How can the administration tell the public they are concerned about rising cost of prescription drugs on one hand, and then on the other finalize a rule that could add another $4 billion to the cost of prescription drugs?

the cost of drugs is a very real concern I think that the American public is concerned about.

We have seen some situations in the past where the administrations in the past have decided to release controversial, unpopular regulations in the last few months of an administration that is not returning to power.

But if GMO products are safe, then my question would be: why are FDA or even sister agencies not doing more to educate the consumers that these products are perfectly safe?

I hope to learn more this morning on what you are doing to take positive steps in these areas.

We are the best, most efficient growers in the world. We want to sell them American grain and meat and poultry.

Unfortunately, your budget assumes many areas of tax increases, new user fees, changes in mandatory spending, and other spending sources that are beyond the purview of this subcommittee.

the risk of unintended consequences with genetic modification has a potential to create new defects and/or disease.

So when do you anticipate making a final determination on whether to move forward with this rule?

I would like to hear in particular today how your Department is protecting Americans' second amendment rights...

I want to just mention to you that it is hard to believe that it has been 10 years ago, in the early morning hours of August 29, just a month from today, that Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast as a category 3 hurricane. With…

This afternoon I also rise in support of H.R. 2393, which, as has been mentioned, provides a long-overdue repeal of the country of origin labeling requirements for beef, pork, and poultry products. Over the years, this law has forced USDA…