the VA supports the concept but is concerned about the cost.

Do you have any recommendations for the Committee on other ways we can measure the impact of implementing this type of legislation other than wait times?

I rise today as a strong supporter of the resolution of disapproval we passed today. The WOTUS rule is a classic example of overreach. Arkansans understand that we don't need DC bureaucracies controlling our lands. That is why I stand with…

The problem is, is that many of these individuals do this because of the bureaucracy, because of all the other stuff, they do it because they want to serve veterans.

It is a huge problem.

I mean, that was simply irresponsible.

I would like to recognize National Forest Products Week and the many women and men in Arkansas who rely on forestry and the forest products industry. As co-chair of the Paper and Packaging Caucus, I am glad to work with my fellow…

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The work of the NRC is so very, very important, and we need a Commission that is responsive to Congress, collegial, and thorough.

I support this, is that many times they come at their own expense. They are very willing to do things, but there is an expense incurred by themselves.

I would second that editorial comment; it is just something that we simply have to fix. It is common sense, and it is good business practices.

I understand that you all are not supportive of Senators Donnelly and Ernst's legislation concerning designating non-Department mental health care providers.

mental health care issues have been a crisis in the past, but they really are reaching the breaking point now

yesterday Congress passed yet another short-term continuing resolution. While this avoids a shutdown, it is far from ideal. Certainly a shutdown is not good governing. I think all of us can agree on that much. I wish to remind my…

Adding these SMEs into the adjudication process is unique to the Camp Lejeune situation.

Can you give me an update? Can you give all of us an update on what efforts the VA is continuing to pursue to help these Gulf War veterans?

Again, thank you and Senator Blumenthal for having this very important hearing.

Thank you so much for having this so important hearing.

I appreciate the remarks of the Senator from Georgia, and I certainly associate myself with them. This debate is vital. Despite President Obama's initial objections to congressional oversight, the American people deserve a vote in this…

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I ask unanimous consent that the bill be read a third time and passed and the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

I thank the distinguished chairman for taking a moment to discuss this issue and I look forward to working with him on this bill.

I ask unanimous consent to engage in a colloquy with the distinguished chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee on an amendment that I have filed to H.R. 22, the DRIVE Act. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so…

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