Then no excuses, right?

I think you are doing a pretty darn good job considering the problems with 9-11 and the mail.

Could you find that and get that to the committee?

Thank you for holding this hearing on the implementation of NAHASDA.

Do you know how many such waivers the Department has processed?

As we reauthorize this legislation for another 5-year period, it is important that we assess the implementation of NAHASDA to identify what has worked well for tribes and what aspects need to be improved upon.

Unfortunately, tribal communities suffer disproportionately from substandard housing conditions, such as overcrowding, lack of plumbing and electricity, or lack of any housing at all.

Thank you for the opportunity to meet today to discuss the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act.

I think I voted by proxy on that, but would like to be on record in support of that legislation.

Indeed, the success of NAHASDA is critical to many low-income Native Americans.

NAHASDA points to local control and local solutions to address the housing crisis facing so many in Indian country.

The Senator would like to know your thoughts on whether the act should be amended to provide authority for an emergency reserve fund.

Native Americans face some of the worst housing conditions in the United States, and overcrowding is common.

I am pleased that in 1996, Congress passed NAHASDA, which allows tribal housing authorities greater autonomy to design housing plans that suit their needs.

Tribes should be afforded a thorough and meaningful consultation process when the Federal Government attempts to change the regulations.

Furthermore, the Administration espouses the need to physically improve public housing; its budget actually cuts $441 million from the Public Housing Capital Fund, the program which funds public housing repairs and rehabilitation.

I would certainly encourage you to come to Cumberland County with me and you would see where those grants have been very effectively used and brought new jobs.

It is my hope that we can address some of the issues, like the lack of an emergency fund...