somebody who dropped the ball.

Mr. President, this year marks the 65th anniversary of the Air Force Reserve, created by President Harry S. Truman on April 14, 1948. Since the founding of the United States, citizens have answered the call to arms, accomplished their…

I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 10 minutes as in morning business. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Celebrating U.S. Air Force Reserve 65th Birthday

Mr. Speaker, today I have introduced two bills to help small businesses. We all like to talk about how small businesses are the engine of our economy, and that's because that is true. That's why I have introduced the Help Entrepreneurs…

Madam Chair, I rise in support of this amendment. I would also argue that, in addition to it being vague, it's also overbroad in that it includes investigations for child pornography and child abductions and computer crimes. This means…

Today, I rise to cite the fact that the American people and Democrats and scientists agree that climate change is a danger to us all, but where are the Republicans? A week ago, I joined my colleagues in the Safe Climate Caucus to challenge…

I am concerned that the LEED rating system discourages the use of domestically grown and processed wood products.

Madam Speaker, I am pleased to report that the Dawson County High School Junior ROTC recently earned ``gold star'' status. This honor places the Dawson County High School Junior ROTC in the top 10 percent of the Nation. This status is a…

It puts them at a real disadvantage.

the other concern I have is that with our RUS, it seems that RUS continues to fund new broadband projects in areas that are already served