John Boozman

Science is a vital tool to inform policymakers.

I appreciate that, Senator Markey. We really would be very willing to work with you in that regard.

MOAA strongly supports passage of S. 743.

FRA wants to thank Senators Ron Wyden, (Ore.), and John Boozman, (Ark.), for introducing the 'GI Bill Fairness Act' (S. 602) that would ensure wounded Guardsmen and Reservists receive the GI Bill benefits they've earned.

The pilot has been going exceptionally well in our area.

Very briefly I would like to ask a question of efficiency.

That sounds excellent.

The American people want a government that works for them, not against them.

Shortly is like the next month or two?

Will you commit to updating the way your agency collects regulatory fees to ensure the fees are equitably spread throughout the industries that the FCC regulates?

If the regulator is tied closely to the incumbent government, changes in government can introduce an element of uncertainty which heightens investment risk, and can serve potentially to deter future investment.

There are two things that are really important to Arkansas, the sense of combatting violent crime and the other things that we are dealing with, but also reauthorizing the child nutrition programs.

In the Smart Crime Initiative, I know that you have talked a lot about that and how important it is, and that in your request you state the initiative will spend $247 million to focus resources on reducing disparate impacts of the criminal…

I really feel like that is--if there is a solution, that that is one of the key components to it.

I think there is a concern that perhaps international regulatory organizations are trying to exert inappropriate influence on the development of our regulatory policy.

I think we all agree how important [cybersecurity] is.

The strength that the Committee has as being probably the least partisan Committee in Congress

We count on the IG to use its authority and really help make aware to Congress what is going on.

I do support you. I enjoyed so much working with Mr. Michaud in the House for many, many years.

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:08 p.m., adjourned until Wednesday, April 29, 2015, at 9:30…

Senators are asked to gather in the Chamber at 10:35 a.m. tomorrow to proceed as a body to the Hall of the House for the joint meeting. ____________________

In the bill that we passed, we gave you the ability to retaliate against people that were not acting appropriately.

I would like to thank Senator Cardin for his work on the Water Resources Research Amendment Act.

I appreciate Senator Cardin's work, and I am glad to join him.

The Small Airplane Revitalization Act requires improvements to the certification process for small airplanes by modernizing part 23 airworthiness regulations, which will enhance safety and reduce costs.